Thread: Let the Madness begin

Runabouts, ski boats, wake boat, houseboats, Cabin cruisers, jet skies, more jet skies, and last but not least: the mentally challenged people who drive them. Only weekdays from here on out for me. Good luck everyone

I'm right there with you:rolleyes:

Going to have to start fishing after work during the week or be on the water by 5am and off by 10 or start night fishing.

Rend was insane today! So many boats, tubs, jet skis. At least the crappie bite was good.

Glad I fish hp restricted lakes that don't have any of those pleasure boaters.

Sounds like kentucky lake today and you forgot all the kayaks too.

I'm so glad that I have the opportunity to fish the weekdays now.


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hanr3 you fished a different Clinton than I did the boat traffic was terrible.

Originally Posted by ichabod

hanr3 you fished a different Clinton than I did the boat traffic was terrible.

The only 2 or 3 day holiday on which Lake of Egypt is NOT a zoo is Christmas!

Originally Posted by ichabod

hanr3 you fished a different Clinton than I did the boat traffic was terrible.

I fished Evergreen. At 5.30ish am we were the second boat at the White Oak ramp. We left at 1ish and the parking lot was packed. While I love/hate the restriction of 10hp. It does keep the pleasure craft off the lake. We do get the occasional Kayakers and Sail-boaters. But they give and get respect.

I talked to a few kayaker friends who went to Banner Marsh over the weekend. They all said the same thing, the weeds are tough to get through. Even in a kayak.

As for Clinton, the only chance you have during the day is the hp restricted section south of the bridge, or in the back of coves. the main lake gets chewed up real bad by the pleasure craft from about 10am-5pm or so.
I will be camping/fishing at Clinton in two weeks. I prefer to hit the water at first light and be off by 10am or so. Although Mascoutin ramp can be a challenge at that time, pleasure craft start launching. I head back to camp for brunch and a nap. Might do a bike ride, or head back out around supper time for the evening bite. Get back in camp just after dark for dinner and evening activities around the campfire. Maybe I'll see you there?