Fishing Forum

Since my sons will be out of school this Thurs. and Fri. for UEA, I'm thinking of taking them to E. Lake early on Fri. for a little high-mountain trout action.

I plan on taking the 14' aluminum boat, fishing with minnows either below a bobber or off the bottom, and trying to replentish my stocks of minnows via a minnow trap.

A few questions: Will they still be hitting minnows suspended three to four feet or so below a bobber in the morning, or now that's a cooler time of year, should I try different tactics? Can I still launch a boat? What's E. Lake's level like?

Fuzzy?

Thanks for anyone's recommendations or advice in advance. My kids, as will I, will appreciated it.
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hey fisher.. i have been in St louis for the last 4 weeks so i would not know to much about E-lake right now.. the fish should still be eating the minnows tho.. try up on top.. if your not get any fish on top try putting it on the bottom..
you should be able to launch by hand there.. if you try and back a truck up to the water you might get stuck tho.. the lake was down about 10 feet last time i was up there and still going down some.. so the edges still mught be soft mud..
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Many thanks, my friend. Thanks in part to your suggestions, I've had a pretty good time at E. Lake a time or two this year.
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Yes, I just got back from up there. I'll be posting a report with photos(hopefully my computer will work now) - E-lake was hot !
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Let's hear your report! I plan on going in the morning.[]
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