Bill Butts Posted March 7, 2007 Posted March 7, 2007 Tuesday March 6, 2007 James R. at Galena 49 degrees Beaver Cr. at Kissee Mills 53 degrees White River channel at Shadowrock boat ramp 51 degrees Spring River OK at Hwy. 10 57 degrees N. Fork White R. at Tecumseh 45 degrees (actual 3/5/07) Thought some would appreciate having these. Obviously there are variables on a daily basis that can cause readings to vary, like sunlight on the water for hours and shallow vs. deeper water. These were all taken near the bank, in moving water. Anyone have a recent reading for the Sac or Little Sac, up in flowing water? Thanks. Bill Bill Butts Springfield MO "So many fish, so little time"
Fishhand Posted March 8, 2007 Posted March 8, 2007 Thanks for the info. on water temps Bill, it's very helpful!! Would you happen to know where I could find similar information (fishing report, forum, etc.) on the waters of upper Beaver Lake, up towards War Eagle Creek, 412 Bridge and on up. I've tried Googling, but can't seem to find any decent reports. Thank You
Bill Butts Posted March 8, 2007 Author Posted March 8, 2007 Jim, Yes, there are 2 good shops in that area. McLellans in Fayetteville track those two rivers very closely. Call them at (479) 251-7037, and talk with Michael or Todd. Their website is www.mcflyshop.com The other shop is the Beaver Dam Store at 479-253-6154. Talk with Steve, but I'm not sure if they track the spring runs as closely. They are at the opposite end of the lake. Dutch, Thanks for your post and water temp. That is cooler than I found it the one time was there, 2 weeks ago, at 50 degrees right at Taylor Bridge. Interesting. Why is it important? When temps are in the high 40's to mid-50's, the Whites are very sensitive to significant drops in temp, which causes them to flee for deeper lake water or sulk in deeper river channel holes in the river. Whites can begin to spawn at 57-58 degrees, but I've seldom seen that. Usually, it is low to mid-60's for full spawn. Once it gets that warm, a water temp change of a few degrees doesn't have a dramatic affect on them. By comparison, Walleye are the coldest water spawners in this area and can spawn in water as cold as 47. Hope this is helpful. Bill Bill Butts Springfield MO "So many fish, so little time"
Micheal Kyle Posted March 8, 2007 Posted March 8, 2007 I had a water temp at the steel bridge of 50 To Know People Is To Know Thier Ways!
Dutch Posted March 8, 2007 Posted March 8, 2007 Dutch, Thanks for your post and water temp. That is cooler than I found it the one time was there, 2 weeks ago, at 50 degrees right at Taylor Bridge. Interesting. Why is it important? When temps are in the high 40's to mid-50's, the Whites are very sensitive to significant drops in temp, which causes them to flee for deeper lake water or sulk in deeper river channel holes in the river. Whites can begin to spawn at 57-58 degrees, but I've seldom seen that. Usually, it is low to mid-60's for full spawn. Once it gets that warm, a water temp change of a few degrees doesn't have a dramatic affect on them. By comparison, Walleye are the coldest water spawners in this area and can spawn in water as cold as 47. Hope this is helpful. Bill I really never pay much mind to water temps when I am fishing for whites. I have noticed that the kind of fishing I do is much more related to cold fronts with pre spawners. For example, I caught many on Tuesday but couldn't go back on Wednesday. I had to go today to take my best friend who couldn't go any other day this week. To get to the point, after last night's cold front, the two of us didn't catch 20% of the fish I caught by myself on Wednesday and the water was 3° warmer.
Randall Posted March 9, 2007 Posted March 9, 2007 a little off subject, but is there anywhere i can find a map of wadable water at thomas hill lake... specifically the warm water discharge from the plant? Cute animals taste better.
Bill Butts Posted March 9, 2007 Author Posted March 9, 2007 Randall, A map of "wadable" water for any lake or stream does not exist in the form in which you request, to my knowledge. My understanding of Thomas Hill, from an MDC Agent, is that the boat ramp IN the discharge channel allows easy access across the channel where the opposite side has wadable water without many backcast obstructions. That Agent said she has observed fly fishers catching Hybrids on surface flies while wading the opposite side of the channel. Please post your experience if you go there to check it out. Hope this helps. Bill Bill Butts Springfield MO "So many fish, so little time"
Randall Posted March 9, 2007 Posted March 9, 2007 awesome. so i could i get across on a pontoon or a float tube then? Cute animals taste better.
Bill Butts Posted March 13, 2007 Author Posted March 13, 2007 Randall, I would think a pontoon would not have any issue, but I would suggest you call one of the MDC Agents for those counties and ask their opinion. That lake is split by Randolph and Macon counties and there are actually 4 total agents. However, I talked with Cris Decoske a while back and she was very helpful. You can reach her at 660-263-6761. She is the agent that told me about a year ago she watched some flyfishermen catching Hybrids on the surface from the opposite side of the channel. Let us know how you do. Bill Bill Butts Springfield MO "So many fish, so little time"
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