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Hey guys I have a few questions about bass fishing at Floyd Lamb park.
Hours
I see that the Summer hours are 8am - 8pm. I have been there twice this month and arrived at about 7:15am - 7:30am and both times it seemed like people have already been fishing for a while. What is the earliest you are allowed to fish? I thought it was 8am but it seems like people start fishing alot earlier than that.
Fee
Both times i got there, no one was in the booth. I put my $6 each time in the little box. Someone told me that if its just me by myself its only a $1? I am not sure how true it is but i wanted to confirm it if it is. I will pay my fee what ever it is but i just want to be sure it is the right amount.
Bass
Which is the best pond for bass? I was able to catch a 2.5 lb bass in the big pond couple days ago. I had someone told me the 2nd to the biggest pond is the best for bass while someone else told me the smallest pond?
If anyone can give me any info or advice on which pond to focus on I would appreciate it. I went there this morning with limited time and I also live very far and would like to make the best out of my trips out there.
Thank you in advance.
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The booth is typically open during those hours. The gates open when the maintenance crews get there. It has been years but thinking as early as 6am/sunrise'ish time. Either pay with the envelope or get a season pass when the gate isn't manned. Passes are only good Dec 31st to Dec 31st so if you buy one now it is only good for 7 months or so.
6 bucks it is. Before I had a boat I fished there more often since it is 10 minutes away and just purchased a annual pass. 50 something if I remember right.
I caught Bass in 3 of the 4 ponds. No one pond seemed any better than the other. Easy enough to work ones away around each in a morning. I usually fished were everyone wasn't just to avoid the crowds. The one closest to the road, not the big pond but the one right after it, is the only one I never caught anything in. I know there is bluegill in it.
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The annual pass is the way to go if you plan on going often--- I think the policy for the annual pass has changed.I got mine last year mid-July and it expires this July---much better for the user.The pass is not good for Lake Mead,however,that's a different operation.
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yep FLSP is state, lake mead is federal
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Talk about a rookie---I made it out to Lamb for a couple of hours today and had a nice-sized bass on.Got him to about 5 feet of shore and he threw the hook. I guess I didn't get a good hook set as I was surprised by the strike on such a slow day. As soon as it felt the hook it swam at me and jumped and I wasn't ready.Another guy out there got a little one (about 12") and these were the only fish from 4-7p.m. on the back pond.
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[quote TheChief] Talk about a rookie---I made it out to Lamb for a couple of hours today and had a nice-sized bass on.Got him to about 5 feet of shore and he threw the hook. I guess I didn't get a good hook set as I was surprised by the strike on such a slow day. As soon as it felt the hook it swam at me and jumped and I wasn't ready.Another guy out there got a little one (about 12") and these were the only fish from 4-7p.m. on the back pond.[/quote]
Back pond meaning the small pond or the second biggest pond? My girlfriend and I was there from early morning till 3pm yesterday and not one bite. I think we will try in the afternoon next time.
In the biggest pond (near the grass) and in the little pond I could see schools of tiny fish. I am not sure what they were though. I just wish FLP wasnt so far from me so I could fish it more often. I am destined to catch some bass this year!
Also thanks for the info so far guys, i appreciate it!
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It was the 2nd largest pond-- I've never fished the smallest 2.The fishing was slow for others as well,and the bite is very light so don't do what I did-- be prepared.
There's some good info from people with lots of knowledge in older posts.Search "bass Floyd Lamb" or similar.Good luck!
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The next time i go out to Floyd Lamb, i want to focus on the second biggest pond. I know no one wants to give up their secret spots, but if anyone could give me any advice or let me know what area of the pond you would recommend, please feel free to let me know. When fishing the second pond we usually fish the NW area near the grass in the water.
My girlfriend has never fished in her life and has already been out with me 3 times. I want her to at least catch something...haha. Anyways, i have added the pic of the pond of reference. Thank you in advance.
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I've caught several off the south point casting north and working my way to the right from there for a hundred feet or so.
I was using squarebills when I was messing around out there most of the time to cover water.
2 inch (#53) Rapala clackin' crank in Regal Shad or Helsinki Shad.
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[quote wolfs4evr]I've caught several off the south point casting north and working my way to the right from there for a hundred feet or so.
I was using squarebills when I was messing around out there most of the time to cover water.
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Awesome info thanks! Ironically, the area you posted is the only area out of all 4 ponds that we havent tried out. The first person i ever spoke to there actually did tell me that the 2nd pond was the best place to catch LMB but I was just so focused on working the grassy area in the largest pond that I always end up going to the same spot.
I love fishing with my plastics so we will see how that goes. The battle continues!
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There are five spots on that 2nd biggest pond that have wood cover. Like old stumps. Go slow with polarized glasses and they are pretty easy to find.
I always caught fish of those spots. In the winter I would catch small bass and trout in the smallest of the ponds on 4 inch power worms texas rigged. The trout there love those belive it or not.
They dont stock that one but alot of guys will release their trout into that little pond.
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[quote Dan79]There are five spots on that 2nd biggest pond that have wood cover. Like old stumps. Go slow with polarized glasses and they are pretty easy to find.
I always caught fish of those spots. In the winter I would catch small bass and trout in the smallest of the ponds on 4 inch power worms texas rigged. The trout there love those belive it or not.
They dont stock that one but alot of guys will release their trout into that little pond.[/quote]
Wow thanks for the info! I think i am aware of only one of the stumps. I was reading older threads on here and remember some one mentioning 3 main structures in there but that was years ago. We are probably heading out tomorrow and will focus on the 2nd pond. The few times i been there i always get drawn to the grassy area in the main pond and I alway end up trying the smallest pond before we leave.
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I've caught plenty in the smallest pond. They are there.
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So we were able go to FLP yesterday at around 3:30pm. Attempted to purchase a yearly pass but the computer system was down so we were able to get in free for the day.
Headed to pond #2 and worked the South end. I could see tons of tiny fish and could see 2 different bass at 2 different locations hanging around patrolling the shallows. They werent interested in anything.
I was able to locate 4 of the structures (I think i know where the 5th one is but that area was closed due to branches that was just cut down). I worked all the structures from different angles and different lures but wasnt able to see any bass or get any hits.
We stayed until 8pm on the dot. It was another long drive home...haha.
I just wish the ponds were open all night. One of the most successful years of bass fishing I have had was when we used to fish at nights anywhere from 10pm to 7am.
Anyways, I am still determined and luckily my girlfriend hasnt given up yet either.
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Dont beat yourself up too bad. Those ponds are very very hard to fish. They get alot of pressue, and the recruitment is not great there.
Keep in mind esp this time of year, they do alot of eating of baby bass... baby bass flukes on light line could be a good option. Fish them really slow around that cover you found.
Good luck!
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Keep at it friend. Bass are a tricky species, as you know. I have a hard time with them myself. You'll get one.
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Thanks for the advice guys. Will be trying some new techniques tomorrow which is out of my comfort zone. Hopefully one of them works.
My daughter is getting done with school next week and i was planning trying somewhere else soon. Where would be the next place we should try for largemouth/smallmouth? Keep in mind that we will fishing from the shore.
Also i would like to bass fish at night sometime. Where would you guys recommend?
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Man, bass can be tough from shore out here. The Urban Ponds are hit or miss at best, with Floyd Lamb being the best of them for bass.
Fishing at Lake Mead from shore can be a pain, but you can be successful. The bass are shallow right now, and you should have no problem locating them at night or during the low-light hours. If you are willing to hike around a bunch, you will catch some fish. You just need to get on some good boots and cover ground.
Go to a spot like Crawdad Cove or Kingman Wash. Fish will be in those areas, so fish with what you are confident in (given that it is a proven bait) and make 1000 casts over a mile of shoreline. You will eventually find some fish like this. Safe bets would be a texas-rigged worm, a weightless senko, a spinnerbait and a jig for rocky areas.
For this style of fishing I like to just bring one rod and a backpack with a couple small tackle trays and a few bags of soft-plastics. You can pack your water, food and sunscreen into your backpack and go all day like this. Don't forget the needle-nose pliers.
I would try Sand Hollow, Utah for some night fishing. This place is a great bass fishery. A smaller lake, it is easily fished from shore. It get's crowded there on the weekends, and summer will be crowded all the time. Maybe camp out there for a night to do some awesome night-fishing while everyone else sleeps.
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I was out at #33 Hole and Rocky Point a few times 2weeks ago and had limited success.I got a couple small LMB and a couple got off.i was using T-rigged Yum dinger in watermellon colors.These were evening trips and on my last trip I couldn't find LMB at all.I threw everything I had.I did catch a few stripers on a white spinnerbait and the one pictured on a silver/blue castmaster.I want to learn the LMB but they weren't cooperating at all! From one noob to another---Keep at it !
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Your far better off to head to Sand Hollow in Utah and get in a good morning of fishing verse the frustration elsewhere. With the kids getting out of school and summer here the afternoon at Sand Hollow will suck/be crowed on what there is for shore line fishing areas but up to lunch time or so pretty good fishing. You can get a one day fishing license online or yearly. Just short of a 2 hour drive.
Where I learned to catch bass... Before boat, etc.
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