Arrow head limestone creek kayak report

I fished Wednesday from 7 till 3 . Water was very low and the current was kicking. I fished the first pit and only caught 2 crappie. I walked back to the last pit and caught 1 black nose crappie and that was it for the crappie. About 10:30 i started bass fishing and it was game on. I caught 35 or so and lost 6 or 7. Biggest was 4 1/2 lb and several 2-3 lb fish. All on shakey head with 6 inch worm. All released for another day .I saw Greatplump at the mouth of the bay. Must have been a bumpy ride back across the bay to the ramp as the wind had really picked up when i left. Great day on the water

Great day

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That’s awesome. In may have to try the bass there one day while I’m off.


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I went Tuesday and only caught 5 Crappie, but mainly spent the day learning my new fishfinder. Since I know where many of the stumps are in Limestone I decided it would be a good area to see how things looked on the side imaging. In one of the deep holes I could see the individual branches of a tree on the bottom and count the larger fish suspended between them. It's really going to make things interesting in areas I fish with deeper water (over 10 foot) like Moulton and Madison County.

Usually once the water drops into the mid 40's most of the Crappie in upper Limestone will leave on the first water rise. Looks like that happened in the last couple weeks while I was out of town. There will still be a few, but large numbers are unlikely until spring. Once the water warms into the upper 50's they will come flooding back in on the first water rise looking to spawn. While Wheeler is still in winter drawdown is can be unbelievable since the low water makes it impossible for the large boats for another few weeks.

I'm think of trying for some winter Shellcrackers in upper Limestone. I've never fished for them in that area, but the bottom is covered in snails about half the size of a marble so there should be a few.

That's a great day out. Congrats on having such a fun time!

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I fished Wednesday from 7 till 3 . Water was very low and the current was kicking. I fished the first pit and only caught 2 crappie. I walked back to the last pit and caught 1 black nose crappie and that was it for the crappie. About 10:30 i started bass fishing and it was game on. I caught 35 or so and lost 6 or 7. Biggest was 4 1/2 lb and several 2-3 lb fish. All on shakey head with 6 inch worm. All released for another day .I saw Greatplump at the mouth of the bay. Must have been a bumpy ride back across the bay to the ramp as the wind had really picked up when i left. Great day on the water

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I made it back across. It was definitely a rough ride. Good seeing you.

Sound like a very fun day!

thanks for sharing!

Sounds like a great day. Congrats.

I may be mistaken but I think that's the first black nosed, white crappie I've seen posted. I thought black nosed was a black crappie genetic thing??

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I fished Wednesday from 7 till 3 . Water was very low and the current was kicking. I fished the first pit and only caught 2 crappie. I walked back to the last pit and caught 1 black nose crappie and that was it for the crappie. About 10:30 i started bass fishing and it was game on. I caught 35 or so and lost 6 or 7. Biggest was 4 1/2 lb and several 2-3 lb fish. All on shakey head with 6 inch worm. All released for another day .I saw Greatplump at the mouth of the bay. Must have been a bumpy ride back across the bay to the ramp as the wind had really picked up when i left. Great day on the water

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I see your exploiting my fave winter hole for bass.....I use trick worms too but black in color on a conventional texas rig...last three trips I had a hit almost every cast...been fishing there for 30 years. a Jig will catch bigger fish though not as many and when the water warms in late feb a spinnerbait in crappie colors will catch tons of 3-5 pounders...

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Originally Posted by Ditch Basser

I went Tuesday and only caught 5 Crappie, but mainly spent the day learning my new fishfinder. Since I know where many of the stumps are in Limestone I decided it would be a good area to see how things looked on the side imaging. In one of the deep holes I could see the individual branches of a tree on the bottom and count the larger fish suspended between them. It's really going to make things interesting in areas I fish with deeper water (over 10 foot) like Moulton and Madison County.

Usually once the water drops into the mid 40's most of the Crappie in upper Limestone will leave on the first water rise. Looks like that happened in the last couple weeks while I was out of town. There will still be a few, but large numbers are unlikely until spring. Once the water warms into the upper 50's they will come flooding back in on the first water rise looking to spawn. While Wheeler is still in winter drawdown is can be unbelievable since the low water makes it impossible for the large boats for another few weeks.

I'm think of trying for some winter Shellcrackers in upper Limestone. I've never fished for them in that area, but the bottom is covered in snails about half the size of a marble so there should be a few.

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Thanks for all your posts and helping us out that haven't fished this area much. We need pics of the images from the new unit. I learn more about the area every time i fish it.

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I made it back across. It was definitely a rough ride. Good seeing you.

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Good deal. Glad you made it back ok.

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Originally Posted by FurFlyin

Sounds like a great day. Congrats.

I may be mistaken but I think that's the first black nosed, white crappie I've seen posted. I thought black nosed was a black crappie genetic thing??

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I have caught 2 more black nosed white crappie. Both in sugar creek. I have never caught a black crappie in sugar creek.

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Originally Posted by riverboss

I see your exploiting my fave winter hole for bass.....I use trick worms too but black in color on a conventional texas rig...last three trips I had a hit almost every cast...been fishing there for 30 years. a Jig will catch bigger fish though not as many and when the water warms in late feb a spinnerbait in crappie colors will catch tons of 3-5 pounders...

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Defiantly a fun day. I caught them on the way back up to the wood duck nesting box. They seem to be around any stump. Will try a jig next time out. Have you ever fished a swim jig around the stumps ? Should be a blast with top water later in the year.

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Defiantly a fun day. I caught them on the way back up to the wood duck nesting box. They seem to be around any stump. Will try a jig next time out. Have you ever fished a swim jig around the stumps ? Should be a blast with top water later in the year.

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dont know where wood duck box is but have caught bass on lots of diff lures....I usually fish it from Oct thru March...mostly piled in middle of deepest areas

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dont know where wood duck box is but have caught bass on lots of diff lures....I usually fish it from Oct thru March...mostly piled in middle of deepest areas

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Thanks. I was referring to the one where the creek at the old iron bridge enters limestone creek.

That's a pretty black nose

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Limestone has been full of Blacknose for several years now, caught or released several dozen this year. There should be some in the bay also!

I have a 14’ flat bottom with a trolling motor. Is this area accessible for me? I am in HSV and mainly go East when I fish but this place sounds great. Thx

Gratefan,

Welcome to the forum!

riverboss makes that run from Arrowhead depending on water depth during winter drawdown, he's your best source. I fish from a kayak so dragging or paddling in 3 inches of water isn't a problem for me.

I saw Riverboss there last week. He said that it was as low as it gets and he was there catching fish. And I found out the few minutes I talked to him he very willing to help and share what he knows send him a PM.


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Originally Posted by Gratefan

I have a 14’ flat bottom with a trolling motor. Is this area accessible for me? I am in HSV and mainly go East when I fish but this place sounds great. Thx

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By chance were you at Guntersville, way up in a creek yesterday? Camo boat?

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I have a 14’ flat bottom with a trolling motor. Is this area accessible for me? I am in HSV and mainly go East when I fish but this place sounds great. Thx

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You will have to drag your boat if you put in off Pryor Rd. while the lake is at winter pool. Best to put in at Arrowhead Landing. However, its too
far of a run if you just have a trolling motor. Also, watch out carefully for the numerous stumps learking just below the surface.

Boss just has a trolling motor I think. PM him.


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I can make it across there with my 12 ft flatbottom when its at its lowest but its because Ive been doing it 30 years and know where the deepest (15-16 inch) water is and it aint a straight shot across from arrowhead when its that low. it takes me 40 minutes from ramp to fishing with a 45 lb thrust minkota...I think im gonna splurge for a 55 next week.

riveboss, your the man when it comes to flatbottoms in skinny water! I'm not sure I could pick a path from Arrowhead during winter drawdown in my kayak, LOL!

I used to go across there with a 16.5 tracker john with a 30 horse johnson on it...motor trimmed to shallow drive mode and prop digging mud but idleing on back there anyway. It all depends on how little water your boat drafts...balast in the front is essential if your alone.

Thanks for all of the info on Arrowhead. I would like to try it out sometime. Hate to hear that you had to troll for 45 min before you started fishing. I just installed a depth finder so maybe that would help me navigate. Thanks

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Originally Posted by FurFlyin

By chance were you at Guntersville, way up in a creek yesterday? Camo boat?

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Hey Fur - I was at Cotaco Creek on Sunday and Guntersville yesterday. Mine is just a green boat. Must not have been me.