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Spent a couple hours after work at a new fish pond. I've drivin past Newton a few times, but never had my tackle with me. This day I finally was prepared. Picked a little spot on the bank and tossed out a crawler and bubble trying for bait while I got the other rod ready. Didn't take long for my fish first, a footlong largemouth. After that, the action was steady for all the small bluegill and perch one could stand, with a couple crappie mixed in. Took an hour to finally get my second rig in the water. I put a small piece of perch on in hopes of a tiger musky finding it. No luck, but it did catch a few more lmb and more perch. Nothing fancy for tackle, just used a small float with an inch of crawler or perch meat 10" below. Should be pretty easy fishin if you have youngsters that need some fishy love.
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Great report I always like Newton after the skiers give it up. How’s the water level? Hope it’s not going to be as low as the last few years. Thanks for the good news. Later Jeff
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No ski boats, but it was a Thurs night. Not sure on water level. I haven't been there enough to know what is considered high or low. Definitely not close to full. However, there were several fishing boats coming and going from the ramp, some of larger size. Didn't look like they were having any issues launching so the water level seems good enough to boat fish.
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Cool that’s good news if the skiers have backed off on week nights. Thanks Jeff
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Wasn't there a post about Newton reservoir being wakeless speed after it drops to a certain level.
Okay found it.
I heard that there is a sign at the ramp with a elevation mark on the ramp forthis rule.
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I had forgotten that, but you are correct, they have a yellow line painted on the ramp that is the official level. Thanks for reminding me about that. Later Jeff
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