Anybody Fishing

[Maverickpro201]

Thinking about running up Wednesday for a day tripper. Are the bass Biting? 

[Maverickpro201]

It looks like nobody fishes anymore. 

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1 hour ago, Maverickpro201 said:

It looks like nobody fishes anymore. 

How did you do?  I live in St Charles and know lots of guys who used to go up there.  It never was a great bass lake and when the crappie all stopped growing at 8-9 inches everybody quit going.  Not sure I know anyone who goes up there anymore.... 

[willyfish]

Me and a buddy were just talking the other day about going up there last week in May or first of June. I don't know of anyone that goes anymore either. It seems like a catfish lake from what I hear. The crappie were good at one time but its like it got fished out and never bounced back. Every once in a while you will hear about some bass being caught but its rare. It has turned into a mudhole from what I understand. If we go I'll report what I see or hopefully catch. 

[willyfish]

Where would you guys dump the boat in if you were going to Mark Twain? I was thinking Ray Behrens because its by the Dam and might have some water that isn't quite as dirty. That might be a pipe dream though. 

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51 minutes ago, willyfish said:

Where would you guys dump the boat in if you were going to Mark Twain? I was thinking Ray Behrens because its by the Dam and might have some water that isn't quite as dirty. That might be a pipe dream though. 

I drove over the salt last week and it was mud and really jumping. 

[fishinwrench]

5 hours ago, willyfish said:

Where would you guys dump the boat in if you were going to Mark Twain? I was thinking Ray Behrens because its by the Dam and might have some water that isn't quite as dirty. That might be a pipe dream though. 

I always preferred the South fork ramp because it has the best access to the lower Middle and Elk fork arms.....which is where you want to be in the Spring.   It is also the quickest area to settle down and clear up (if you can call it "clearing").    

Forget that the lower end of the lake even exists, and you'll do better on MT.

[willyfish]

I'm guessing spinnerbait crankbait jig is the deal with the water color? I would imagine crappie jigs and minnows is what most of these bass see.

[willyfish]

18 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

I always preferred the South fork ramp because it has the best access to the lower Middle and Elk fork arms.....which is where you want to be in the Spring.   It is also the quickest area to settle down and clear up (if you can call it "clearing").    

Forget that the lower end of the lake even exists, and you'll do better on MT.

That is about as good a tip I'll ever get for this pond, thanks

[Maverickpro201]

Like the topic says. Looking to go up to fish, Anyone have any personal experience on the lake lately?