Closed waters

Originally Posted by AndrewT

That was me and my dad in the bass boat fishing by the dam. Appreciate the heads up. After you called out to us, I walked around the ramp looking for signs and there was not one posted. We couldn’t find anything on the internet saying it was closed. I called the local bait shop to confirm it was in fact closed. To me, if you’re stocking AND closing a lake, it should be well marked at the ramp at the very least

Andrew completely agree. There's one notice posted on the side opposite the boat ramp from last year and didn't see anything on the ramp side either. That's why trying to get the public involved posting bodies of water might be a good idea. Chris might be right, they're posted and being ripped down. I understand it's up to anglers to know the regulations but lot of times that's not the case and as others have mentioned the regulations aren't necessarily the easiest to understand even if you review them.

When I've driven by in past, if I stop I try saying something but that's a tight rope to walk. Some are appreciative as you and your father were, others take offense when I'm just trying to prevent them being ticketed which I've seen happen. It's a double edge sword. Was just surprised with the number of boats launched and people fishing the shoreline that day.

Andy to your question, I think they stock it to protect the crappie spawn! Don't think that lake is deeper than 5 feet so if you're a trout not the place you want to be stocked. Either way, glad you had no issues.