LAke Hamilton

Can anyone tell me when the lake draw down will begin and how far are they going to draw the lake this year?
Who and how do they come up with the draw down level?

LAKE HAMILTON (9 FT)
Phase I Oct. 25 - Nov. 2, 2008 - Lower 4.5'
Stable Nov. 3 - Nov. 7, 2008
Phase 2 Nov 8. - Nov. 16, 2008 - Lower 4.5'
Return to Normal Lake Levels March 2009

9' is more than normal lowering isn't it.

Yes. But normal has been anything but normal for Lake Hamilton the last few years. I hate having to move the ole dock out when the big draw downs come but it is cleaning the lake up a whole lot.

I love the draw down. It's an excellent time to bass fish over there. Plus, it's during deer season so the water is fairly empty.

How is the water level over at Hamilton? I was just wondering if the water level was stable yet. Also, with the big draw down this year, where is the best boat ramp?
thnx

the ramp at the fish hachery is the best you can also put in at sunny brook at the dam but it is steep sun. was the target depth going fri. to check them out i like to ride and look for all the stuff i miss add a few waypoints here and there

Hill Weatley park in a good one as well. It is off 70 West. Take the by-pass to exit number#2. Take a right heading west. When you pass the lake it will be the right at the next stop lighta mile or so down.

Take a left heading west not right off the by-pass. Sorry

Thanks guys. The weather looks like it will be right for a trip to Hamilton on Sunday & Monday. Cloudy with chances of showers! (Don't hate me but I'll be bass fishing)

Saturday is devoted to crappie fishing on Greeson.

Dock shooting on the docks that are still in the water will be a good way to fish Hamilton right now. Plus, you have the chance to add MEGA-waypoints with lots of good tops out of, or barely sticking out of the water.

Find the docks built on pilings, with water near the deeper water. You'll have a blast. May do some of it myself.

aj

the ramp at hill wheatley park is high and dry at -9ft drawdown the end of the ramp is out of water

Thanks for the ramp update 501ROD!

Does anyone know what the water temp at Hamilton is ranging right now?
thanks!

Anyone go to Hamilton this weekend and know the water temperature? Thanks!

52-55

anybody got a report i may head down there Tuesday or Wednesday.

fished pretty hard today caught 9 all small but 1-14" fish all in about 20 fow on minnows.weather was good just could not find the big ones.

Thank you for the temp. That doesn't work real well with my bass fishing plans. They tend to shut off when it gets below 58. At least for me anyways.