as i was fishing on the L shaped dock/ boat ramp in front of my grandmothers house, i set my rod down to take a break and catch some blue- gill with another rod... big mistake. i saw my bobber start to take off but i thought it was only the small blue-gill, but as i soon found out it wasnt. no blue-gill snatches your pole into the water! after retrieving my pole from the water i started to reel the fish in, then i saw it jump out of the water, my heart began to race, the fish was huge! i finally reeled in the fish after about 5 minutes. when i got an official weight on the fish it weighed 6.65 lbs. my personal best at that lake. now believe it or not i used to live at that lake with my parents. if any one is readng this and went there during the 90s, you might remember a little boy that was always fishing at that L shaped dock. yeah that was me. it took me years to catch a fish that big there, but trust me there are way bigger fish in that lake, i give you my word.
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, 6 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
California
Site:
Rancho Seco Park Lake
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dayl rhodes
2009-08-23
Techniques:
24 inch rianbow truot plain old night crawler and the little in let near bradalbin its the little bridge on the curve
Largest Fish:
rain bow, 24 Inches, 4 lbs.
Comments:
lol national angler embellshment ratting lol
Overall Rating:
State:
New York
Site:
Great Sacandaga Lake
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jack
2009-08-18
Techniques:
bluegill, walleye, perch, and pike....bluegill on northlake, near canada, walleye around the bridge,, perch was with the bluegill(up north) and the pike were near the reeds everywhere just troll them with cranks, spoons, or spinners.....bluegill caught with nightcrawlers, walleye/ spinners w/ bottum bouncers
Largest Fish:
Northern Pike, 29 Inches, 7 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
North Dakota
Site:
Lake Metigoshe
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daniel
2009-08-17
Techniques:
carolina/texas rigged senko worm with 1/2 oz weight in shallows. bass hammered it. biggest was 6 pounder
Largest Fish:
smallmouth, 23 Inches, 6 lbs.
Comments:
great lake
Overall Rating:
State:
Washington
Site:
Lake Sammamish
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Aaron de Bruyn
2009-08-13
Techniques:
Mostly steelhead were caught by trolling with silver and blue little cleo. Deeper water produces 18" to 24" steelies. 10" to 14" cutthroat in the shallows.
Largest Fish:
Steelhead, 24 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
State:
California
Site:
Stone Lagoon
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DAN
2009-08-11
Techniques:
1 muskie, 3 largemouth, 2 smallies, 4 pickerel.
Largest Fish:
muskie, 32 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
I had heard there were muskie so i brought out a saltwater pole and a 10 inch "minnow" that looked like a yellow perch, and sure enough....
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Massachusetts
Site:
Norton Reservoir
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Dustin
2009-08-04
Techniques:
It was my first time fishing this pond. I had spent the whole day on the pond and had caught many fish from small mouths to yellow perch to crappie and many others. Crank Baits work really good. Take some time off and fish this pond.
Largest Fish:
small mouth, 13 Inches, 1 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
State:
Massachusetts
Site:
South Watuppa Pond
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V
2009-08-06
Techniques:
Catfish, blue Gill, bass, crappie, using hot dogs, anchovies, squid & cheese
Largest Fish:
Catfish, 20 Inches, 3 lbs.
Comments:
Good summers every year, look for grassy areas where fish like to hide, throw occasional cheese bits in the water to attract the catfish. There you can find washed to shore crayfish, these are great baits to use for crappie, bass & blue gill. My weekend outing when your serious about catching and having a fun time esp. with the kids
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
California
Site:
Glen Helen Regional Park Lakes
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JoeDaCatKing
2009-07-27
Techniques:
GIANT CATFISH ON CUT BAIT
Largest Fish:
channel catfish, 0 Inches, 13 lbs.
Comments:
great lake for catfish and crappie. Good bass fishing. Northern Pike & Walleye have been stocked here. With excellent amount of panfish and carp
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Pennsylvania
Site:
Octoraro Lake
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Jon
2009-07-29
Techniques:
Caught lots of coho in the early morning trolling the north shore just east of the mossyrock campgroud. Found them from 30 to 60 feet deep. Used a small silver dodger with a pink twinkle skirt hoochie about 24 inches back. Baited the hooks with yellow corn. Seems that they were hitting anything pink because poles with other colored lures were not getting any fish. Had lots of action and I didnt want to leave.
Largest Fish:
Coho, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Winds are fast in the morning blow from the northeast, so fish the north shore to avoid fighting the wind. The winds will change in the late morning and blow from the south, so cross the lake and fish the south shore until the skiers come out.
Overall Rating:
State:
Washington
Site:
Riffe Lake
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David
2009-07-28
Techniques:
Lots of Catfish in the southern part of lake. Caught several 2 lb bass also, but have a hard time finding them on a regular basis.
Largest Fish:
Catfish, 20 Inches, 5 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
State:
Illinois
Site:
Lake Springfield
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Spencer
2009-07-27
Techniques:
rainbow trout, native crossbreads, salmon eggs are a great provider. fish anywhere from the forest sign to the fire station. do not leave trash, watch for snakes if you are there early summer or late spring, and also bring bug spray in late spring.
Largest Fish:
, 11 Inches, 1 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
California
Site:
Trabuco Creek
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Rob lunderin
2009-07-24
Techniques:
Bluefin tuna, bluefish on butterfly jigs and mackerel
Largest Fish:
Bluefin tuna, 83 Inches, 98 lbs.
Comments:
I did not expect to catch these types of fish in this lake.
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
New Hampshire
Site:
Squam Lake
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Buck
2009-07-23
Techniques:
Croppie (P. Bait), Walleye (Live Leeches), Catfish (Shad).
South side of lake.
Largest Fish:
Channel Catfish, 31 Inches, 27 lbs.
Comments:
Awesome lake if you hit it early in the morning or late at night. Clean park, with many extras.
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Colorado
Site:
Cherry Creek Reservoir
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l.c.
2009-07-21
Techniques:
trout
Largest Fish:
rainbow, 9 Inches, 1 lbs.
Comments:
i have fished here for many years,it is the only cool place that is stocked year round with trout.You must start @ the top of the creek and work your way down even an amature will catch at least one.
Overall Rating:
State:
California
Site:
Bouquet Canyon Creek
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philip JD westwood
2009-07-19
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
large mouth bass, 18 Inches, 2 lbs.
Comments:
great spot.
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Connecticut
Site:
Nash Pond
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Justin
2009-07-10
Techniques:
Lizards and Crankbaits
Largest Fish:
Largemouth Bass, 0 Inches, 9 lbs.
Comments:
Best fishing during spring and fall
Overall Rating:
State:
Arkansas
Site:
Dr. Lester Sitzes III Bois d Arc
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Marty F.
2009-07-03
Techniques:
Seeral nice sized bass. nothing over 3 lbs, but all fish hit hard and often. Caught most on June Bug worm or Jerk bait shad
Largest Fish:
largemouth, 0 Inches, 2 lbs.
Comments:
good fishing. not a big lake. maybe 10 acres.
lots of area to bank fish, and narrow landing.
Overall Rating:
State:
Mississippi
Site:
Lake Hazle
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Joe L.
2009-07-08
Techniques:
2 Channel Catfish, white spinnerbait, off the rocks at one of the points southwest of the marina.
Largest Fish:
Channel Cat, 24 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Was not even catfishing, actually was bass fishing, just happened to catch two nice sized channel cat. I was surprised.
Overall Rating:
State:
Indiana
Site:
Geist Reservoir
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Ryan T.
0000-00-00
Techniques:
We caught mostly brookies and rainbows with a bobber and worm
Largest Fish:
brook, 10 Inches, 1 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Wyoming
Site:
Upper Paint Rock Lake
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David
2009-06-30
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
I am heading to trout lake tomorrow actually. I have always had great luck fishing at trout lake. Worms or powerbait usually work the best for me. I have caught a few off of kastmaster lures as well. The scenery is also the greatest.
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Trout Lake
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Adam Wolfe
2009-06-27
Techniques:
Large Mouth Bass Caught; Used live night crawlers
Largest Fish:
Large Mouth Bass, 24 Inches, 7 lbs.
Comments:
He put up a really good fight!
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
North Carolina
Site:
Blewett Falls Lake
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fisher
2009-06-18
Techniques:
nothing works there are no fish there
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
dont go
Overall Rating:
State:
California
Site:
Bouquet Canyon Creek
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Joe Fields
2009-06-07
Techniques:
Channel Catfish, Caught on Shrimp, East of the beach, 6:30 p.m.
Largest Fish:
Channel Catfish, 21 Inches, 3 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Ohio
Site:
West Branch Lake
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ROSE
2009-06-08
Techniques:
LARGEMOUTH BASS
Largest Fish:
LARGEMOUTH BASS, 16 Inches, 4 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
State:
Rhode Island
Site:
Wordens Pond
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LARRY L LOGAN
2009-05-30
Techniques:
WALLEYE, LARGE MOUTH BASS , AND BUFFALO CARP
Largest Fish:
CARP, 15 Inches, 5 lbs.
Comments:
FISHING THE BEACH AT QUAKER TOWN. STORM MOVING IN AND THE WALLEYES WERE HITTING GREAT! UNFORTANTLY THE CARP WAS THE LARGEST FISH CAUGHT AND THE RAIN ENDED THE FISHING TRIP EARLY.
Overall Rating:
State:
Indiana
Site:
Brookville Lake
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Robert
2009-05-27
Techniques:
Caught a 13" Rainbow here, near IN09. The river widens with all the creeks and springs that feed into it down here. Pristine wilderness!
Largest Fish:
rainbow, 13 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Just letting you know there is a NEW place on Seven Oaks Road for fishermen to stay. Private dead end road with NO traffic. New log home or Trailer on the river. Located on 5 acres, lots of privacy, not the ant hill at 7 Oaks Resort, although they do have great hamburgers. R.J. 909 286-1489
Overall Rating:
State:
California
Site:
Santa Ana River South Fork
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Mig Maes
2009-05-22
Techniques:
watermelon sencos w/ blk flake --- senco baby bass--- Top water frogs and got a small one off a hula popper..
Largest Fish:
Black Bass, 19 Inches, 4 lbs.
Comments:
The BASS fishing is GREAT !! Just got back 3 hours ago and caught 15 Black bass between my buddy and I.. Avg 2-4 Lbs We used float tubes and got in spots that boats would have trouble getting into.. the lake seems really low and alot of the cover that bass would normally use is way above the waterline but we still managed a good day...
Overall Rating:
State:
California
Site:
East Park Reservoir
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Dennis Cline
2009-04-28
Techniques:
20 inch Brown Trout using a nightcrawler
in the tailwater in march. realesed
Largest Fish:
Brown Trout, 20 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Last summer [2008] I caught four Rainbow
trout eighteen inches or better in the tailwater using nightcrawlers
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Indiana
Site:
Brookville Lake
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Andy
2009-04-18
Techniques:
Rainbow on vellveta cheese, Tried Salmon eggs, no luck. South Fork and below. Tried south of the Seaven Oaks bridge but not luck. With 7 poles in the group its was a bit dissapointing. Only 5 fish most were 4".
Largest Fish:
, 7 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
It was my sons first fishing trip (4 year old).
Inspite of the lack of fish It was a good day. I will try that spot agian.
Bass caught on a lizard right next to the reeds on the west side.
Largest Fish:
BASS, 0 Inches, 9 lbs.
Comments:
Caught this fish two weeks ago. Then caught a few more last week.
Overall Rating:
State:
California
Site:
Diaz Lake
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Brian Hauck
2009-04-07
Techniques:
F&G rainbows, native browns. Powerbait or crickets from shore, slow-troll a nightcrawler 1 inch from bottom for better fish.
Largest Fish:
Native Brown, 18 Inches, 2 lbs.
Comments:
9 lb. brown caught in 80s, according to local paper. Nice public group day-use area across road from dam-about $50/day. Good for parties, weddings, reunions, etc.
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
California
Site:
De Sabla Lake
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Kenny B.
2009-04-03
Techniques:
rainbow trout and landlocked salmon, 6" rapalas 15 ft down just north of watkins on the east side.
Largest Fish:
rainbow, 24 Inches, 6 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
State:
New York
Site:
Seneca Lake
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Dwayne Bond
2009-03-22
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Hang in there, Fred. Throw a juicy worm on there and sit back and enjoy the wonderful mountain. I am telling you, there are some monsters in that lake!
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Colorado
Site:
Trout Lake
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Fred
2009-03-22
Techniques:
I never catch anything....ever. I have fished for many years and never catch a damn thing.
Largest Fish:
Imaginary, 0 Inches, 0 lbs.
Comments:
I need to catch something!!!
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Colorado
Site:
Trout Lake
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Anonymous
2009-03-11
Techniques:
We usually catch bass, perch, and little walleye and trout in main lake and west lake and in east lake we catch pike, and bigger fish. There is mostly catfish and bass and pickerel in the main 3...
Largest Fish:
Pike, 34 Inches, 16 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
New Jersey
Site:
Fayson Lakes
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James Patterson
2009-03-05
Techniques:
Trout, and Catfish
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
I used to fish here when I was a boy. Its a fun little lake. We even ran around it several times for Cross Country practice. A nice place to catch catfish!
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Toten Lake
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samuel a. rivera
2008-07-15
Techniques:
large mouth bass, torpedo, canistear reservoir
Largest Fish:
large mouth bass, 21 Inches, 6 lbs.
Comments:
i just bought the torpedo from walmart. my son convinced me to try out the new lure which we saw work so well on the versus channel an hour before. i went to canistear reservoir, and on my very first cast into a shady area i landed the 6pound large mouth bass.
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
New Jersey
Site:
Canistear Reservoir
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John Bond
2009-02-26
Techniques:
Great get away. 5 miles south of Telluride and few miles North of Trout Lake. Great for trout approx 10-12 inch on fire balls and worms
Largest Fish:
Rainbow Trout, 13 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Alta Lakes
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Vicent Rodgers
2009-02-23
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
This is a private lake and not open for fishing any longer
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Kentucky
Site:
Tucker Lake
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chris krauter
0000-00-00
Techniques:
surface plug
Largest Fish:
chain pickeral, 24 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
leeches and snaping turtles
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Massachusetts
Site:
Washing Pond
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Billy
2009-02-14
Techniques:
2 white perch 3 yellow perch 2 large mouth bass 5 pickerel
Largest Fish:
pickerel, 20 Inches, 6 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
State:
Massachusetts
Site:
Norton Reservoir
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Tom Pearce
2009-01-26
Techniques:
Large rainbows, and even bigger browns. We trolled the west shorline starting in north region working ourselves southward, The rainbows had a tendancy to be in 20-25 feet of water good luck with needle fish, and kastmasters, trolling with downriggers and led line worked best. The mean browns were deeper more like 40-55 feet of water, more pickier than the bows, try using different color schemes, tiger pattern and orange worked well.
Largest Fish:
Montanna brown, 28 Inches, 9 lbs.
Comments:
Best fishing of my life, I have went four straight years, with plans to go again this spring.
Overall Rating:
State:
Montana
Site:
Clark Canyon Reservoir
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Walter Prim
2009-01-19
Techniques:
We used antique lures mostly pike chubs rapalas, large spinnerbaits, large Daredevils, rubber worms, & much more for bass & Northern Pike
Largest Fish:
Northern Pike, 38 Inches, 8 lbs.
Comments:
Its a Great place to fish Northerns & Bass I believe the next NYS record could come from here :) Hopefully by me
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
New York
Site:
Attica Reservoir
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Nate
2009-01-15
Techniques:
King Salmon, caught on a Blue fox Pixee Spoon Orange, on the Chignik river Alaska
Largest Fish:
King Salmon, 36 Inches, 31 lbs.
Comments:
I hooked into this monster just above the wier on a pan corner she took me for a wild ride but i ended up laying her down on the beach in the end. Epic Times...
Overall Rating:
State:
Alaska
Site:
Chignik River
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michael
0000-00-00
Techniques:
brown trout, drifting, worm
Largest Fish:
brown trout, 31 Inches, 8 lbs.
Comments:
amazing
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Massachusetts
Site:
Otis Reservoir
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Roy Barclay
2008-12-17
Techniques:
Trout on powerbait/velveeta cheese
Largest Fish:
Trout, 14 Inches, 1 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
California
Site:
Bouquet Canyon Creek
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2008-11-14
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
This is a private lake. Fishing is restricted to homeowners and accompanied guests.
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Virginia
Site:
Lake James
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2008-11-14
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
channel cat, 100 Inches, 100 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
New Jersey
Site:
Monksville Reservoir
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Alvin
2008-11-09
Techniques:
3 LargeMouth Bass
Caught with Kastmaster
Largest Fish:
LargeMouth Bass, 15 Inches, 2 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
State:
California
Site:
New Hogan Lake
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Patrick Holbrook
2008-11-07
Techniques:
Just hook, and whatever leftovers are available that night.
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, 0 lbs.
Comments:
Awesome place. I love the peace this place presents.
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
California
Site:
Bouquet Canyon Creek
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Graham Johnson
2008-10-18
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
California
Site:
Mamie Lake
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Jr. White
2008-08-26
Techniques:
Fished in the rain most of the day. We started out at Clapboard Hollow and fished our way down to the dam. This took 10hrs. Caught 37 fish--35 bass two bluegill--all on plugs. Caught a few on topwater early,these were small. Most of the keepers (17) total, came off of a hula grub (green pumpkin/purple and copper flake) and a three inch green pumpkin tube/black flake. Caught two bass off of a white (home-made spinnerbait--thanks dad). One was ten inches and the other was eighteen inches--2lb10oz--our biggest fish of the day came on the last cast. Both spinnerbait fish came off of wood. The last largemouth WRECKED the spinnerbait, It was white in color/silver blades. Most of the fish were on the main lake. Seen alot of bait in the creeks but the fish were not back in there as of 8-26-08. Going tomorrow(9-5-2008). Good luck and God Bless.
Largest Fish:
Largemouth, 18 Inches, 3 lbs.
Comments:
Great day on the water.
Overall Rating:
State:
Virginia
Site:
Claytor Lake
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Bob K
2008-09-03
Techniques:
Last two Fall fishing for Northerns was hot. Pontius Point is my favorite. Trolling 6" rapallas just outside the weeds. By the way floating weeds have been very much present this summer.
Largest Fish:
NP, 36 Inches, 6 lbs.
Comments:
Spring fishing is OK but not as heavy. Summer has been very slow. Going out tomorrow to see if Fall fishing will pick up. Will try Koshog or Dryden as alternatives.
Overall Rating:
State:
New York
Site:
Seneca Lake
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2008-08-26
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
, 56 Inches, 28 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
California
Site:
Novato Creek
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Mikey
2008-08-24
Techniques:
Trout
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Usually really good Trout fishing but not this year. After 3 days packed up and headed down to Taboose Creek where i pulled my limit in 4 hours all of cheese this is a first in the 20 years i have been fishing these creeks that i did not get as much as a bit out of Tinemaha.
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
California
Site:
Tinemaha Creek
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Ajayla Boone
2008-08-23
Techniques:
Catfish
Largest Fish:
Catfish, 25 Inches, 20 lbs.
Comments:
Catfish - 25lbs. 20 Inches
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Indiana
Site:
Geist Reservoir
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Brian C.
2008-07-23
Techniques:
32" Northern Pike caught using a broken back perch crankbait (Rappala brand J-11)
Largest Fish:
Northern Pike, 32 Inches, 10 lbs.
Comments:
It was raining the evening my nephew and I went trolling on Upper Saranac Lake. A half hour into our troll, the Pike hit my line. It put up a good fight, and took about 15 minutes to reel it in. When it first hit the line, it jumped out of the water, and looked huge. It made our week!
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
New York
Site:
Upper Saranac Lake
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Mitch Bond
2008-08-07
Techniques:
Huge largemouth bass great for bank fishing. Smaller bluegill and perch for the kids
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
This is a great lake to come fish if you do not have a boat and want to catch bass and panfish. Use swim baits that look like baitfish in the area. Flip it out right above the big bass. As soon as it hits the water they will go crazy. Reel it back down towards the weeds and you can catch some monsters!
Great lake for trout. Cast out worms only about 10 foot out.
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Jenny Lake
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zane
0000-00-00
Techniques:
catfish bluegill worm liver bait in the coves
Largest Fish:
catfish, 16 Inches, 7 lbs.
Comments:
fishing was good
Overall Rating:
State:
North Carolina
Site:
Belews Lake
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cullen
2008-07-20
Techniques:
gar,rapala original f-5 series,yougiogheny river
Largest Fish:
gar, 39 Inches, 71 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
State:
Pennsylvania
Site:
Youghiogheny River Lake
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keith
2008-07-18
Techniques:
worms
Largest Fish:
trout, 18 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Utah
Site:
Deer Creek Reservoir
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John Bond
2008-07-17
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Beautiful scenery and fun for all ages. Small pan size trout, fun get-a-way with a young fisherman. Easy nice walk from main road and only 10 miles from Dolores, Co.
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Bear Creek Lake
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Daven Bond
2008-07-15
Techniques:
Huge Trout on Shrimp Flies
Largest Fish:
Rainbows/Browns, 22 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Amazing day of fishing. The huge trout were hitting the shrimp flies right at the base of the dam all the way to the "aquarium." Had hits on every cast and they were all big fish.
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Fryingpan, Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers
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Daven Bond
2008-07-15
Techniques:
Trout on Kastmasters, salmon eggs and worms.
Largest Fish:
Rainbows, 10 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Some of my greatest memories came from Trout Lake. The lake is absolutely beautiful and the fishing is usually very good. A great place to take a family for a weekend of camping and a hike to top of the mountain!
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Trout Lake
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BenJammin
1985-07-01
Techniques:
KINGS KINGS...and more KINGS! Spoons $ Spinners all day... all night.
Largest Fish:
KINGS, 0 Inches, 25 lbs.
Comments:
Fish were mostly 15 to 20 pounds - nothing real big but they were thick. No one fishes the Meshik because there is not any access to it.
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Alaska
Site:
Meshik River
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2008-06-27
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
Blue Marlin, 100 Inches, 100 lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Indiana
Site:
Lake Maxinkuckee
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Mikey Evans
2008-06-30
Techniques:
First Fly Fishing Catch
Largest Fish:
Rainbow Trout, 13 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
California
Site:
San Joaquin River South Fork at Mono Hot Springs
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George Dowling
2008-06-17
Techniques:
Crappie Secret
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
I tried the Crappie Secret this weekend for the first time on Pymatuning Lake which is located in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Everything went exactly as your articles said it would. I started fishing around 11:00 P.M. and put it in the water. Within 5 minutes, small shad showed up and congregated around. Within an hour, there were hundreds of mixed size shad making counterclockwise rotations around the spot. The schooling shad kept getting thicker and thicker. I started fishing immediately after I turned it on and fishing was slow for the first ten minutes but as the shad schools kept getting thicker, the crappie moved in and I kept catching fish as fast as I could get a minnow on my hook. I was using a crappie rig with two hooks and I caught quite a few double headers. My fishing trip lasted for about three hours and I caught the biggest stringer of crappie that I ever caught. I cant wait until my next outing! George Dowling. Gibsonia, PA.
Overall Rating:
State:
Pennsylvania
Site:
Pymatuning Lake
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Dean Mixon
2008-06-13
Techniques:
i caught a bullhead catfish, which i didnt known was in the lake. i used chicken liver.
Largest Fish:
Catfish, 26 Inches, 8 lbs.
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Overall Rating:
State:
California
Site:
Shadow Cliffs Reservoir
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Joseph Donald
2008-05-12
Techniques:
Big, big trout using yellow marshmellows
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Great Place. I love this part of Hayward.
Overall Rating:
State:
California
Site:
Don Castro Reservoir
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Jim Scheckle
2008-04-22
Techniques:
Large Hooks, Worms, Lures
Largest Fish:
Catfish, 20 Inches, 4 lbs.
Comments:
Fairly decent fishing site. There are too many Mosquitos to speak of, but catfish will bite on just about anything.
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State:
Georgia
Site:
Nottely Lake
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John Bond
2008-04-21
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Nice one day trip. Not many accomodiations to stay unless you are a camper and bring warm clothing with you for the cool Colorado nights.
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State:
Colorado
Site:
Groundhog Reservoir
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Dwayne Bond
2008-04-18
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
None, 0 Inches, 0 lbs.
Comments:
I have not fished in Lake Wawasee but my wifes family owns a lake house right off the waters edge. She has many memories at the house. It was burned down more than 10 years ago, but was rebuilt afterwards. It's a beautiful lake that we always enjoy visiting. Every year for July 4th celebration, there is a night parade where many boats dance along the lakes edge. Its an incredible site.
Overall Rating:
No Rating
State:
Indiana
Site:
Lake Wawasee
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John Bond
2008-04-18
Techniques:
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
One of the prettiest lakes in the world, close to Telluride. My wife Deanna and daughter -in-law Tawna got interested in fishing in our little boat in this Beautiful Lake. Caught lots of nice trout and great hiking areas. Over the years our three sons and family have enjoyed the experience of Trout Lake and hiking to Hope Lake, along with our Grandkids.
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Trout Lake
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Dwayne Bond
2008-04-17
Techniques:
Worms, Salmon Eggs.
Largest Fish:
Brown Trout, 14 Inches, 2 lbs.
Comments:
Our family goes here quite a lot during the summer. Our favorite spot is on the southwest side. Some days we spend hours and hours pulling in Trout left and right. They tend to bite the worms as soon as they hit the water. Sometimes we do not even have the time to sit down. Great fun!
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Prospect Lake
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Dwayne Bond
2008-04-17
Techniques:
A stick with a line attached. Worms, Salmon Eggs, etc...
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
I have many memories fishing with my family here when I was growing up. Jackson lake is several hours from my hometown, Cortez.
For the most part, we would have great luck pulling in trout from the dam. My Grandmother sure loved this place.
I remember one time when my brothers and father and I rented a cabin to stay the night just outside the lake. We didnt catch anything, so as a boy I used a stick with a line attached to catch dozens of crawdad. We boiled them up and had a feast. Great memories!
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Jackson Lake
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John Bond
2008-04-17
Techniques:
Worm and Stink Bait
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Fished many days on the Ole Washita River. Those big cat fish loved worms and stink bait my dad made up for me. I never paid much attention the water moccasins swimming by but the rattle snakes and chiggers on land got a lot of my time and energy staying away. Great fishing experience as a kid growning up in Oklahoma. Did I mention the water was a little muddy but who noticed.
Overall Rating:
State:
Oklahoma
Site:
Washita River
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John Bond
2008-04-17
Techniques:
Fire Balls
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
We lived in Albuquerque in the early 70s when Toten opened for fishing. Our family came up several times and caught nice 12 to 15 inch trout on fire balls. Havent fished Toten in years but our sons caught huge cat fish while attending Cortez High School within 3 miles of Toten.
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Toten Lake
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John Bond
2008-04-17
Techniques:
Worms, Cheese, Fire Balls
Largest Fish:
, 0 Inches, lbs.
Comments:
Fished this little lake when I was 12 years old on the south end. Could'nt bait up fast enough pulling in 8 to 10 inch trout using worms, cheese, fire balls. Anything I threw in produced a nice pan size trout. Beautiful day and great memories.
Overall Rating:
State:
Colorado
Site:
Denny Lake
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John Bond
2008-04-17
Techniques:
Fire Balls, and Salmon Eggs
Largest Fish:
Rainbow Trout, 21 Inches, 5 lbs.
Comments:
Caught my biggest Rainbow Trout at Jackson Lake and 3 sons were with me. Weighed in at 8 1/2 lbs, woops, make that 4 1/2 lbs. My sons may read this, 21 inches long, as I recall. A memory I shall never forget. Used fire balls, salmon eggs.
