What you guys think? Any chance of fishing the Sally or Missy again this year? Don't ever fish anywhere else. Want to get out, just don't really have anyplace close.
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What you guys think? Any chance of fishing the Sally or Missy again this year? Don't ever fish anywhere else. Want to get out, just don't really have anyplace close.
I've given up on Missy for now, been fishing a big farm pond instead. I'm sure it will get down enough to fish though sometime this summer, unless it continues to rain. Saw a pic today and water was up to the roof of the shelter house at Miami. Won't be surprised if it reaches record levels tomorrow. I guess if you were desperate you could fish off the bank in the trees somewhere lol. Or try the spillway when they start releasing water.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish_Story
give that a try
They finally started dumping water at the Sally, but to much to fish. Wife and I drove down there the other day, its all blocked off. Not sure about the Missy, may have to go take a look in a day or 2. Would really like to catch a few fish, been awhile. Thanks colt...
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Pavilion at Dora boat launch...may be awhile before the Sally is fishable. At the same time, I seen people down there fishing today when the wife and I went for a drive.
Don't be afraid to fish it while it's flooded, just be careful if you do it from a boat. When a lake floods there is lots of new structure to hold fish and they will seek it out just like a curious toddler.
Where are you located at?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish_Story
Lafontaine...Quote:
Originally Posted by rico
Dang, Sally and Missy might be the closest to you but you aint that far from lake country. Plenty of lakes not far away to the North that are fishable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish_Story
Me and my dad will hit Webster when the ice is on, but that's it. Don't have a boat and just don't have the extra money for one. Don't really want the added expenses right now. I spend alot of time there, about 95% of my time is spent on the Missy. Something about that river...Quote:
Originally Posted by rico
Well, you didnt mention that you didnt have a boat. LOL Jacob's Pit just south of Manchester has plenty of shoreline fishing. There is a stretch on Silver Lake that would fit your needs. Probably Lukens as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish_Story
Jacobs pit...now I know the name. Been ice fishing on that one. Sorry, no boat...sucks at times, but don't want any more expenses right now. Maybe some day...
Well if you need a place to fish, let me know, I will supply the boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish_Story
The sally and missy will both be fishable again. Could be a little till the water comes back down and stabilizes, but I have had some great outings there in the late summer and fall. In fact the fall is one of my favorite times to fish, you have the entire lake to yourself for the most part, the days aren't typically as windy, and the weather is great.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is Missy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish_Story
I'll give it a try, Missy is a lake near Salamonie it's full name is Missisawanna I know the spelling isn't right but it's close.Quote:
Originally Posted by toomanycasts
You are indeed correct except for the spelling. It is Mississinewa (or at least I think!). The are very close together and are both reservoirs, they are also the names of the rivers that feed them.Quote:
Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman
Man Rico it seems like forever since the last time I seen you post on here. I haven't been on here much either.
Fish_Story its a small world... I live in Treaty just 5 miles north of you :-) You are right once the water gets high there's not many places to go nearby. My wife and I just drove up to Chain-O-Lakes last night to look at the water levels up there. They seems to be a normal fill with no flooding. The only problem is driving the 60 miles one way to get there. So I am contemplating the drive versus going out on Salamonie and giving the flood a try.
Where is chain o lakes?????Fl???
found it--
We all must learn to love and fish mud. Happy 4th.
Sorry for the delay. Chain-o-lakes is in Albion, IN (straight up State Road 9). It is a 100% electric trolling motor only lake. You can paddle or row yourself around but you cannot use gas motors of any type. None of the lakes are are large by any means. It is a quite place to have fun with the family. The entrance fee and motorized boat permit is required if applicable to your situation.
Thanks for the offer rico...looking for a place for me and my dad. He is a grouchy old fart that does better away from people. Its frustrating at times...Quote:
Originally Posted by rico
60 miles is way to far for me. When I do go by myself, I never plan it. When I go its usually just spur of the moment. I generally just go down to Hogsback, or back to 1812. Head back...fish for a couple hours and head home.Quote:
Originally Posted by gijimbo
LOL.......I come around every so often when I think I can be of help!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by gijimbo
Albion is a long way away from you......Silver Lake man!!!!!!!!!!
I got the lakes and the vessels. No people whatsoever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish_Story
I think it may be September before missy Sally or roush will be fishable
beginning to look like Patoka will be the same way almost 11' over summer pool
September??? Shoot, I am hoping to be on the ice this year. All 3 reservoirs are on the way back up. Really curious how all this is going to play out. At some point they have to dump them, downstream stream rivers high or not...Quote:
Originally Posted by kwerdal
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Originally Posted by Fish_Story
They've been dumping as much as they can without causing downstream flooding, other than minor, for the last month or more. Doesn't make a dent when it rains 3 or 4 times a week. I look at the levels, and the outflow numbers every day for all three lakes, and it just doesn't matter when we keep getting 3 or 4" of rain a week. Huntington is up to like 19 inches of rain since mid June.
Louisville District Daily Lake Report
That is the daily lake report, with outflow. Right now Mississenwa north of marion is more of a lake than a river. It is up to the bottom of the bridge north of marion, and backed up. Almost no current, in an area that usually has a pretty strong amount of current and is 25ft below the bridge. I personally think it will be september at the earliest before they get back to normal summer pool.
From bank, I'd go fish the lake right now with no hesitation, especially up around the dam.
The amount of rain has been unusually high. I know there is only so much they can do. My only question is why did they let the lakes come up to summer pool before we got our spring rains? I drive over the river 2 times a day, to and from work. It is impressive the amount of water at 4 mile bridge. I also look at that report daily. All 3 lakes are less than 2 feet from flood level. Just waiting to see what happens.
Yes I think they were at summer pool when the rains started normally at summer pool by the end of May
If we dont get any rain Missy should be back to summer pool next week. Sally should be there over the weekend. Fish on! Saw a pic earlier this week from the dnr of people catching crappie off a bridge over at sally.
Looking forward to it. Outlet side of Missy stinks something fierce. Wife and went down last Saturday, wife said she thought she would get sick...kinda funny :biggrin
its only 9 feet over summer pool now not sure if they open the ramps yet or not
Can't wait till the river is down too. May slide down to 1812 and check out the river after bit...
Wonder how much the extra sewage, rotting vegatation and farm manure will change the lakes. I would think the amount has to be pretty high as a lot of land was under water for a long time. Know there is a good amount of rotting fish up in the woods, be the raccoons and coyotes have had a good time eating fish.
Outlet side of Missy was pretty rough smelling a week ago, like rotten eggs. It will clear up soon I think. The road through 1812 is also pretty rough in spots. Not sure they will have the show this year, heard it was cancelled. Hope not, one person make some excellent chicken and dumplings...
Just looked at the daily report, the Missy is less than foot above summer pool. Will be heading down to Hogsback to check out the fishing this weekend. Kinda excited about being able to fish again real soon...
Fished Missy this evening off the bank. Caught 15 or so crappie, decent size. I was just catching and releasing tonight though. Bite didn't start until about a half hour before dark. Was using black and green twister tails just casting and retrieving. Caught a ton of very small bass. They were so thick on the bank that just simply dropping the lure in the water would get a strike. Also caught 2 really nice bluegill. Place looked like it was late fall with all the dead surroundings from the flood.