Posted in Fishing Reports on January 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
The East Texas Fishing Report
ATHENS — Lake Athens is at normal level and clear. Water temp is in the low 50s.
Charles Spearman at Lake Athens Marina said bass anglers are reporting good numbers of slot fish using crankbaits and worms along drops and creek edges in 15-20 feet of water.
Crappie are fair on minnows soaked [...]
Posted in Fishing Reports on December 5th, 2007 No Comments »
]]1a. Gandy Bridge: Speckled trout has been real good, as can be expected with them being out of season. Shrimp have been real good for trout as well as artificials. Snook have been hitting well close in around the rocks in the early mornings and evenings. Anglers catching the snook on the high tides close [...]
Posted in Fishing Reports on December 5th, 2007 No Comments »
CHICAGO PERCH: Shore fishermen on the Chicago lakefront are taking perch, even a few limits. The daily bag is 15. Best has been the north side of Navy Pier toward the west end. Montrose and Belmont harbors have been decent; DuSable and Burnham, slower. Finding keepers takes sorting; but Steve Palmisano at Henry’s Sports & [...]
Posted in Fishing Reports on November 29th, 2007 No Comments »
The small lakes are ice-covered and there’s a good chance you’ll be able to fish them by this weekend or early next week. Lakes such as Reno and Mary would be likely first-ice options. The big lakes were still open earlier this week, and it may take a couple extra days for them to completely [...]
Posted in Fishing Reports on November 29th, 2007 No Comments »
TROUT SEASON OFF TO GREAT START
All 20 lakes were successfully stocked with rainbow trout on the season opening date of November 15. Lake temperatures ranged from 65-70 degrees and pH levels were well within stocking requirements at all waters. Trout sizes averaged 11-12 inches with some fish in the 14-16 inch range. Anglers have reported [...]