Hey theres a contest coming up we get it. A few reports of smallmouth bass being caught from the dam using jigs. Covid is making the rounds and we want to limit the indoor crowd. STORE HOURS: NOVEMBER SATURDAY/SUNDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM, STARTING DECEMBER 1: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM SATURDAY - SUNDAY 7:00AM TO 4:00PM, We will be open November 25, 26 and 27th come out for a visit 8:00AM to 4:00PM, FRIDAY IS CO BREATHE FREE DAY ALL STATE PARKS FREE ADMISSION, ICE REPORT: As of 11.28.22 Lake is 70% ice capped. The new system by Pacific Netting from WA may be if it works as advertised a true game changer for Eleven Mile. Lake Wacois a 7,173-acre impoundment of the Bosque River located in the city of Waco. Park is open and hand launch boats are allowed. We have the perfect size in stock. Might be closer to Spring. For the most part the front that came through with cold air missed us with a low temperature this morning of only -4 which is pretty normal up here this time of year. The Reservoir is OPEN to BOATING. Small crappie jigs and Trout Traps have also done well. Caught on Monday at North Shore casting from the rocks. NO PIKE TOURNAMENT: We missed the last two years Covid related. The most popular trail at the park, Gorman Falls, leads hikers to one of the best waterfalls in Texas. No guarantee that strong bite will continue but you wont know if you dont try. Lake trout are being caught in 40-80' of water. I will be headed out around Colorado Bend State Park this weekend and was just trying to get an idea on the run so far. Dont go alone and be sure to have ice picks around your collar. It may be a little easier to spot dangerous areas. The water temperature is warming up slowly, it is at about 62 degrees. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. A good place to access the upper river for spawning white bass in the spring is Parking Lot 7. WebJanuary. Weigh in will be done in private and weights will not be disclosed until the end. There have been numerous stories of folks going through the ice. Its an early ice on we are not in a hurry next week is fine with us. The ice is thick enough now where some anglers will start to try and find them. We must staff for all safety contingencies. This is the 20th Anniversary and we have tremendous experience and know what to look for and where to look. Some reports have indicated an increase of top water action with bass. Our shop is equipped to fabricate custom duct transitions, elbows, offsets and more, quickly and accurately with our plasma cutting system. USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Crescent Paddle Board hard shell not blow up with attachable seat. NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR: Action has been quite with a few moderate to smaller fish making an appearance. We have been jigging although flies, lures and bait can all catch. Trolling or fishing with swimbaits has led to more anglers pulling in pike and muskie. Travis County Milton Reimers Park provides bank, boat, and wade fishing opportunities to the public. Steel leader doesnt hurt when using the pricey stick baits. This angler had tried a variety of areas before scoring yesterday. They wont stick around like they would if you had a jigging machine but you can bring them back with vigorous jigging action. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sent out a notice this week via email entitled White Bass Fishing in Central Texas which did not mention Belton or Stillhouse, likely due to limited public access in the spawning areas. White bass run up the Brazos and Nolan rivers, with best angler catches below sand and gravel bars and along sandy shorelines. SUMMER FISHING GUIDED TRIPS: Taking reservations now, KOKANEE SALMON TRIPS: The ice is still in great shape with recent cold weather. Boats anglers are having success with tub jigs, rapalas and kastmasters. The Narrows boat ramp is located west of Austin, near the town of Spicewood on County Road 411. CURRENT CONDITIONS: Witchers Cove Boat Ramp closed for season. Signs in the town of Bend will direct you to the camps. On the other end of the line was an excited Killeen native, Trey Goodnight, son of Weldon Goodnig. You would need a week or more to get to 4. There have been reports of anglers having a lot of success trolling and catching large amounts of trout. WebFrom largemouth bass to crappie, largemouth and white bass and sunfish, fishing enthusiasts wont have trouble reeling in their next catch. Bass and other sunfish species have begun to become more aggressive as reported by anglers, and are hitting on spoons and other artificial lures. Nearby reservoirs which were mentioned included Lake Georgetown, Granger Lake, Lake Travis, Lake Buchanan, and Lake LBJ, among others. PIC # 3: They had a great day last weekend. BREAKWATER UPDATE: We just received written notice that the new wave attenuation system is planned to be installed April 24, 25, 26, 2023, PIC # 1: He was excited about this catch as well he should be. WE RENT ICE FISHING GEAR: ICE MASTER PACKAGE INCLUDES SHELTER HEATER 40V STRIKEMASTER 10 AUGER VEXILAR 2 COMBOS HEATER SCOOP BUCKET $149/DAY ALSO RENT EQUIPMENT SEPARATELY RESERVATIONS ADVISED online or call, MARINA STORE OFF SEASON HOURS: SAT AND SUN 7:00AM - 4:30PM Weekdays hours may vary based on staff availability. EARLY ENTRY RATES GOOD UP UNTIL TWO DAYS BEFORE EACH CONTEST. Recent ambient temperatures have reached near 100 degrees making fishing throughout the day difficult for both anglers and fish. TROUT: FAIR TO GOOD: The hot bite in the beginning of the month has cooled a bit. We will increase that by $1,000.00 next year and every year thereafter if no one wins. Monster Brown 30 length 20 girth 14.8lbs. We have been making these for a long time and they are a proven successful jig. CURRENT CONDITIONS: No new snow. No minimum length limit for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted It's also critical to catching fish on the ice. Tube and marabou jigs producing nice size Cuttbows. Buy TWO GET ONE FREE SATURDAY SUNDAY ONLY!!! Buy now and save. In the tributaries, finding fish is often a matter of luck depending on how many spurts of fish move into the area you have chosen to fish, whereas back downstream in the reservoir, behavior is much more predictable. WebWhite Bass Run at the Bend Colorado Bend State Park Join the fun with the White Bass Run. Roads are clear with a few icy spots. Use the 'Report' link on Big Trout have also been hitting Waterdogs. Restricted to artificial flies and lures only. Lots of nice fish caught through out the day. From SH 95, go east about 1.5 miles on county road 347 until it Ts, then turn right. The maps have GPS coordinates on them so you just can't miss. As we have mentioned look to points East early Season as they move West as things progress. Dont go alone and be sure to have ice picks around your collar. Located three and a half hours from Dallas and two hours from Austin, I found it to be less crowded than state parks that are closer to the major cities. "Vega Reservoir, As of 6/16/2020, Fishing with Bernie guide Randy states that "water capacity is at 96%. If you want early ice action you need to go where the ice is recent. We want you to be successful here at the Mile. Those choosing to follow the fish upstream will do well to consider boating upstream, then planning to disembark and fish by wading or by fishing from the bank to gain access to the nooks and crannies where white bass lurk while in the spawning shallows. They have been dumping water from there since Fall so if it was low at the end of the Season you aint seen nothing yet come Spring. Warmer waters have led to increased activity from catfish and carp. Trolling lead core or down rigger with Tas Devils or Needlefish successful in addition to green rainbow pop gear trailing a crawler. The list below This area should be boated with caution especially if the reservoir is below normal pool. Many baits are working. SPINNEY MOUNTAIN STATE PARK: Closed for the Season. Copyright 2002-2022. Granger Lakeis a 4,009-acre impoundment of the San Gabriel River located just east of Granger. Signs in the town of Bend will direct you to the camps. TASMANIAN DEVILS: Lets double down on last weeks sale. Camping with water but no hookups are available at drive-up sites or tent sites. STORE STUFF: Thanks to supply chain blues we have too much of some things not enough of another. Looks goosey, TROUT: VERY GOOD: The early ice crowd at points West have done great. PARTY FISHING will not be tolerated and is considered a major violation. CALCUTTA 37 quart (yeti type) cooler. Hard to find patterns or hard to find in general may be hanging on our wall. No limits but mostly four year olds. Currently the Lake trout bite is slow to fair. The water temperature was recorded at 57 degrees and the water level was low.Rampart Reservoir, Arkansas River - Leadville to Buena Vista, Information provided by Braden Baker with Ark Anglers. Learn fly casting, how to tie a fly and how to read the river. Be Proactive. Boil em up. Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspections will be conducted at North Ramps and South Ramps from 6am -10pm seven days a week. Shore angling opportunities back again at North Shore and some points East. Roads are clear. Outdoor and indoor work available. Weeds are dissipating. FT pattern has been hot lately as well as anything with Pink. Dont just look West as we have done well in Witchers Cove area and East Bay. Above fish caught 40 feet down on spoons tipped with gold meal worm. Not much on the South side mostly on the North. $25.00 in store credit for each month and grand prize for Seasons best. Seasonal crud in the water from lake bottom turning has been pretty bad. Regularly $299.00 now only $179.00. PIC # 2: How could I forget. Seasonal crud in the water from lake bottom turning has been pretty bad. CURRENT CONDITIONS: Witchers Cove Boat Ramp closed for season. CURRENT CONDITIONS: Glare ice no snow covering. Above the caverns, Colorado Bend State Park features over 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Our experience with wet seasons as this one was is that many Aspens dont go to good color just brown and down they go. Various plastics and jigging spoons tipped with sucker in 30-65' has been producing fish. Early ice makes sounds that curdle the blood of many new to ice fishing and sends a chill down the spine of even the most experienced. MARINA STORE AND LAKE SPECIALISTS: Camping, Fishing Equipment, Flies, Lures, Bait, Clothing, Food, Snacks, Drinks, Ice Cream and official purveyors of Boars Head brand products. Several private fishing camps in the Bend area also have bank access. Drift and pitch or anchor down and work your spot. Successful anglers have been using cheese, garlic, red, pink and green PowerBaits, night crawlers and black leech flies. No launching will be allowed outside of the hours. Crossing our fingers. We certainly hope it doesnt come to that but when you are short staffed already and some one pulls a no show no call it becomes impossible to put certain numbers of boats on the water. On Belton Lake, for example, the two main migration routes for white bass are into the Leon River and into Cowhouse Creek. Colorado Bend may not be shiny and new but it is very Weather has been wonderful overall. Park staff noted that there have been several strong wind storms that have discouraged both fish and anglers. Choose a date or dont and make it later but no guarantees for any specific date and time if you make it later. Great company and great staff. We can fabricate your order with precision and in half the time. I fished two trips on Presidents Day and a morning trip the following day. Take Euel Moore Drive off of CR 1431 (there is a sign advertising the ramp at the turn-off). WebThe Fishing guide is available free with a subscription or you can buy just this issue. Trophies available to be caught get yours now. Stick baits, spoons and jigs have all done well. 11 to 13 inches. Do you think the Killeen City Council should consider a bond election for the fall to fund important city projects? PIC # 4: Caught on Saturday fishing for Pike. MOVING FORWARD: We normally were open everyday in September. TROUT: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: The last few days from shore have been hot at certain times mostly late afternoon and sundown. A CPW Park Pass is required on all vehicles entering the Park. New ice is slick with no snow covering. PIC # 1: This is the first limit we are aware of and nice ones at that. Electric sites behind the Park Office are open for use. Teams determine what fish they will weigh in we will NOT weigh in fish individually to see which ones are biggest unless it is a BFP entry. There are many good boat ramps available. It is the uppermost reservoir in the Highland Lakes Chain and has excellent white bass and striped bass populations. KOKANEE SALMON: GET READY: Above pic shows that they are starting to bite providing you are at the right place at the right time. In Store Or Over The Phone ONLY!! Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure. Vessel Decontamination will only be performed during day light hours.Chatfield Reservoir, As of 6/16/2020, Cherry Creek Reservoir appears to be fishing well. This puts pressure on us as many frustrated folks think we can help them with camping and Park issues. We carry a large selection more than other stores. Anglers are still reporting catching trout on worms and PowerBait. Wind has been the ices nemesis. PIC # 5: Lbc has opened back up and the fish are biting. Shallow water of 5 feet all the way to 20 feet saw productive times. North Delaney Lake is producing the larger measurements but slower than the other two. We have number of ones we are trying with success. The maps have GPS coordinates on them so you just can't miss. Weather Station: Although we got our on site live weather station working as seen below we have had technical issues with the camera feed and still have not solved the problem. The reservoir is open for boating with two boat ramps and ANS inspections stations open daily from 6am - 10 pm. It has been more mild during the day the last few days. Stay tuned for more details. Its suppose to get cold again for a couple days but if the wind doesnt calm down ice cant form. Water is murky on the West end due to a strong flow out of Spinney. Get a map we will MARK IT UP with the hot spots. The epic bite continues. This approximately three-mile hike is strenuous at times, but the 70-foot spring-fed waterfall is well worth the effort. accounts, the history behind an article. Stop in for latest info and hot bait. Four other public boat ramps are available on the main lake. Additional areas that were being fished have seen significant reduction in surface areas and thickness. Things to Do Marvel at the beauty As of 6/18/2020 the discharge was measured at 1070 CFS. The most popular spot to visit in the park is Gorman Falls, a stunning 70 foot The river has plenty of four year olds swimming up stream. There have also been a few reports of anglers catching channel catfish as well. TPWD listed access points in this notice for anglers to consider while getting in on the white bass run.. Anyone with pictures or Intel on how the run is currently going please share! Catching rout at 12-15" are common. CURRENT CONDITIONS: Fleeting Fall conditions last week with cooler temps and regular rain made for very pleasant days and turned the fish bite on. You can also sign up in the Marina Store any time. Go to contest page for info and details. Like many other streams across the state, the Gunnison has seen an increasing number of stone and caddis flies.Gunnison River, As each week passes, the fishing conditions on rivers across the state have been improving. Joined: Mar 2010. North Shore marina areas, Coyote Ridge and Rocky Flats are some of those spots. You might get bit off from time to time but they are cheap enough and more often than not you will lip them and get them in. Park Hours for June 5:00am-9:30pm. Additional opportunities exist South of Ayock Point, as the two-pole endorsement is allowed, and there is a lower size limit on Chinook (20 inches) during the summer. PIC # 4: Team # 29 Cross/Rice had no significant points going into Saturdays event and just tore it up going on to win the Eagle Claw Shappell Colorado Classic Championship EDA Division. Most fish running just under 16 to 21 with frequent fish 22 to 24. Fishing license required no limit. I have excerpted a few of those access points here: Lake Georgetown: Try Tejas Camp, which is located on the south bank of the North San Gabriel River upstream of Lake Georgetown on County Road 258 between Farm-to-Market 305 and U.S. 183. We go every year to camp at Sulfer Springs campground and kayak/canoe down to the park to fish! Areas such as Howbert, Rocking Chair and Stoll Mtn are not what they were just a few days ago. Quincy Reservoir, As of 6/15/2020, Eleven Mile continues to fish well. Water temperature was recently recorded at 66 degrees. EXTREME caution advised if you are heading out. For those without a boat, a fishing pier at Cranes Mill Park is a good option. Think dry-dropper or shallow nymphing with large attractor flies like chernobyl ants, stimulators, Pat's rubberlegs, etc. Canyon Lake, an 8,308-acre reservoir located just north of San Antonio, has a strong spring white bass run in the Guadalupe River above the reservoir. Iron Creek boat ramp is open with inspectors on duty from 7am to 8pm. Stoll and Howbert have been good of late. No limits that we see but action good enough to get a few. The bites occur sporadically but they are strong when they occur. Recent reports also indicate that walleye have been very active recently. No decision yet but we have currently turned off online reservations for weekdays in September. STOP BY THIS WEEKEND AND TALK ICE FISHING. It is likely we will be closing one if not two days per week due to staff shortage probably Tuesday or Wednesday. The number of rainbow trout appears to be very good as trolling for them in the top 15? Make sure you have your fishing license in advance. 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