Members bryan Posted October 16, 2009 Members Share Posted October 16, 2009 a group of us are coming down next weekend. are the flood gates still open? if so how long do you think they will be open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippet7 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 according to local news, they are supposed to be shut sometime today You are so stupid you threw a rock at the ground and missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted October 16, 2009 Root Admin Share Posted October 16, 2009 I've heard that they were going to shut it down the day before yesterday, yesterday and today... they may or they may not. But know this... once they shut the gates down, they hopefully will stay within their restricted flow and that's 125 mw, about 2.5 turbines. They will also have to inject liquid O2 to keep the levels above 4 pmm. Right now, at least below Fall Creek, the level is well over 6-8 pmm which is fantastic for the fish- that's why it's been so good. Once they shut it down, it might not be as good because of the drop in oxygen. So don't be so quick to wish for the gates to shut down. Yes the water is high and fast but as long as you get down to the bottom, you'll catch trout, as long as their biting. Yesterday was a slow day because the trout didn't bite as aggressively as they did the day before. That's fishing (catching). I'm not trying to discourage anyone not to head down and fish... but when the gates do shut down, it will be slower and shallower, water will go back to 50 degrees and the DO will drop. The trout may not like that for a day or two. But they may like it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorjet Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 OK, I'm coming down on the 22nd so the gates will close, generation will stop, water temperature will go up, DO will go down, and it's going to rain for all four days. Sound's like the usual trip for me! Real men go propless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian K. Shaffer Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 So are the gates open still ?? as in right now ? Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekl-stl Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Just got back from the dam.. Still on, all 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmz138 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I heard they are shutting them when the lake reaches 920... it is at 921.3 now. Just what I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian K. Shaffer Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 I called... heard the gates should stay open for 4 more days. Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bman Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 The charts seem to indicate that the gates have been shut, anyone know for sure? The only good line is a tight line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Hoyt Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 As I understand it, the gates ARE shut as of this morning. Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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