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Greenup Damn 2017

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#1 ·
Since no one has started one, I'll take the plunge. Haven't been to Greenup in a while, but love to keep up with what's going on.
 
#3 ·
Wondering if there's anywhere near the dam to launch the kayak and if anyone has any experience kayak fishing below the dam? Never been to greenup before but seems like it's the closest dam on the Ohio for me to go to which is still gonna be at least three hours for me lol. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
 
#10 ·
I am thinking about taking my fishing boat up to Greenup above the dam . wondering if the Ginat Creek ramp is FREE or what is the caharge to launch ? any suggestion where I should try my luck around there. I am driving up from Cincinnati Never fish that far up the the Ohio before. Any info would be helpful thanks.
2 ramps and they are both free. One just above the dam at the marina and one below the dam at the SR 522 exit. The ramps in Portsmouth and Shawnee Marina west of town are free to the public also. I think you would have some fun up here. Let someone know when you decide to come up and you will surely get more help than you could imagine,,,,
 
#13 ·
Ok, I know this is kind of a silly question, but looking for any info I can get on the area for shore fishing since everyone said no to kayak idea lol. I've scheduled a week off at the end of February and my plan is to go down there and get a hotel in wheelersburg and spend the whole day and most of the nite down there at some point and then either go home in morning or fish few more hours and then go home. Suggestions for catfishing the area? Are there lots of snags from shore? Hope the weather is decent because work will only let me request time off a month in advance so that's all I get lol
 
#14 ·
Ok, I know this is kind of a silly question, but looking for any info I can get on the area for shore fishing since everyone said no to kayak idea lol. I've scheduled a week off at the end of February and my plan is to go down there and get a hotel in wheelersburg and spend the whole day and most of the nite down there at some point and then either go home in morning or fish few more hours and then go home. Suggestions for catfishing the area? Are there lots of snags from shore? Hope the weather is decent because work will only let me request time off a month in advance so that's all I get lol
YOUR KAYAK IDEA,,,,,,,,
This time of year, & when YOU said your off, are the perfect spring spawn times for searching out the holes & slight depressions, snags, rocks & rapids in EVERY FEEDER CREEK. I know that I sound like a broken record, but if your NOT searching/ checking out those feeders,,,, bridge & RR columns, even the drainage pipes with slightly warmer water,,,,,, your missing a lot of fun. I could show you dozens of full stringer limit pictures of sauger, dozens of fat 13"-14" crappies,,,,, smallies, lmb's & cats! All caught in those feeders,,, specially WHEN THE RIVER WAS TOO HIGH OR TOO MUDDY TO FISH!
One of my favorite places to fish up here, is on the up & down river 'point' sides of islands.
The upriver side almost always has a bunch of trees & stumps caught in 5'-7' of water,,,, (Cats, crappies & smallies) & the down river side/ backwash, always holds the bait fish & WHITE BASS.
The slack water & deep holes on the inside of the island, between the island & shore usually holds the lmb's & CRAPPIES! That's usually where the docks are located,,, right?.
Use, Google Earth, G Maps & BING maps.
Oh Ya,,,, & don't forget to check out the down river backwash side of every barge tie-off cell & pilings.
THERE,,, that should keep ya busy!
Your yak, canoe, or small boat is perfect,,, just get that BIG RIVER out of your mind ;>)
 
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Hi Folks,
This is my first post. I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and while it won't kill me, it's gonna limit what I can do in a little while. I retired and I am gonna fish this spring and summer. I have lived in Carter Co, KY my whole life and never fished the Ohio. So I am gonna do it.

I have a couple of questions. First, I have been primarily a catfisher my whole life. Sometimes I would bass or crappie fish and every now and then some carp. But never in that big of a river. Will my lake gear be good enough?

Also, I was given a pretty nice fly rod and a bunch of fly gear by a friend who said I had to try fly fishing before I can't do it any more. Are the tributaries to the Ohio good for fly fishing?

Thanks in advance. I hopy y'all can help this old cripple Ky preacher out. I wanna catch some fish this summer!
 
#23 ·
Are you a boilermaker by any chance. I was told that's the only way you was aloud to buy a house in carter county.anyhow just giving you a hard time. I'm sure any fear from crappie and bass will switch over I mean it's just a big lake with current.good luck hope you do well
 
#24 · (Edited)
I went down by the dam this evening and this is what I saw. The water is muddy but definitely clearing up and they had the water temperature listed at 49 degrees this morning. The water is supposed to start raising the next couple of days and crest at about 35 feet. I hope this helps.
 

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#26 ·
I agree but I'm going to wait til after this weekend. Hopefully some of the debris will have moved on down river and the trees on the stairs and pathways are dealt with. Sluggo and I were going to fish it but decided to just wait.
 
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#30 ·
Fished the beach down from the dam yesterday. I got skunked but Sluggo did good with white bass and hybrids. Water temp was around 46 degrees and water clarity was good. As far as up around the gates, the upper level is fishable now but the river will be on the rise the next couple of days. Water level is about 20.8 feet now. Only 1 turbine is running which could be an issue because it's the closest one to the ohio side. The fish and gulls are feeding good on a shad kill. There was about a 4 degree drop in water temps this week, I'm guessing is the reason. Still quite a bit of debris around stairway and along the paths leading down. Hope this helps.
 
#31 ·
Hey all! River at portsmouth is reading 24.85ft. Is this somewhat accurate under the dam? Debating on heading down Saturday from Columbus. Worth the trip in your opinion? Don't wanna waste my time if it's washed out.. Any info would be great and appreciated! I'll bring anything and everything I have as far as tackle to be safe.
 
#34 ·
Very fishable is correct. The projected water level by the weekend would have the upper level above water and fishable. Will admit it's been a little tough but we are catching a few sauger, white bass, hybrids and a few trash fish now. Once the water temps get 50 and above water levels won't really matter,clarity would be the main concern as long as the river isn't blown out. Temps are in the mid 40's now but this warming trend we are about to get will kick start things tremendously.
 
#36 ·
just a heads up, the shad are in thick around the walkways. The water is up right now so both are under water. I snagged one that was around 12". water temps are in the low 50's. of course the water is going up more after this rain but I thought I let anyone wondering know. hope this helps.
 
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