Big Rain

[JohnF52]

Got three inches in the headwaters this afternoon. White River at Elkins is nearly bank full. Hope the fresh water helps the fishing in the upper lake.

[Quillback]

Dang, barely got a 1/4" here at my house.

[J-Doc]

I didn't notice much difference yesterday in water clarity or debris on the upper end around 12 bridge or even Horseshoe Bend. In the past, it takes 1-2 days for the debris fields and muddy water to show up on the upper end of the lake. If they generate a lot at the dam, that really kicks up the speed and increases the amount of silt thus muddier water.

[nathanhooper]

Coming from a water treatment perspective, heat and sun really help clear "particles" from the water. Mainly just help them drop out quicker. Don't see much issue in summer flood events as fall, winter, spring ones.

[JohnF52]

I hope it clears rapidly. Lake Sequoyah looked about as muddy as it gets yesterday. Maybe some of it settles out there.

[J-Doc]

I hope it clears rapidly. Lake Sequoyah looked about as muddy as it gets yesterday. Maybe some of it settles out there.

I haven't fished that Lake yet. Any tips on fees when the office opens etc?I think I'm going to take the kids there soon so I hope it clears up.

[JohnF52]

Sequoyah is open sunrise to sunset, although on slow days sometimes the office attendant will be in and out. Nominal fees, I think six dollars to boat and fish, four if you are a veteran.