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Went out Tues night for shovel on the lake, ended up with 2 smaller 8-10 lb'ers, also got a snapper.. all caught on bluegill. Went out in the boat Weds for 4 hours, got over 50 crappie, most being smaller, a few bass, bluegill, and a perch! All caught trolling, deeper water was the key. Hot color was blue/white tubes.
 
I was told by a buddy this past weekend that downstream from the dam of Wills Creek Reservoir, there is some VERY deep water in the Creek. He said 17-19 ft. Is this true. He also said the Largemouth fishing in this area downstream from the dam is amazing. Any truth to this?

Also, Anyone fish the Conesville ponds that are owned by AEP that are near Wills Creek Reservior? I heard there are some dandy bass in there too?

Thanks,

Matt
 
Dre, there is deep water downstream from the dam... actually, bass fishing above the dam is good, too. The area upstream is shallower, and harder to navigate, but the fishing is good for bass, crappie, and CATFISH. The area near lake lila is way upstream from the dam between Plainfield and Salt Fork. The Conesville area has some great bass fishing, but, like AEP, the better holes require some "hoofin".
 
lake lila...i have such fond memories of the place. i havent been there in 30 years (and im in my mid 30s). been trollin' the net and im happy to know its still around. whats it cost to camp there for a couple days? i'd like to come back sometime this summer for a weekend with a tent and cooler full of pabst just like my grandpa used to do.
 
20 bucks a night for a lot with water/elec.... campsites on the water, but the tent end is hard to fish from in front of the tents because of the moss. Easy to fish from a small boat, send PM for more info!! Got a coupla small bass on a frog after the rain went thru last night, off tommorrow, should have time to get a sunburn!!
 
Hey yousoldout and Nct, post a few more SO YOU CAN PM!! Went out in that stupid heat yesterday for 1 1/2 hours, caught 13 crappie, all smaller, 3 bg, and 1 bass. Trolling twisters, deeper water- hot color was red (my sunburn).... had to go get some frosty beverages!!
 
Got out at dark last night to hit topwater, got 1 bass on 3 hits on a buzzbait... watched NCTfishman getting his catfish gear set, don't know how he did... going catfishing tonight, using bluegill for bait. Anybody going out??
 
Well let's go fishing sometime maybe put a tourni on from the lake for cat an be able to fish anywhere but check in at lake

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Was talking to a few bassers about an Open, would love for you to get Schryock out here for it!! The bass have been hitting good right at/before/after dark on topwaters... the fish the last few weeks have been larger, just not as many.
 
Went down to Lila this past weekend and picked out a couple lots for my trailer..can't wait till next season so I will probably be parking it before labor day...looking forward to meeting all my new neighbors and doing some fishing..also got me a smaller boat to keep down there!
 
fishFEARme, was that you with Curly looking at lots? We are right below the pavillion, our guest building has a Marine flag on it. Stop and say hi!! Got a coupla shovels Tues night on bluegill, bass and crappie have been hittin good.
 
Yep that was me and my wife..we settled on lots 160 and 161 I believe(across from Marsh's place).So I won't be far from you. I will definitely say hi. And enjoy a beverage with you.lol
 
Fishing has started to pick up again, got 4 bass at dark RIPPIN a spinnerbait near shore, had my 3 grandaughters out for crappie yesterday, got a few small ones... The best part for the kids was watching an adult eagle flying over the lake for a few minutes, then diving and picking a fish out of the water... he landed in a tree 50 yards from the lake and snacked!!! Kids thought that was as cool as driving a golf cart!!
 
Bass are on fire!! Got 5 in 6 hits lastnight right before dark... all hit a BLACK spinnerbait (my fave color @ dark) ripped along the edge.. biggest was 18 inches, all released to be caught Sunday!:D:D Bass Tourney At 2 pm-6 pm, 10.00 entry fee. Feel free to take a trip to the lake and check it out, or come fish!! Points will be awarded as such- 5 fish max, 1 point per inch, all fish released immediately.. can be 1 or 2 man team, more of a fun thing than serious, prolly be some cold ones after the tourney,:B:B:B:B:B Hope to get a few boats out, feel free to PM for info.. also have a guest building in case anyone wants to stay and enjoy a fire. ( no charge)
 
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