Reply With QuoteGo to Holley creek on the upper end for crappie.
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Broken Bow
Anyone been to Broken Bow? I've never been there and need some tips for areas to fish. I'm doing some bass fishing also but need some specifics on crappie.
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Holley Creek
Go to Holley creek on the upper end for crappie.
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Northern part of the lake is good. Alot of standing timber around there. A local guide, can't remember his name, Bo I think, did us a good job for crappie but he is mainly a bass guide. We primarly jigged with a 1/4 spoon. Worked well. Good luck and let's us know how it turns out. Oh and I love their fish cleaning stations they have at broken bow; all lakes should have them!
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There does not seem to be many ramps or information regarding the location of ramps on BB. My gps does not even show the ramps. I plan to fish between Dire Creek and Holly Creek. What are some recommendations on ramps to use? How far is it by water from Dire to Holly Creek?
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There is a campground and launch at Holly Creek.
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Just got back. Crappie spawn is winding down. Caught all of my big ones in Otter Creek. 10ft right on the bottom. Water is clear you can see the bottom in 7' of water.
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I went there last year and couldnt figure out how to get to holly creek ramp. So we fished out of carson and caught a few in the coves. The few we caught were bigguns though.
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Slipster...what was the water temp? Was wind a problem or are you protected in the coves? The next few days call for 8-10 mph I believe.
Last edited by Breas; 04-12-2010 at 09:05 PM.
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Breas,
Holly creek is a primitive campground. No water, electric or sewer hook ups. As far as a ramp there isn't one everyone launches off the bank. The gronud is very solid and there hasn't been any problems launching there. You will travel about 5 miles down a dirt road as well to get to the campground.
Two weeks ago when I was there Carson Creek (owned by the state) was the only campground opened on the southern part of the lake. Staphens Gap was closed because they were working on improving the campground. Carson Creek is a smaller camp ground with full hook ups. Cost is $20 for water and electric, $24 for water electric and sewer hook up. There are 3 ramps there. 2 are steep and single lane. The one in the middle section is 2 lane and not as step.
As far as the fishing goes Dyer Creek is to far up the river for any crappie to be on the beds I am sure they are done that far up. If you are going to stay at Holly Creek I would head south from there to Otter Creek or Bee Creek. These would be half down the lake for you. So Carson Creek campground is about the same distances.
I know two weeks ago the crappie hadn't even came close to moving in for the spawn yet. If they are being caught in 10' of water then they are still going to be making that run for the beds in the next two weeks. Water temp two weeks ago was only 56 degrees.
If you want additional info on some crappie at BB pm me I will try and get a map and show you two hot spots for crappie. They are there everytime I go. Even in bad conditions.
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