Thread: Old Town lake

How's it been going Rusty. Did you finally put down the golf clubs? I will be heading to Old Town soon. Have you heard any reports?

Hey Rusty, you been catching any fish lately, haven't seen many posts lately. Good to see your still kicking.

Hey Glenn, I have not heard a thing about Old Town. I'll dig around some though.I know probably by the end of this month one might better hit the lake. They'll spawn out before the middle of April, weather permitting.

Heck no I haven't put the clubs down....YET... been shooting in the low to mid eighties though...which ain't to shabby for a guy like me.

Naw Mr. Jerry, ain't been fishing in a long time. I have been trying to get a honey do business going and have been working weekends. I have invested quite a bit of money in it and better stick with it for a while. I'm trying to quit my regular job. Thirty years of rewinding electrical apparatus is enough, i'm burning out. I do set sundays aside for rest. i'm looking out the window now as I type and it sure looks good, it is a little chilly here but not to cold to fish. I have been seeing those big fish you and your brother have been catching and all I can say is DAYUM. :D

Still no info on this lake?? Has anybody heard anything?? Also, can someone tell me the best way to get to it and where the best place to launch is. I have never been to Old Town, but I am thinking about making a trip. Thanks

Winghunting, I am unsure where you are located but basically get on state highway1 ( goes through Marianna, Forrest City, Wynne and north) and go south until you get to Walnut Corner (Barton) which is the intersection of hwy 1 and hwy 49 (to Helena). There is a Conoco station and a traffic light there. Continue South through that traffic light and you will travel about 10 miles through some flat curvy roads and it will intersect with hwy 44. You will see the lake in front of you at that intersection. Turn right and go about 1/2 mile and you will see a public ramp on your left. Hope this helps. I fish ther fairly often and will be there this weekend with my brother ( "Roll" on this message board). If I can give you any more info just let me know.

I wish yall all the luck in the world. I sure wished i could go, i'll br honey doing....

Originally Posted by Gut Shot

Winghunting, I am unsure where you are located but basically get on state highway1 ( goes through Marianna, Forrest City, Wynne and north) and go south until you get to Walnut Corner (Barton) which is the intersection of hwy 1 and hwy 49 (to Helena). There is a Conoco station and a traffic light there. Continue South through that traffic light and you will travel about 10 miles through some flat curvy roads and it will intersect with hwy 44. You will see the lake in front of you at that intersection. Turn right and go about 1/2 mile and you will see a public ramp on your left. Hope this helps. I fish ther fairly often and will be there this weekend with my brother ( "Roll" on this message board). If I can give you any more info just let me know.

Originally Posted by Gut Shot

Winghunting, I am unsure where you are located but basically get on state highway1 ( goes through Marianna, Forrest City, Wynne and north) and go south until you get to Walnut Corner (Barton) which is the intersection of hwy 1 and hwy 49 (to Helena). There is a Conoco station and a traffic light there. Continue South through that traffic light and you will travel about 10 miles through some flat curvy roads and it will intersect with hwy 44. You will see the lake in front of you at that intersection. Turn right and go about 1/2 mile and you will see a public ramp on your left. Hope this helps. I fish ther fairly often and will be there this weekend with my brother ( "Roll" on this message board). If I can give you any more info just let me know.

Thanks alot....I have never been there but I am thinking about going this weekend. Have you heard of anybody catching them there?

I know that they were catching them for about a week just before the snow hit. I am thinking that with the warmer weather that the water will have warmed by this weekend. The water is only about 6 or 7 feet deep at it's deepest ( mostly 4 feet or so) so it does not take but 2 or 3 days of warm weather to warm the water back up properly. If you do go, be sure and have what you need before you get there. Stores and gas stations are scarce for about 10 miles around there.