02-09-2006, 01:09 PM
[cool][#0000ff]We stopped by Smith and Eddies to make our donations and then drove by the South Marina for a looksee. The gates are closed and a sign says "Closed For Season". I have been told that is until April 1.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is a dirt road that goes out onto the north dike, but I think it is closed to the public. In the "olden days", I used to trudge clear out to the end, to fish off the rocks. Got lots of crappies, walleyes and cats. Started catching big cats as soon as the ice came off or about mid February. Heres a pic of a batch of cats taken off the north dike, inside the channel in early spring.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you follow the road that goes by the entrance to the south marina, to the north, it winds around and there is a dirt road that goes out along the dike to a point about halfway between the two marinas. You can park and walk up over the dike to fish along the rocks.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is also a "road" that goes around the south and west sides of the lake. I did not check it on this trip, but I am guessing it might require a Humvee or tracked vehicle to get into right now. It is bad during dry months, with deep ruts and potholes. When it is filled with snowmelt or heavy rain, you don't even wanna try it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]However, the fishing along the rocks can be great around the other sidesof the lake. Where the road ends, near the "light pole", it can be very good for walleye during the "run". At other times of the year you can often get into a few wipers, if they venture close to the rocks chasing shad. Almost always good for a few kitties.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is a dirt road that goes out onto the north dike, but I think it is closed to the public. In the "olden days", I used to trudge clear out to the end, to fish off the rocks. Got lots of crappies, walleyes and cats. Started catching big cats as soon as the ice came off or about mid February. Heres a pic of a batch of cats taken off the north dike, inside the channel in early spring.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you follow the road that goes by the entrance to the south marina, to the north, it winds around and there is a dirt road that goes out along the dike to a point about halfway between the two marinas. You can park and walk up over the dike to fish along the rocks.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There is also a "road" that goes around the south and west sides of the lake. I did not check it on this trip, but I am guessing it might require a Humvee or tracked vehicle to get into right now. It is bad during dry months, with deep ruts and potholes. When it is filled with snowmelt or heavy rain, you don't even wanna try it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]However, the fishing along the rocks can be great around the other sidesof the lake. Where the road ends, near the "light pole", it can be very good for walleye during the "run". At other times of the year you can often get into a few wipers, if they venture close to the rocks chasing shad. Almost always good for a few kitties.[/#0000ff]
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