Local Fishing Reports
Thu, 03/13/2008 - 5:26pm
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With gasoline prices going out of sight, and only a little time to fish. I thought a local "Fishing Report" thread would save all of us some time and money. This is a open thread everyone is welcome,,, no matter what kind of fishing you enjoy,,, or where you like to fish. Lakes, rivers, or ponds the more information that we can share,,,
It could help you plan your trip, or maybe you would want to wait a day or so before
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March 13th. Summmit Lake, State Park (just North of New Castle)
About 30 boats on the water when I arrived. I waited till the warmest part of the day to start.Time was 1:00 p.m. when I put in. Air temps. were 55*~60* all day. Water temps were 38* all over the lake. (Most the time on the north banks, the water will be a bit warmer because of the angle of the sun hiting the banks,,, not today)
Fish are cold blooded so they will find the warmest water in the early spring,, A bit like college kids going to Fla. on spring break,,, & they will also start feeling Frisky in the shallow warm water. (Like college kids.)
Summit Lake has several cuts and coves that produce good size bass. Each and every cove today still had Ice in them. The ice is thick enought to support flocks of geese. We will need some rain and more sun to finish melting all the ice.
The wind at Summit today was out of the South a good 15 M.P.H. on different times I could see white caps all across the lake. But the ice & wind didn't stop the Walleye bite. For the past week several Good size Walleye have been caught.
If your a pan fisherman or bass person it's still too early,, save some gasoline stay home. If your into Walleye get out there A.S.A.P. Dress warm, your going to get wet from over spray. the water color looks real good.
Don't buy a 2008 fishing license yet,, last years license is still good till April 1st. If your in a boat you will have to have a 2008 State Lake sticker on your boat. No one will be working the State Park gate till the 2nd or 3ed week of April. You are allowed to enter the park at no cost till then.
C.J.S.
Another fishing report Today or tomorrow,,,, depends on the weather
Too much rain to get out today. Tomorrow for sure (I've got some tips I want to check out)
Palm Sunday,,, March 16th,, Air temp. 46* water temp. 41*,,, Location Aqua Gardens,, aka Shadyside Lake.
It took most the day to connect. I saw one minnow flipping that was the give a way to where to find them. Friday I spoke to a long time fishing friend, he told me the bass were following the shad minnows. His words were, "On the fish finder you could see clouds of minnows, below the minnows, huge bass were prowling"
To save you some time and gasoline, Captain Jack will give you his spot to fish and catch some nice bass. BUT the deal is,,,, Catch and release. That way the younger fishermen have a chance of catching a nice one.
Shadyside has two lakes the North and South, I fished both today but found the shad in the north lake only. If you don't have a boat you still can get in on the action. Boaters and non boaters head to the first walking bridge on the north lake. (It is the yellow painted bridge) The shad are schooling starting at the bridge and going east ( towards Alex Pike) They are about 10~ 20 feet from the bank easy casting distance. They are so thick the water is darker in color so you can see the schools. Now and then one or two will flip out of the water.
Throw a minnow type lure ,,Rattle trap, Spinner bait, or Long A Jurk bait.
(I got all of my fish on a suspending Long - A)
The weather is going to be a factor this week. With a lot of rain all the ice will melt off with the lack of sun the water temp should stay mid 40's The Magic number is 50*~ 55* Get your gear ready,,, the week of the 24th ~29th everything should be in place for early spring fishing.
Get a kid hooked on fishing, it a life time addiction.
C.J.S.
Stories wanted for the spring fling
Don't fret the rain,, it's good for the fish. Fish need good food after a long winter. flooded water will allow the fish to go where worms, bugs, and other critters are still sleeping. They will eat until they are about to pop.
French Lick Ind. is under water. Police and Fire Departments are using pontoons to get down the main streets.
Next weekend Patoka is holding a huge bass outing, Monster fish will be caught because of the high water. They will be caught on plastic crawdads, plastic lizards & plastic worms. All around trees, bushes, and shrubs that are underwater.
If your going out this week, throw something that you can work slow, or use live bait, crickets or worms like Sippy. You are still letting the bait stay longer in one spot. A proven way to catch more fish.
Get a kid "hooked",,,, on fishing
Our youth group leader is wanting to take a couple kids out every now and then, he thought maybe this might help some of the boys that don't have a good male role model. He said it is up to me and my hubby where to take them, as he has not been fishing since his son was a teenager some 18 years ago. I suggested Shadyside, local and easy to get in and out of, he would like something with some shade for the summer days, we are going to try the areas suggested on the other thread about fishing, if you come up with any other places, please let me know. (a couple of the boys are mentally handicap, so easy catching would be great)