I know this is mostly a north east group, but anyone fishing Longmire Lake near Pauls Valley? The boat ramp(s) was closed but I heard it's been open a couple weeks now.
Reports?
Bob
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I know this is mostly a north east group, but anyone fishing Longmire Lake near Pauls Valley? The boat ramp(s) was closed but I heard it's been open a couple weeks now.
Reports?
Bob
It used to be a favorite for me. I haven't been down there is a couple of years because it was so low. This time last year the ramps ended 10' from the water, according to Goggle Earth. Good time to mark out the little creek channels. If it ever gets back to normal I'll spend some time there again. Guess I could take my kayak. Let us know if you try it.
I'm thinking seriously driving over on Saturday. I'm catching sooooo many fish near home that it almost doesn't make sense to drive 50 miles to fish another lake but I've been wanting to try it since I heard the ramps were back in the water.
If I head over and give you a report. If it's fantastic fishing, I'll report next Friday after I've filled the freezer!!! :crazy:
Bob :fish
It's one of my favorite lakes and I often fished it from 2007 on back earlier. Haven't been there since I moved to Lake Eufaula, but miss that little lake. It had a great population of crappie, not big slabs, but consistent in numbers. Usually fished the concrete intake tower, tied off to the metal ladder, and used minnows on crappie rigs. Let us know when you fish it again and how you do, thanks.
It used to be a great crappie lake! However I haven't been since the low water. I believe it still has lots of potential.
I heard the ramps are NOT in the water. Lake Ranger said that you can get a small boat in but have to carry it down to the water. He did say the fish were going nuts. This was yesterday. I won't go this weekend if I can't launch my boat. I cut the crap out of my foot Tuesday (7 stitches) so I won't be wading or walking far. That's what I know for now!!!
They were last year, I only live a few miles from the lake and go there quite often I am thinking about going this weekend so if I do ill report back, I do also have a question in years past they have required you to get either a day permit or annual for the lake and last year they did not have the permits there so I was wondering if I still got to get the permit and if so how?
They used to be available at the store on the south side, but always from the lake ranger on the north side. He lives in that house by the ramp. In addition to a boat permit, you will also need a fishing permit.Quote:
Originally Posted by 15129cody
I mostly come in on the south side and last year the store was closed every time I went and where you got them down by the bathrooms had a trash bag taped over it, didn't no about the north side having them though so ill have to go check that out. P.S didn't mean to get off topic sorry
I haven't fished it since March of last year. Wife & I camped there. We didn't have much luck. I figured the crappie would be hanging in all the trees, but couldn't get them to bite. I look forward to your report.
A permit is still required. You can purchase at Pauls Valley Wal-Mart or at the police station. You can also purchase from the camp ground host if you can wake him up (good luck).
Thought I would revive this old thread for an update. I tried calling the numbers listed on the lake's website and got no answer for a couple of days. I was trying to find out if the ramps were usable. Finally called the Asst City Manager's office who didn't know and referred me to the Police Dept. The dispatcher didn't know but went to ask. The Chief came on the phone and told me the ramps were okay. So I headed down there this morning and put in at the south ramp. The lake is still several feet low but the ramp handled my Lund with no problem. There was only one other boat on the lake. It was a big Ranger with two guys running a trot line. They had put in at the north ramp.
I thought I might find some fish in the creek channels but they weren't there. The creeks were 13-18' deep. I found fish on huge brush piles in the deeper part of the lake. The brushpiles were in 35' with the tops about 15-20' and the fish were in them and suspended just above them. I was trying to cast and drag and picked up a couple before the north wind kicked in and blew me off them. I could have spider rigged them in that wind but didn't have my long poles or any minnows. So I packed up and headed home (with a stop at Punkins for ribs and fish.) I'll probably go back this winter but next time I'll bring my spider rig stuff. It's still a favorite lake of mine with all the trees in it.
Interesting IkenI that they were running a trot line sincethe regulations say "No trot lines, jug lines, or throw lines are allowed in or around the lake."
Yeah, I guess they thought they were the only boat on the lake (until I came strolling up from the south ramp.)