Brian K. Shaffer Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 I have fished Roark Creek numerous times, and it has its spots that hold decent smallmouth. Right off Shep Hills Exp where the Canyon Creek Ranch is located there is this quarry. I park near the train trestle bridge and fish right there, I don't even know if its actually legal to fish here or not. I have seen and caught decent sizes in there when the water is dirty. Most of them all really small.. but I've seen fish up to 18 inches. When its crystal clear it fishes good with dries. (i.e. - hoopers, cricket, beetles, small poppers, Humpies etc.. etc..) Also to note is the water directly across from the Rosebud Inn. The creek makes a sharp bend right there at the junction of James Epps Rd and Roark Valley Rd. Epps is the road that goes downhill across from WalMart.The stretch of water there fishes pretty good.. and its real close. Oh - and the water by Stockstill park has some spots that hold fish there too. screaming reels - Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now.
Wayne SW/MO Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 I've threatened to poke around it, but haven't, one of these days. The road across from Wal Mart is Forsyth, if I'm on the same page with you. How about Turkey creek, is there anything up it? Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Brian K. Shaffer Posted January 17, 2006 Author Posted January 17, 2006 Oops - you're right, that road is Forsyth. Epps is that road where you turn off to get to the bridge down from Stockstill. Turkey Creek can fish well.. if you watch it. I know of a guy who caught a gorgeous 6lb rainbow out of there. WOW is right. This was years ago when it held more water that is has now. Mostly stockers are in there.. tiny fish.. and the herons love them. best fishes - Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now.
Brian K. Shaffer Posted March 1, 2006 Author Posted March 1, 2006 Well - there is a great big wide gate now to enter where I used to go in and fish the Roark Quarry land.. which proves to me that it probably isnt the best place to park and wade away from the truck. Poo! Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now.
WebFreeman Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 I park near the park with the tennis courts (don't remember the name and I think it was when they were still under construction, so it's been a few years) and wade up past the bridge/overpass. It was the middle of summer, but I caught a 17 in smallmouth. It was my personal best at the time . It sure was skinny. I always wanted to fish it more, but never had the time. “Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” — Henry David Thoreau Visit my web site @ webfreeman.com for information on freelance web design.
Brian K. Shaffer Posted March 12, 2006 Author Posted March 12, 2006 Lots of water running thru there now.. so its gonna be a good spring! The water at the trestle bridge by the quarry was raging and there was a tree of two lodged up against it. Hopefully some clear water stays in there so I can see the smallies! best fishes - Brian Just once I wish a trout would wink at me! ozarkflyfisher@gmail.com I'm the guy wearing the same Simms longbilled hat for 10 years now.
crappiefisherman Posted November 24, 2006 Posted November 24, 2006 Has anyone ever fished the large slough south of the train trestle on roark creek.Ive heard rumors of large crappie but i dont know much more.It looks like it should have large fish but Ive never seen even a splash while sitting in traffic.I have very seldom but have seen one man float boat in there.I wanna try but dont wanna waste my time if its dead water.Thanks.I havent even seen geese in there, wonder why? [ [
Leonard Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 crappiefisherman... I have fished that a few time... its been a few years ago... yes it has fish in it.. yes you should take a small boat... oh yes that thing is full of snakes and turtles... its is only about 3 foot mostly... but I remember that is alittle pothole in there just under 5 foot deep.... DO NOT TRY TO WADE THIS WATER... mud bottom!!! the fish we caught when we fished it were: a few smallies (nothing over 10in) some LMB (biggest was about 17in) crappie (nothing over 8in) bluegills (all just under hand size) Im not sure but I think someone told me at one time that was a fish hatchery.. then the one at the dam was built.. so then they turn that in to a water treatment plant... Leonard http://www.taneycomonights.com
crappiefisherman Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Thanks for the info leonard.I was wonderin,you know it always seems to be the same level, wish you would have said 15 inch crappie. [ [
Leonard Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 The are probably some nice crappie in there now.. I havent seen anyone fish it in a long time... if you decide to try it and a little canoe or a small boat... Id be have to tag along to help carry the boat... http://www.taneycomonights.com
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