Michigan Recreational Weekly Fishing Report - 9/18/2008
September 18, 2008
 
All the rain helped push more salmon into the rivers however many of the rivers in the southern half of the Lower Peninsula are experiencing very high water levels which has caused flooding in many areas. Anglers are urged to not only wait until the water levels recede before attempting to fish but to also pay close attention to any warnings issued by the Health Department regarding water quality issues.
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Southeast Lower Peninsula
Lake Erie - The lake is high and muddy. The few anglers venturing out did manage to find some small perch in 19 feet of water off Stony Point. Fishing should pick up once the waters clear up.
Detroit River - Has muddy water however anglers are catching perch and a few walleye. A lot of catfish have also been caught.
Huron River - Is running high and fast but anglers are catching some steelhead. Good bluegill action in the backwaters.
Lexington - Lake trout are still being caught in waters up to 100 feet deep. Pier anglers are trying for salmon but the fish have not come in yet. No perch to speak of.
Port Sanilac - Boat anglers report limits of lake trout but perch fishing remains slow.
Harbor Beach - Is still producing limits of lake trout. Pier anglers are starting to try for salmon however the fish have not come in yet. Bass are still being caught.
Grindstone City - Is still producing limits of lake trout.
Port Austin - Limits of lake trout are still being caught in 90 to 110 feet of water off the tip of the Thumb. Some have also taken the occasional steelhead.
Saginaw Bay - Perch have been caught around the Spark Plug and near Buoys 15, 16 and 18. Some nice perch were taken from the weedbeds on the edge of the Callahan Reef in 8 feet of water and about two or three miles northwest off the mouth of the Quanicassee River. A few walleyes were caught on a crawler harness in the Slot however anglers were doing more fishing than catching.
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Southwest Lower Peninsula
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The rivers in this area of the state are flooded and un-fishable. Conditions are dangerous around the dams due to the risk of failure. Anglers should stay off all rivers in Southwest Michigan until flood waters recede.
St. Joe River - Had a really good run of coho however water levels are high and the river is not safe to fish.
Dowagiac River - Is flooded and un-fishable.
Paw Paw River - Look for good numbers of coho after the waters recede.
Kalamazoo River - Water levels are high and the river is not safe to fish.
Rabbit River - Is flooded and un-fishable.
Thornapple River - Is flooded and un-fishable.
Grand River at Grand Rapids - Water levels are high and fast however anglers are still catching coho when dropping and drifting flies. Be advised that the Ottawa County Health Department issued a no-contact advisory for the river after sewage and storm water overflowed into the river in Grand Rapids.
Grand River at Lansing - Is running high and muddy. Before the water levels came up, anglers did mange to catch a few salmon in the Lansing area. Try drifting spawn or jigging spoons in the deeper holes when the water levels come back down.
Reeds Lake - Reported fair to good action for crappie and the pike are starting to bite good as they prepare for colder weather.
Muskegon - Perch have been caught on minnows north of the piers in 10 to 30 feet of water. If the waters are cool, anglers will find fish. A few salmon were caught.
Muskegon Lake - Boat anglers caught a few salmon. Bluegills are biting and the largemouth bass fishing was very good from the weedbeds out to 20 feet of water.
Muskegon River - Water levels are up but the river is fishable. Anglers are taking salmon when casting spoons or crank baits near the mouth.
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Northeast Lower Peninsula
Rogers City - The primary focus is salmon fishing in Swan Bay. The fish are turning dark and should be running up the Swan River soon. Fish have been caught in shallow waters 15 to 30 feet deep when using J-plugs and bombers off boards in the early morning or after dark. Green and pearl have been good colors. Those fishing the top 35 feet of waters 40 to 70 feet deep are taking a mix of chinook, coho, atlantic and steelhead. Good colors were green, blue, orange, purple or anything that glows.
Presque Isle - Has very good fishing for young chinook salmon. Coho, atlantic, lake trout and steelhead were also caught off the Red Can and around the lighthouse. Stoneport is producing some fish but anglers will want to use caution around the fishing nets. The fish caught have been full of smelt and alewife.
Alpena - When boats can get out, steelhead and lake trout have been caught in 80 to 100 feet of water. The steelhead are close to the surface.
Thunder Bay River - Anglers have been fishing off the pier, the docks and around the Alpena Marina. A few salmon were caught around the Ninth Street Dam.
Harrisville - A few salmon have been caught in and around the harbor. Boats venturing outside the harbor are staying in 25 to 50 feet of water and trolling J-plugs or spoons in a variety of colors. Shore anglers and those in small boats are floating spawn under a bobber or casting spoons and body baits. Lake trout season is slowly coming to an end as fish were caught in 85 to 120 feet of water.
Oscoda - Pier fishing was limited but fish were caught in the early morning and late evening when casting spoons. Hot colors were orange and silver or blue and silver.
Au Sable River - There have been some walleye caught in the river, but dredging has slowed the number of anglers attempting to fish.
Tawas - Pier fishing was slow, with a few small perch and one or two walleyes taken. Boat anglers caught a few perch from the weedbeds off Jerry’s Marina and a few walleye were caught near Buoys 4 and 6.
Au Gres - A couple chinook salmon have been caught in the surf off the Singing Bridge access site. The walkways along the Whitney Drain remain closed for renovation. Walleye fishing is very slow so most anglers are now switching over to perch fishing. Some 8 to 10 inch perch were caught straight out near the shipping channel in 30 to 40 feet of water.
Au Gres River - Water levels are running high and fast. The river might be fishable by the weekend.
Rifle River - Water levels are high and the current is fast.
Higgins Lake - Few anglers have been out as many have turned their attention to bird hunting. Those fishing have managed to catch lake trout and perch. Those hunting are doing well for woodcock.
Houghton Lake - Cooler nights have the northern pike biting. Minnows and large crank baits are taking fish. Walleye action remains steady.
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Northwest Lower Peninsula
Petoskey - Pier anglers caught a few fish when floating spawn just off the bottom.
Charlevoix - Just a few salmon were taken by boat anglers trolling the shallows with J-plugs, reef runners and thundersticks. Target the drop-off and fish the top 50 feet of water. Shore anglers took fish in the early morning and late evening when using glow spoons. Spawn on the bottom produced fish near the Cement Plant.
Glen Lake - Is booming with perch anglers taking limit catches while still throwing a lot of fish back. The perch have started to school and several fish over 10 inches have been caught. The best location changes with the wind but stick to the north end of Big Glen between the Yacht Club and the entrance to Fisher Lake. Try wigglers, minnows or shrimp in 20 to 30 feet of water.
Frankfort - Has fair to good chinook and coho fishing in front of the piers in 150 to 170 feet of water. Steelhead can be found out deep in 320 to 350 feet of water. Pier anglers are casting alewife rigs or white and glow spoons. Those fishing off the old Elberta dock caught fish on spawn. Anglers are catching fish in Platte Bay however there is no indication yet of a large run.
Betsie River - There are many fish in the river! Anglers were catching the most from River Road all the way up past the Homestead Dam.
Onekama - The Shelf is still producing good catches of chinook. The Barrel is producing fish in the early morning but after the sun comes up, anglers are fishing 45 to 50 feet down in waters 120 to 160 feet deep while trolling white and glow J-plugs and green, orange or blue spoons. Pier anglers have caught chinook and coho in the early morning when using alewife.
Portage Lake - Good numbers of panfish are still being caught in the deeper waters on the east end of the lake. Good walleye and pike fishing. The walleye bite is better at night and the pike are hitting on small spoons and body baits throughout the day.
Manistee - Anglers are catching chinook salmon in front of the piers and in the harbor. The best baits are glow and pearl J-plugs. Pier anglers are also catching chinook when casting glow spoons.
Manistee Lake - Boat anglers are taking some nice chinook salmon.
Manistee River - Has fishable numbers of salmon although peak conditions are not here yet. Spawn, flies and small spoons are taking fish.
Hamlin Lake - Good fishing continues with limits of bluegill taken in 6 to 12 feet of water off the Boy Scout Camp and in Pete’s Bayou.
Big Sable River - Fishing slowed since the first big run but chinook are stacked up below the highway bridge. Fish are on the gravel but not bedding. Some anglers are using alewife while others are drifting spawn under a bobber. Those surfcasting at the mouth are using spawn bags however Mepps and Cleo’s were taking more fish. There are a good number of suckers below the dam.
Ludington - Boat anglers are catching chinook salmon in front of the piers and between the Bath House and the Pointe in 30 to 80 feet of water.
Pere Marquette River - Has fishable numbers of salmon although peak conditions are not here yet. Spawn, flies and small spoons are taking fish.
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Upper Peninsula
Keweenaw Bay - The bite has been slow for the most part. A few chinook, coho and lake trout were taken by those trolling about halfway down in waters 60 to 100 feet deep between Sand Point and Carla’s Café. Those jigging found a few lake trout in 120 to 240 feet of water. A nice pike was caught in Huron Bay. In the South Portage Entry, anglers have caught coho and lake trout in 60 to 90 feet of water between the Farmers Reef and the Jacobsville Lighthouse.
Falls River - There have been reports of some pink salmon in the river.
Marquette - The past week was good for lake trout fishing with many boats catching their limit in shallow waters. Salmon fishing continues to be slow however a few more chinook were caught along with a couple steelhead.
Dead River - Coho salmon have been seen.
Carp River - Coho and steelhead are in the river.
Green Bay - The chinook have started to move closer to shore. Fish were caught on the Bay side when fishing off the pier with small Cleo’s. Good colors were silver with green or blue. Smallmouth bass were caught off the pier and walleye were caught straight out from the marina on perch colored harnesses.
Ford River - Salmon are starting to show up around the mouth and several walleye anglers have caught them. The launch on the river is closed to all fishing until the construction is done.
Cedar River - Yellow perch and smallmouth bass were caught when drifting with crawlers or crank baits. Walleye were caught near the mouth when trolling a crawler harness in 15 feet of water.
Little Bay De Noc - Walleye action was spotty but fish were caught off the First Reef when trolling crawlers in 10 to 16 feet of water and in the flats near Brach’s Cabins. The Black Bottom produced a few fish however more fish were marked to the south around the East Bank in 14 to 26 feet of water. Good perch fishing in the flats out from Brach’s Cabins and off Gladstone Beach when fishing the drop-off. Excellent smallmouth action around Hunters Point.
Big Bay De Noc - No walleye to report this week but the smallmouth bass anglers are just getting started around Snake Island. Only a few catches to report so far but the fish were big. Most are drifting minnows 15 to 25 feet down along the break. Perch fishing was fair off the southern end of Ogontz when jigging worms in 8 to 14 feet of water. Salmon season is winding down off Fairport. A few chinook were still being caught on spoons 40 to 60 feet down in 100 to 120 feet of water.
Au Train - Lake trout were caught in the flats and along the Wood Island Reef.
Munising - The coho are starting to move in.
Grand Marais - Coho and steelhead were caught when trolling in the bay and out towards the Sable Point Lighthouse.
St. Mary’s River - Has good numbers of pink salmon between the Power Plant and the tour boat docks. Anglers are casting or jigging Swedish Pimples and spoons. Good walleye action in the early morning when trolling a bottom bouncer with a crawler harness and blades. Some nice yellow perch were caught in the weedbeds across from the ferry dock on Neebish Island. Good smallmouth action off the southeast corner of Sugar Island in 20 feet of water.
De Tour - Chinook and lake trout are still being caught in the shipping channel. Green and blue spoons worked well. Walleye are still being caught around Peck Island, Rutland Island, Scott Bay and north of the city launch. Off Drummond Island, perch were caught in 6 to 8 feet of water near Ashman Island and Harbor Island.
Cedarville and Hessel - Fishing has been slow but chinook can still be found 50 to 80 feet down when using hammered silver spoons with chartreuse or black. Small orange and gold spoons also caught fish.
Carp River - A couple pink salmon were caught by the Mackinaw Trail Bridge which is down near the mouth.
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South Carolina Weekly Tidetable - 7/21/2008
July 21, 2008
To find times of low and high water for other coastal areas add or subtract as indicated as tides are calculated from the Charleston Customhouse Wharf:
| Location | High | Low |
| Little River (town) | +12 min. | +32 min. |
| Murrells Inlet | -2 min | +24 min. |
| Georgetown (Sampit River) | +1 hr.,25 min. | +2 hrs.,9 min. |
| McClellanville (Jeremy Creek) | +27 min. | +25 min. |
| Edisto Beach (Edisto Island) | -26 min. | -35 min. |
| Beaufort (Beaufort River) | +1 hr.,7 min. | +52 min. |
Tides at Charleston (Customhouse Wharf)
Get specific tide information
for various SC stations.
MONDAY, July 14
05:27AM 4.3 H
11:40AM 0.5 L
06:19PM 5.6 H
TUESDAY, July 15
12:40AM 0.8 L
06:17AM 4.4 H
12:26PM 0.4 L
07:06PM 5.7 H
WEDNESDAY, July 16
01:24AM 0.7 L
07:05AM 4.5 H
01:11PM 0.3 L
07:50PM 5.8 H
THURSDAY, July 17
02:07AM 0.5 L
07:51AM 4.5 H
01:54PM 0.3 L
08:31PM 5.8 H
FRIDAY, July 18
02:47AM 0.4 L
08:34AM 4.6 H
02:35PM 0.3 L
09:10PM 5.8 H
SATURDAY, July 19
03:26AM 0.3 L
09:15AM 4.7 H
03:16PM 0.3 L
09:46PM 5.8 H
SUNDAY, July 20
04:03AM 0.2 L
09:54AM 4.8 H
03:58PM 0.3 L
10:21PM 5.7 H
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S.C. Weekly Tidetable - 7/7/2008
July 7, 2008
To find times of low and high water for other coastal areas add or subtract as indicated as tides are calculated from the Charleston Customhouse Wharf:
| Location | High | Low |
| Little River (town) | +12 min. | +32 min. |
| Murrells Inlet | -2 min | +24 min. |
| Georgetown (Sampit River) | +1 hr.,25 min. | +2 hrs.,9 min. |
| McClellanville (Jeremy Creek) | +27 min. | +25 min. |
| Edisto Beach (Edisto Island) | -26 min. | -35 min. |
| Beaufort (Beaufort River) | +1 hr.,7 min. | +52 min. |
Tides at Charleston (Customhouse Wharf)
Get specific tide information for various SC stations.
MONDAY, July 7
06:08AM -0.2 L
12:26PM 5.3 H
06:23PM 0.1 L
TUESDAY, July 8
12:34AM 5.6 H
06:55AM 0.0 L
01:18PM 5.3 H
07:18PM 0.5 L
WEDNESDAY, July 9
01:20AM 5.2 H
07:41AM 0.1 L
02:10PM 5.3 H
08:14PM 0.7 L
THURSDAY, July 10
02:07AM 4.9 H
08:27AM 0.3 L
03:01PM 5.3 H
09:11PM 0.9 L
FRIDAY, July 11
02:55AM 4.6 H
09:15AM 0.4 L
03:52PM 5.3 H
10:07PM 1.0 L
SATURDAY, July 12
03:45AM 4.4 H
10:03AM 0.5 L
04:42PM 5.4 H
11:01PM 1.0 L
SUNDAY, July 13
04:36AM 4.3 H
10:51AM 0.5 L
05:31PM 5.5 H
11:52PM 0.9 L
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South Carolina Weekly Tidetable - 6/30/2008
June 30, 2008
To find times of low and high water for other coastal areas add or subtract as indicated as tides are calculated from the Charleston Customhouse Wharf:
| Location | High | Low |
| Little River (town) | +12 min. | +32 min. |
| Murrells Inlet | -2 min | +24 min. |
| Georgetown (Sampit River) | +1 hr.,25 min. | +2 hrs.,9 min. |
| McClellanville (Jeremy Creek) | +27 min. | +25 min. |
| Edisto Beach (Edisto Island) | -26 min. | -35 min. |
| Beaufort (Beaufort River) | +1 hr.,7 min. | +52 min. |
Tides at Charleston (Customhouse Wharf)
Get specific tide information for various SC stations.
MONDAY, June 30
05:38AM 4.8 H
11:53AM -0.6 L
06:19PM 6.5 H
TUESDAY, July 1
12:56AM 0.0 L
06:41AM 4.9 H
12:52PM -0.8 L
07:20PM 6.6 H
WEDNESDAY, July 2
01:53AM -0.2 L
07:43AM 5.0 H
01:50PM -0.9 L
08:18PM 6.7 H
THURSDAY, July 3
02:48AM -0.3 L
08:43AM 5.1 H
02:46PM -0.9 L
09:14PM 6.7 H
FRIDAY, July 4
03:40AM -0.4 L
09:40AM 5.2 H
03:41PM -0.8 L
10:07PM 6.5 H
SATURDAY, July 5
04:31AM -0.4 L
10:37AM 5.3 H
04:35PM -0.5 L
10:58PM 6.3 H
SUNDAY, July 6
05:20AM -0.3 L
11:32AM 5.3 H
05:29PM -0.2 L
11:47PM 5.9 H
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South Carolina Weekly Tidetable - 6/23/2008
June 23, 2008
To find times of low and high water for other coastal areas add or subtract as indicated as tides are calculated from the Charleston Customhouse Wharf:
| Location | High | Low |
| Little River (town) | +12 min. | +32 min. |
| Murrells Inlet | -2 min | +24 min. |
| Georgetown (Sampit River) | +1 hr.,25 min. | +2 hrs.,9 min. |
| McClellanville (Jeremy Creek) | +27 min. | +25 min. |
| Edisto Beach (Edisto Island) | -26 min. | -35 min. |
| Beaufort (Beaufort River) | +1 hr.,7 min. | +52 min. |
Tides at Charleston (Customhouse Wharf)
Get specific tide information for various SC stations.
MONDAY, June 23
05:49AM 0.3 L
11:39AM 4.6 H
05:43PM 0.6 L
TUESDAY, June 24
12:00AM 5.4 H
06:30AM 0.2 L
12:26PM 4.8 H
06:35PM 0.6 L
WEDNESDAY, June 25
12:44AM 5.2 H
07:15AM 0.1 L
01:17PM 5.0 H
07:32PM 0.7 L
THURSDAY, June 26
01:34AM 5.1 H
08:04AM 0.0 L
02:13PM 5.3 H
08:36PM 0.7 L
FRIDAY, June 27
02:30AM 4.9 H
08:57AM -0.2 L
03:13PM 5.6 H
09:44PM 0.6 L
SATURDAY, June 28
03:31AM 4.8 H
09:54AM -0.3 L
04:15PM 5.9 H
10:51PM 0.5 L
SUNDAY, June 29
04:34AM 4.8 H
10:53AM -0.5 L
05:17PM 6.2 H
11:55PM 0.2 L
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Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza Rescheduled
June 19, 2008
LITTLE ROCK – Anglers after the big one on the Arkansas River will have to wait. High water and current on the river have forced the Arkansas Hospitality Association to reschedule the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza to August 1-3.
Originally scheduled for June 27-29, the tournament is the largest amateur tournament in the nation, with as many as 3,000 competitors fishing for the $100,000 grand prize.
Tournament officials moved the tournament because heavy rains throughout the Midwest continue to keep the river flow well above safe boating levels.
Executive Director of the Arkansas Hospitality Association Montine McNulty said, “We postponed the fishing tournament in the interest of safety. The fishermen support and understand the river situation. We look forward to a great tournament August 1st.â€
McNulty added that there’s a silver lining to those rain clouds.
“By rescheduling for August, we’ll have an additional five weeks to promote the tournament and recruit more anglers – meaning more competition and potentially even more prize money to distribute.â€
All current tournament registrations will be honored for the new dates, and the tournament rules and prize pay-out arrangements will remain the same. Full tournament rules, format, and pay-outs are available at www.arkansasbigbass.com .
Current registrants unable to participate on the rescheduled August dates can receive a refund of their registration fees. Contact the Arkansas Hospitality Association at (501) 376-2323 or 1-800-472-5022. All refund requests must be postmarked by Monday, July 7. .
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South Carolina Weekly Tidetable - 6/16/2008
June 16, 2008
To find times of low and high water for other coastal areas add or subtract as indicated as tides are calculated from the Charleston Customhouse Wharf:
| Location | High | Low |
| Little River (town) | +12 min. | +32 min. |
| Murrells Inlet | -2 min | +24 min. |
| Georgetown (Sampit River) | +1 hr.,25 min. | +2 hrs.,9 min. |
| McClellanville (Jeremy Creek) | +27 min. | +25 min. |
| Edisto Beach (Edisto Island) | -26 min. | -35 min. |
| Beaufort (Beaufort River) | +1 hr.,7 min. | +52 min. |
Tides at Charleston (Customhouse Wharf)
Get specific tide information for various SC stations.
MONDAY, June 16
01:11AM 0.5 L
06:50AM 4.4 H
12:58PM 0.3 L
07:33PM 5.8 H
TUESDAY, June 17
01:54AM 0.5 L
07:35AM 4.4 H
01:39PM 0.3 L
08:15PM 5.8 H
WEDNESDAY, June 18
02:35AM 0.4 L
08:18AM 4.4 H
02:19PM 0.3 L
08:55PM 5.8 H
THURSDAY, June 19
03:15AM 0.4 L
08:59AM 4.4 H
02:57PM 0.3 L
09:34PM 5.7 H
FRIDAY, June 20
03:54AM 0.4 L
09:39AM 4.4 H
03:36PM 0.4 L
10:10PM 5.6 H
SATURDAY, June 21
04:32AM 0.4 L
10:18AM 4.4 H
04:15PM 0.4 L
10:45PM 5.6 H
SUNDAY, June 22
05:09AM 0.3 L
10:57AM 4.5 H
04:57PM 0.5 L
11:21PM 5.5 H
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Most State Parks and Reservoirs Open After Storms
June 12, 2008
Most of Indiana’s state parks and reservoirs are open and ready for use this week, according to Dan Bortner, director of the Department of Natural Resources Division of Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs.
“A few of our properties have facilities closed or have reduced some operations due to high water or storm damage. I am so proud of our staff and how they are responding to this situation. Almost all of our properties are open and ready for hiking, camping, fishing, swimming and interpretive programs. Our inns are open as well,” Bortner said.
In locations where camping facilities, cabins or shelters must be closed temporarily, guests with reservations are being contacted either by the DNR property or through the Central Reservation System to let them know the status and make them aware of other possible locations with campsites, cabins or shelters available.
To check on a camping or shelter reservation, contact the Central Reservation System Call Center at 1-866-622-6746.
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Storm-related closures are affecting only the seven properties listed below. There are no closures at any of the other (24) state parks and reservoirs at this time.
- Brookville Lake: Beaches at Mounds SRA and Quakertown SRA are currently closed but should reopen by the weekend. For local updates, call (765) 647-2657.
- Cagles Mill Lake: Cunot SRA and the lower falls at Cataract SRA are closed. The marina and beach are closed at Lieber SRA. The campground, pool and all other facilities are open, but no drinking water is available. For local updates, call (765) 795-4576.
- Harmonie State Park: Horse trails, boat ramp and all overnight facilities will be closed on June 12 when rising water from the Wabash River is expected to cross the park road. These facilities and likely will remain closed through June 19 as the Wabash River crests and recedes. The swimming pool and three picnic areas with four shelters will remain open. For local updates, call (812) 682-4821.
- Monroe Lake: All beaches are currently closed. Some campsites and boat ramps are closed. Some roads are flooded and impassable. For local updates call (812) 837-9546.
- Patoka Lake: Beach is closed; campground and all other facilities are open; for local updates call (812) 685-2464.
- Raccoon SRA at Cecil M. Harden Lake: The beach is closed. July 4th fireworks will be moved to Saturday, Aug. 30. The campground and launching ramp are currently open but additional rain may close the main SRA road. For the latest conditions, call (765) 344-1412.
- Shakamak State Park: All facilities are closed and will remain so at least through June 15. For local updates, call (812) 665-2158.
In addition, all facilities are back open at Turkey Run State Park and Salamonie Lake following some storm damage last weekend. For local information at Turkey Run, call (765) 597-2635. For local information at Salamonie Lake, call (260) 468-2125.
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Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza Set For June 27-29
June 12, 2008
LITTLE ROCK – Registration is open for the 2008 Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza, the country’s largest amateur big bass tournament, which will be held on the Arkansas River for the ninth consecutive year, with this year’s dates June 27-29.
Fishermen can register online at www.arkansasbigbass.com.
The angler who lands the largest fish in the three-day tournament will take home $100,000, with other cash prizes available throughout the weekend. Approximately 3,000 fishermen are expected to compete in the event. Total prize money will be determined by the total number of registrants in the tournament. After several false starts due to high water in 2007, tournament officials distributed more than $214,000 in total prizes to last year’s winners.
The tournament begins at 6 a.m. on all three days, with the first hourly weigh-in at 8 a.m. and subsequent weigh-ins at the top of each hour until the final 1 p.m. weigh-in. Cash prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish in each pool each hour.
Big Bass Bonanza is sponsored by the Arkansas Hospitality Association, and the contest spans 300 miles of eligible fishing from Fort Smith to Dumas - the entire length of the Arkansas River within the state’s borders.
The entry fee for each day of the tournament is $80 until June 12, when the fee increases to $90 per day.
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High, Muddy Water No Problem for Catfishermen
June 10, 2008
LINCOLN, Neb. – Recent heavy rains, high water so murky it could pass for strong coffee, high humidity and the warmest temperatures so far this year, proved to be the right combination for catching catfish at Wagon Train Lake east of Hickman on Saturday morning, May 7 for three Lincoln fishermen.
Luke Covington and his sons, Eli and Micah, all of Lincoln, were fishing on the west side of the lake and caught two channel catfish on worms.
Covington said the fish were taken from an area where the grassy shoreline was underwater after recent heavy rains.
Before heading to the lake, be sure you have a 2008 Nebraska fishing permit which can be purchased online from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Web site at www.OutdoorNebraska.org, from a Commission office, or any of some 900 permit vendors across the state. With a few exceptions, any angler 16 years old or older is required to have a Nebraska fishing permit to fish in Nebraska. The resident annual fishing permit costs $26, a nonresident annual fishing permit is $58. Also pick up a free copy of the 2008 Nebraska Fishing Guide, which has information about fishing regulations and public waters across the state.