Lm Bite In Kings

[Topwater TRL]

Wife and I put in at Viola at 7 am before the rain hit. Fished main river 45 degree banks with gravel and small chunk rock mixed. For the day we had 25 total with 6 keepers, all LM excecpt 2 14 inch Ks. The wart was the deal. Slow bumping the bottom in 6-8'. The wife likes the blade and caught a fee but not as good as the wart. Wind helped and staying within say 100 yrd of small cuts seemed better. Water was 52 first thing and got to 54 late afternoon. We did take a 2 hr rain brake but the rain didn't seem to turn them on or turn them off. Had to make lots of casts as they were very scattered. Water clarity was 3' to 5'. Had only one fish on the A rig but I'm a rookie at it. A wet but productive day.

[dtrs5kprs]

Great report. Have a great Easter!

[Nimrod Nick]

Thanks for the report, sounds like a lot of fun. I hope to make atrip down to viola. thanks for the info.

[Topwater TRL]

Thanks! This was my first fishing report post and I hope to be a regular contributor. I fish TRL lots as I am self employed and semi retired. The Ozark Anglers forum has provided me with tons of quality fishing info and tips over the years and I don't know why I haven't given back except for being lazy.

The stained water in the Viola/Kings area is a real treat for me as I like to get up close and personal with the fish. Did go back out Sunday in the same general area (within 2 miles both ways from Kings River Marina) and had much worse luck. Blue bird day is what I'm contributing my poor results. Caught maybe 6 shorts in 4 hours of fishing, all LM, but did manage a 20" walleye on a wart in 4' of water next to a laydown! Took a picture and release her. She appeared to have eggs so I wanted to let her be a mother this year. Catch and release is my thing anyway. Good luck to all.

[Quillback]

Yes thanks for the report, the Kings seems to be putting out some fish lately.

[SRV1990]

So this may sound like a dumb question, but about how far east would you say the Kings River extends? When I look at a map I see where all three rivers enter the lake at various points, and some maps even show where each flows through the lake. Just trying to understand how far the Kings extends from where it enters.

Thanks,

Tom

[Topwater TRL]

Well, I did a little map work on Google Earth and found that from the Kings River Marina south to the 86 Bridge is 11.45 miles if you follow the center line of the Kings River. Going north following the river center line, it is 4.33 miles to the intersection of the Kings River and the White River at Lost Hill. That gives a guy almost 16 miles of Kings River fishing! Of course, you need to take into account the lake level could possibly be up 10' or more or possibly down 10' or more which would either limit or extend your boat travel length. Google Earth is amazing! Check out a satellite view of the entire area. Also, if you go to the home page of this site, Ozark Anglers, you will find a MAP link taking you to many usable contour maps broken up in sections of the Kings and many sections of TRL. Hope that helps.

[dtrs5kprs]

Well, I did a little map work on Google Earth and found that from the Kings River Marina south to the 86 Bridge is 11.45 miles if you follow the center line of the Kings River. Going north following the river center line, it is 4.33 miles to the intersection of the Kings River and the White River at Lost Hill. That gives a guy almost 16 miles of Kings River fishing! Of course, you need to take into account the lake level could possibly be up 10' or more or possibly down 10' or more which would either limit or extend your boat travel length. Google Earth is amazing! Check out a satellite view of the entire area. Also, if you go to the home page of this site, Ozark Anglers, you will find a MAP link taking you to many usable contour maps broken up in sections of the Kings and many sections of TRL. Hope that helps.

Easily the most accurate definition I have seen. Would have said as far as you can run upriver out of Viola, then towards the lake to Lost Hill and Pinnacle Point.

[SRV1990]

Thank you both very much, this definitely helps!