I know there are a lot of folks here that know a LOT more about fishing/gear/motors/boats and stuff than I do but I am willing to share what I do know.
I like to put in at the 830 ramp (it's free and close to the 1097 bridge) then go up toward the north end of the lake. There are lots of stumps there so be careful. Lots of large catfish up there and some nice bass also I am told.
We catfish using chicken liver soaked in cheap hot sauce and they seem to love it! We trotline also in the farther north part using the same bait. Sometimes we have one on before we finish baiting.
Last year it was really stumpy but this year the lake is up to pool level so it shouldn't be as much a problem.
We have fished Stubblefield a bit but never had much luck up there. (The very, very north end accessible only but the very bravest boaters, or by land. You can put in a flat bottom boat there also. I am told that the spawn is great up there but don't know that first hand.
Everyone swears by the fishing at the 1097 bridge. Especially night fishing but the only thing I ever caught there was a sunburn in the daytime and someone's chum bucket at night. ha ha ha
Oh, well, catfish are good too!
This lake gets HEAVY use on the weekends and holidays. The lake stays churned till at least Tuesday evening.
April Plaza Marina is a good place to put in. It's on 105. They have live bait, snacks and fuel on the water and are very helpful with advice if you need it. Ramps are good, hard and clean with three lanes. Cost to launch is seven bucks.
The only free launch I am aware of is 830 which I mentioned already. There are also a couple that are operated by the forest service, one off 1097 on teh right shortly after the bridge, the other is way north called Cagle or Eagle depending on which map you are reading. It is also operated by the forest service. Both have a small charge for access and parking.
There are several pay per launch at marinas all over the lake usually running around seven to ten bucks per day. I'm a cheapie though...ha ha
Anyone have other info or tips to share?
I like to put in at the 830 ramp (it's free and close to the 1097 bridge) then go up toward the north end of the lake. There are lots of stumps there so be careful. Lots of large catfish up there and some nice bass also I am told.
We catfish using chicken liver soaked in cheap hot sauce and they seem to love it! We trotline also in the farther north part using the same bait. Sometimes we have one on before we finish baiting.
Last year it was really stumpy but this year the lake is up to pool level so it shouldn't be as much a problem.
We have fished Stubblefield a bit but never had much luck up there. (The very, very north end accessible only but the very bravest boaters, or by land. You can put in a flat bottom boat there also. I am told that the spawn is great up there but don't know that first hand.
Everyone swears by the fishing at the 1097 bridge. Especially night fishing but the only thing I ever caught there was a sunburn in the daytime and someone's chum bucket at night. ha ha ha
Oh, well, catfish are good too!
This lake gets HEAVY use on the weekends and holidays. The lake stays churned till at least Tuesday evening.
April Plaza Marina is a good place to put in. It's on 105. They have live bait, snacks and fuel on the water and are very helpful with advice if you need it. Ramps are good, hard and clean with three lanes. Cost to launch is seven bucks.
The only free launch I am aware of is 830 which I mentioned already. There are also a couple that are operated by the forest service, one off 1097 on teh right shortly after the bridge, the other is way north called Cagle or Eagle depending on which map you are reading. It is also operated by the forest service. Both have a small charge for access and parking.
There are several pay per launch at marinas all over the lake usually running around seven to ten bucks per day. I'm a cheapie though...ha ha
Anyone have other info or tips to share?
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