Living in Iowa and looking to do some crappie fishing at Mark Twain Lake.
I would like to hit the spawn on the lake.
What is a safe weekend to figure this?
Thanks
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Living in Iowa and looking to do some crappie fishing at Mark Twain Lake.
I would like to hit the spawn on the lake.
What is a safe weekend to figure this?
Thanks
That's a good question, I have been fishing MTL since it was built and still have not figured it out. Lots of variables, it is a flood control lake so water levels are a issue and water temps.
I have seen the spawn as late as Memorial weekend.
Good luck!
DEADEYE is dead on it...... kinda like that saying about telling God your plan and he laughs.
Twain is the most unpredictable lake I've ever fished and a lot has to do with it being on the smaller side in terms of Corp. lakes but its watershed is huge. May is generally the month to be there but try to be flexible. I know I'm in the minority on this but very much hoping for an unstable spring. The lake was raped last year due to essentially perfect spawning conditions.
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The lake was definitely fruitful last year. The Corp will never admit it but they underbuilt the dam for the amount of watershed it gets. Definitely under estimated that one. Should have been 30 feet higher. They messed up in 2008 and couldn’t control the watershed and were lucky they didn’t lose it. When the lake gets 4 foot above normal pool now they drop the bottom out of it because they know if it gets away from them there is nothing they can do about it. The spawn is usually anywhere from early to late May. Obviously some fish spawn before and some after due to different parts of the lake being clearer/dirty and cooler/warmer. The lake is pretty dirty right now and just shot up to 613 so the spawn could be interesting this year to say the least.
Come the first week in May. The lake will be busy but even if they are not spawning they are pretty easy to catch.
We did great last August
Indeed we did, Mac! Ate great, drank great, bs'd great and caught fish...........great!Quote:
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Since the Mississippi has crested they are dumping water right now.
Boy I’ll say. Can’t wait until this AugustQuote:
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Howdy Hi there friends Crappie from Mississippi here. I’m visiting a friend in Hannibal for the next week to 10 days and was [emoji120] i could hitch a ride with whom ever might fish Mark Twain here’s my cell # 254-485-9198 give me a text. I’ve got all my own gear & mostly fish Jigs but I can adapt quickly. If no answer leave me a message so I’ll get back to ya asap.
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