Im new to targeting lake trout but understand a 34 white tube jig with sucker meat is the way to go. The water is warming into the low 50s by the afternoon and clarity approximately 8ft. Fly fishing is best after the ice leaves our lakes. Hows the fishing i heard that the bfl that was held there a couple weeks ago was really rough. Crappie are staging in mouths of coves mid lake and under docks. Lots of smaller fish up shallow, but the bigger ones seemed to be. Fly fishing grand lake stream in maine grand lake stream has been regulated as fly fishing only since 1903. As of 382020, the best fishing on grand lake is found in water 20 feet or less, where rainbow and brown trout are found. The inlets are running full and dumping lots of water into the lake, the current in the channel to shadow is very strong and there is lots of floating debris around the lake, use caution while boating. A bait and tackle shop is a fishermans goto supply shop not for just bait, but also that downlow fishing scoop that you really need to find the big ones you are looking for. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for grand lake stream in maine. Here you will find all the information you need to make the best decisions for todays fishing. Considered the best bass fishing lake in oklahoma, grand lake is also the crappie capital of the world and has the largest population of paddlefish, also known as spoonbill, in the state of oklahoma. Fishing reports and discussions for grand lake millpond, green lake county wisconsin.
Grand oklahoma department of wildlife conservation. Grand lake, colorado fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fishing season updates, fly shop and fishing guides, and fly fishing weather. Yesterday we received another foot of snow in the area. Paddlefish activity is fair and begining to increase along the neosho river and the grand river. Fishing grand lake oklahoma grand lake is one of the best fisheries in the united states and host numerous fishing tournaments annuallygrand lake fishing guides grand lake oklahoma has fishing guides for bass, crappie, spoonbill catfish, blue catfish, white bass, paddle fish. Grand lake, colorado fishing report whacking fatties.
A lot of bass are being caught on grand lake right now. It is of moderate size 655 acres and depth 34 feet. Ive gone down to table rock the last few years in late marchearly april to get in on the white runs there and had some decent success, but i didnt know. Hanchin n 1 0 1 2 miles schaut creek arren creek schaulks creek grand lake outlet dam grand is. The map also shows hotspots where our fishing junkies have caught lunkers and posted photos and stories. The lake is 2ft above normal and remains murky due to spring rains. Apr 19, 2015 each of the top 10 pros in the rayovac flw series tournament on grand lake relied heavily on sight fishing for their limits. You must release all lake trout that are 2636 in length and can only keep 4 of any other size. Browns and kokanee are also present in grand lake and provide good fall fishing. Black bass bay lotus lake thompson harbor presque isle. Grand and grdas lake hudson are the only two major lakes in the state where residents can own lakefront property on the waters edge. Fishing reports from grand lakegrand fishing report.
Panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye can be found here. George littlejohn on how to use the garmin livescope. Fishing reports and photos from anglers, tackle shops and fishing guides that fish grand lake, its rivers. Oct 20, 2016 grand lake fishing report for october 20, 2016. The grand lake fishing map contains information about some of the best fishing spots this lake has to offer as well as the nearby cottages, campgrounds, and bait and tackle shops. Crappie are beginning to bite more frequent on warm sunny days, 1015 ft of water seem to be holding the most fish. It is also a haven for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife. Lake granby fishing report courtesy of fishing with bernie grand lake fishing report courtesy of the fish. The grand lake fishing report was started 18 years ago as a way to help local fishermen and those planning a fishing trip to grand lake o the cherokees get the most current grand lake fishing reports. Below are the latest grand lake fishing reports submitted by charter captains, fishing guides, cottage owners. Salmon follow the smelt, a favorite forage fish, into grand lake stream. Heres the latest fishing and weather forecast for grand lake. Grand lake report from the grand county fishing report from fishing with bernie. This little short section of river thats only three miles long has attracted anglers from around the world for years.
According to grand lake bait and tackle, fishermen are hunting for keeper crappies but the unusual rain and weather has caused problems for fishermen all season. Access other maps for various points of interests and businesses. Fishing grand lake, arkansas grand lake fishing reports. The largest population of paddlefish in the world swims in this water and attracts people from all over the globe. Grand lake is located in presque isle county, michigan. Bernie reports that lake trout have been active in 5090 of water.
Friday morning, i loaded up the boat with chris day and his family for a morning of catching white bass and crappie. Grand lake oklahoma links and information fishing tournaments, summer town info, float trip report the elk river at noel, mo, grand lake links mobile guide, oklahoma department of wildlife, gla home grand lake visitors center grove, ok, monkey island reporter. Grand lake o the cherokees fishing reports recently shared catches and fishing spots. This chart is for informational purposes only to show what people have been reporting for ice depths for grand lake millpond, green lake county and thus is only as valid as the data submitted by those users. Grand lake stream, maine fishing report whacking fatties.
When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, rainbow trout, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and yellow perch. Guide ivan martin and web developer bud gammell partnered to give interested anglers the most current up to date lake fishing info. Paddlefish activity is moderate in spots along the grand and neosho rivers. Crappie fishing was a little slow but picked up as the sun came out.
Lake grand fishing reports recently shared catches and fishing spots. Interactive map of grand lake o the cherokees that includes marina locations, boat ramps. The weekly fishing report is intended to give you an idea of fishing conditions around the state. Colorado statewide fishing report and conditions june 21 state and lake records oklahoma department of wildlife grand lake oklahoma fishing thomas service new state record paddlefish weighs 2 5 pounds oklahoma grand lake fishing reportgrand county fishing report hit the ice early for bestgrand lake oklahoma fishing thomas serviceokiefish fish oklahomafishing reports archives lance s. October 29, 2018 the grand lake guy leave a comment. The grand lake fishing report was started 20 years ago as a way to help local fishermen and those pl. Explore and download more related images with no background on. Grand lake o the cherokees is one of the premiere lakes in the midwest and the crown jewel of a chain of lakes in the northeastern oklahoma region.
Licenses are available at the conoco gas station on highway 34 at the entrance to grand lake and other locations throughout the county. Fly fishing grand lake stream in maine perfect fly store. Even after hearing a detailed report about the bass populations looking pretty good in grand lake o the cherokees, veteran local angler alan head still had his doubts wednesday evening. Grand lake weekly fishing reports fishing with bernie. It is widely considered one of the best lake trout lakes in the state with fish weighing more than 20 pounds. Several trips over the past few weeks have produced over 20 pounds for our best 5 fish. Here is your grand county fishing report for the week of 21720. Fishing reports for grand lake, includes tournament schedules, weather, lake level, photos, food, lodging, guides, fuel and motels in the grand lake area.
At 265 feet deep grand lake is the deepest natural lake in colorado. Grand lake stream, maine fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fishing season updates, fly shop and fishing guides, and fly fishing weather. More information about fishing in grand county from the bureau of land management. Williams fork is fishing very well from the bank for rainbow lakers and a few browns. Here is your grand county fishing report for the week of 32320. Hey allen dad and i bought a small bass boat and we really want to catch some catfish got to oklahoma fishing license but we dont know grand lake at all and ive been saltwater fishing for the last 30 years in florida so im kind of lost was wondering if you could give some tips and i would love to go fishing with you sometime and see just how. Grand lake fishing report 2018 grand lake oklahoma.
This is creating lots of slush on our lakes, making travel difficult for walkers and some snowmobiles. The event, presented by powerpole and hosted by the grand lake association, set up perfectly for looking at them. The fish community and fishery of grand lake, presque isle. Grand lake fishing report march 2019 grand lake oklahoma. As of 382020, warm and windy weather has firmed up ice and relieved recent slush issues. Fishing grand lake, new brunswick grand lake fishing. Report from the eleven mile marina weekly fishing report. Best fishing trails near grand lake, colorado alltrails. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water. Release of the states fish stocking report revealed news grand lake anglers did.
Special report 54 the fish community and fishery of grand lake, presque isle county, michigan in 200405 with emphasis on walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass sr54 may 2011 patrick a. Grand lake anglers hit up odwc, grda for answers fishing. Grand lake is a 5,660 acre lake with a maximum depth of 20 feet located in preque isle county, michigan. Lots of birds, woodpeckers and something ive never seen before.
Colorado parks and wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. Use electronics to find fish then spider rig or shoot docs in 10 to 15 foot of water. If you need fishing tackle, or are looking for a fishing guide or fishing charter please visit tackle, guides, charters. It is approximately 20 feet deep at its deepest point. Grand lake offers some of the best crappie fishing in the entire state of ohio come experience beautiful grand lake st. Kirks flyshop grand lake grand lakes premier outfitter.
Fishermen will find a variety of fish including smallmouth bass, sucker, breambluegill, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, carp, perch, northern pike and pumpkinseed sunfish here. Fishing was excellent on main lake and some secondary points. Lets face it, theres a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. As the ice clears and the water warms in the spring, rainbow fishing can be best here. Grand lake fishing reports recently shared catches and fishing spots. Grand lake fishing map colorado vacation directory. We caught most of our fish using live minnows in 810 ft of water on brush piles in the back of coves, around the mid lake area. The next decent rain should bring a fair paddlefish run. Tackle and fishing landlocked salmon fishing in the lakes starts at iceout. Little grand lake,minnesota fishing report fishing notes. Bass seem to be partial to crankbaits and congregating around shallow points. I have a high school tournament on grand lake o the cherokees on march 9th and march 10th. May 17, 2014 grand lake fishing report with andy littlejohn. Its 46,500 surface acres of water are ideal for boating, skiing, fishing, swimming and sailing.
This should mean a great spring fishing opportunity for salmon and brook trout. Fishing reports and angler photos from grand lake, upper hudson lake below dam, spavinaw lake and eucha lake. The agency manages 42 state parks, all of colorados wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. Download it free and customize it based on your own creative projects. Apr 22, 2019 the report is updated every tuesday so check here weekly for the latest and greatest info. The season for fly fishing for salmon begins early may. Im leaving for an flw rayovac tournament on the 27th and was wondering if the bite has gotten any better. Largemouth bass seem to prefer plastics and alabama rigs. Bait, lures and ice jigs below bobbers are all working.
Grand lake is a general development lake located two miles south of rockville in southeastern stearns county. Consistently ranked among the top lakes for bass fishing in the region. Maine fly fishing in grand lake stream at weatherbys. The grand lake guy on how to use the garmin livescope. Started 1pm or so in hot weather and missed a couple but caught two small ones off and o. A detailed fishing report for the grand lake will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. The white bass are back from the spawn and on their annual feeding on grand lake in oklahoma. Drop your reports and fishing tips from grand lake. Lake reservoir public fishing grand lake motorized boats and portable ice fishing shelters are allowed on the lake. Small spoons in pink or silver tipped with wax or butter worm are recommended to fish these shallow waters.
Lake fishing is becoming more consistent with water levels stabilizing, the warmer days have been producing the best bites. Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for brook trout, landlocked salmon fishing in grand lake stream with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish. Crappie activity is slow to fair around submerged brush structures and docks. Currently, according to reports, the crappies are spawning. Pike are slow but this is the time of year the biggest pike in the lake are caught.
With iceoff quickly approaching in grand county, read more. Grand lake fishing remains fair to good for all species, but does seem to change with this crazy spring weather. Fishing report oklahoma department of wildlife conservation. Marys and all that it has to offer check out matts facebook page at matt tuttles crappie guide service for more information on booking a guided fishing service. Current weather including air temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction are continuously updated throughout the day.
Expect subzero temperatures early morning with some warming but not much. Be very careful around shorelines, inlets any shallow rocky areas. I didnt start the app until at timber lake and starting to come back. Beautiful views the whole way with waterfalls, meadows, and canyons. What is the best time of year to target the whites. Its hard being the bearer of bad news, but it is bad out there. Current fly fishing conditions are not going to be good today.
Grand lake millpond is a 242 acre waterway in green lake county, wisconsin. Landlocked salmon and brook trout numbers looked really good when we surveyed lake st. White bass are in good numbers below pensacola dam and seem to prefer jigs. Cpw issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority wildlife.
Saw a moose towards the top on the way back, kind of wonder if he was there on the way up. Angler reports from this winter revealed a surprisingly slow ice fishing season. Grand lake fishing report 12 matching articles field. Visitors have access to grand lake millpond from public boat landings. Lake granby report from the grand county fishing report from fishing with bernie. Jan 15, 2012 ive never been down to grand lake but i have heard good things about the white bass fishing. Children under 16 dont need a fishing license, but may take only half the legal limit. As of 12262019, the lake is 100% capped with thickness running 7 to 11 inches. Not long after the white suckers move it to spawn, another wave of salmon targeting the sucker eggs follows. Grand lake fishing report april 22, 2019 animated crappie. Rated as the second best lake in the state for bass tournament success and number one in average bass weight and winning weight. The updates come from a combination of creel clerks and other dnr staff around the state and reflect past fishing conditions over the last seven days.