Spider Creek - 6/5-8

[tjhooker]

Heading to Spider Creek w/ my family next week. I'm more of a bass fisherman so any tips for trout would be greatly appreciated. I have a 9 yr old daughter that is looking forward to catching some fish. Any specific tackle I should get before the trip? Or any honey holes someone want to share?

Thx

[tjhooker]

Another question about trout fishing. My understanding is you have to use barbless hooks and artificial bait...but what if I'm fishing for walleye or white bass? Can I throw a jerkbait or something that has barbs on it?

[Quillback]

There's a barbless, artificial area only, doesn't matter what you are fishing for you have to use barbless artificial lures. There's also an area you can bait fish with barbed hooks. Get a copy of the regs, or go to the AGFC website to get details on the boundaries.

[Quillback]

Let's see if I can paste it in: Yep, there you go!

• Beaver Tailwater | White River from 100 yards below Beaver Dam to boundary signs at Houseman Access.
  • A trout permit is required.
  • Anglers may use no more than one fishing rod or pole and must attend it at all times.
  • Daily limit of five trout.
  • All trout from 13 to 16 inches in length must be released immediately and may not be in possession in this area.
  • Only one fish exceeding 16 inches long may be kept.
  • Bait fishing allowed with a single hooking point.
  • No other devices may be used to catch fish other than as specified for the paddlefish-snagging season.
• Beaver Tailwater Special Regulation Area | Approximately 0.5 miles below Beaver Dam to approximately 100 yards upstream of Parker Bend Access as indicated by signs.
  • Artificial lures only area/no bait zone.
  • Only artificial lures or flies shall be used.
  • All hooking points must be barbless.
  • Natural or scented baits are not allowed.
  • Chumming is not allowed.
• Paddlefish Snagging Season | From Beaver Lake Dam, (from the Corps of Engineers “No Fishing Beyond This Point” sign downstream) to the first Corps boat ramp on the left descending bank.
  • From April 15 to June 15, snagging game fish is legal.
  • Snagging must be discontinued once two trout have been taken.
  • Snagged fish may not be released.

[Feathers and Fins]

The Red is the "Beaver Tailwater | White River from 100 yards below Beaver Dam to boundary signs at Houseman Access." area.

Yellow is the Beaver Tailwater Special Regulation Area

Pay attention to the signs.

This time of year there are a few Walleye in the river but not many, could be a few whites closer to Holiday Island but I haven't been in a while. Bass would be mostly from 62 bridge down river toward the rock.

[rps]

Whites are back down below 62 bridge by now. Actually the flats just up from Holiday Island are beginning to show activity. Walleye will be hit or miss above 62 bridge. If you want to target them and have a canoe/kayak try fishing the car size boulders in the deep hole just above 62 bridge.

[bfishn]

... try fishing the car size boulders in the deep hole just above 62 bridge.

2nd that, or any of the numerous submerged boulders downstream from there. Check anything bigger than a VW. There's one or more near every bend but one down to Beaver.

[tjhooker]

Thanks for all the info guys. I'll try to make a trip to get some tackle this week or next before we head out. I'll be sure to take some pics if we get into them.