I recently found out that some streams around here can be fished after trout season ends. It took me a while to finally get some answers, but finally I was able to get a hold of a DNR Warden. There are two river/streams that can be fished at the lower stretches near by. When I asked the DNR Warden about fishing on them, I was told that as long as I don't "target" trout that I could fish them through out the year. I asked what I should do in the case I do catch a trout and I was told that they should be immediately released. I figure as long as I can walk along them and hike while tossing a line in the water what do I have to lose. Now before you head out and decide to fish a stream/river make sure you get the proper directions from the DNR on what streams and what part of the stream is fishable. There aren't a bunch of them but there are a few.
After finding this out I decided to head out for a little bit and scope out the water. I completely forgot that it had just rained quite a bit and this meant the river we went to was a nice thick brown color :( Since we already made the drive and the day was beautiful, we decided to make the best of it and enjoy the day. Once the river goes down and the snow falls instead of rain, I look forward to hitting this stretch of river hard. I am not sure exactly what will be caught, but I know there are quite a few different species of fish in this river. Here are a few pics from our adventure. I hope next time we head there the water is a lot nicer and slower flowing.
After finding this out I decided to head out for a little bit and scope out the water. I completely forgot that it had just rained quite a bit and this meant the river we went to was a nice thick brown color :( Since we already made the drive and the day was beautiful, we decided to make the best of it and enjoy the day. Once the river goes down and the snow falls instead of rain, I look forward to hitting this stretch of river hard. I am not sure exactly what will be caught, but I know there are quite a few different species of fish in this river. Here are a few pics from our adventure. I hope next time we head there the water is a lot nicer and slower flowing.
UNTIL NEXT TIME..........TIGHT LINES TO ALL!!!!!!!!
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Awesome photos! Looks like a good time was had by all, both on the water and off.
ReplyDeletePretty cool that you will be able to fish some water this winter...have fun!
Glad you found an area you can fish year round. The place looks great from the pics. Good luck with the fishing.
ReplyDeleteTM,
ReplyDeleteIt's good to be able to fish.
But it's just as good getting outdoors.
Sanders,
ReplyDeleteThanks man. I hope that some fish will be caught next time we visit. It was still great getting out and hanging with Ocean. Tight Lines.
Savage,
Thanks a lot. It will definitely be a great place once the snow starts falling. Tight lines.
BrkTrt,
Thanks. I love the freshness in the air right now. It is medicinal in it's own way. Great to get out there. Tight Lines.
Looks like fun. What other species are available?
ReplyDeleteI'd take that any day. Looks like you have something to keep you busy until spring.
ReplyDeleteLoah,
ReplyDeleteCould be Bass,Smallies,BlueGill,Crappie,Etc...CAtfish down way low. Upper stretches hold some huge Brown Trout but it is unfishable right now. Opens back up in March. Tight lines.
Ty,
Thanks. It is definitely nice to have it so close by. I can't wait until spring :) Tight Lines.
Pretty cool MaGee. Fishing year around is right up your alley.
ReplyDeleteMost beautiful photos I have ever seen. Have put a link on my site (Idaho Fly Fishers Blog) to yours so others may enjoy as well. YellowStoneFly
ReplyDeleteCofisher,
ReplyDeleteThat was some of the best news I had heard for a while. Now the rain has to stop and the river needs to clear up :) TightLines.
Y.S.F.
Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind words and support. :) Tight Lines.
I said it once and I will say it again. You are an amazing dad
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