Li Report 8/28

[dgames]

Fished today around island area at gravel lot below dam. Water is still dirty but caught a decent number of fish. Nothing of any size though, all in 10-13" range plus a couple of 6" channel cats.

Here are some pics.

[JCWolfe]

Will it ever clear up is the question. I'm not feeling like 7 plus hours of driving so I guess Lower Illinois today instead of LMF.

[OKFlyFisher44]

I'd drive the 7 hours round trip just to fish WAY better quality water and habitat but that's just me. It's good to see the trout r doing fine though. I think once it clears up, we will see the trout will be in above average shape. Usually big high water is good for tailwaters as it "flushes" out the system and normally will increase the biomass which in turn makes the fish really happy. At least that's what has happened at Taney and the White, although I don't think the high water helped the "low water habitat" much for Taney. Who knows...only time will tell.

Nice report!

[troutbum479]

Poor fish, it will take awhile for the fish to get their colors back.

[On The Fly 6]

I'd drive the 7 hours round trip just to fish WAY better quality water and habitat but that's just me. It's good to see the trout r doing fine though. I think once it clears up, we will see the trout will be in above average shape. Usually big high water is good for tailwaters as it "flushes" out the system and normally will increase the biomass which in turn makes the fish really happy. At least that's what has happened at Taney and the White, although I don't think the high water helped the "low water habitat" much for Taney. Who knows...only time will tell.

Nice report!

I agree. There are plenty of stained streams and rivers around that are easier to fish, but when I think of trout fishing I naturally think of clear water with great scenery! Right now, the LIR doesnt offer either one of those and until it does, Ill just keep fishing the Roaring River and the White below Beaver.