Those are a blast to catch. Glad you had a pleasant trip John.

So you fished the creek, and not the lake?

Hope all is well.

 

Hey there Adam! yup, they were all up the creek spawning. Not sure if you can still call it a creek at this point...the bank to bank on that little creek is only 30-40 feet across..NORMALIY Yesterday it was about 100 yards wide. They must have the gates closed over at Shanango Res Dam. I fish this run every may, but this is the first time I was able to fish it from where I park my truck!

 

No kidding, its 100yds wide? Wow.....looking forward to getting back out your way soon. Ill be in touch. I have a new # and will be sending you a text shortly.

How long does that run last?

 

Actually I fished the shenango below the lake on sat and they had all 7 gates wide open!! And looking at the gages now they still do. But still caught a small eye, a trout, and some white bass.

I'm thinking of heading to Orangeville maybe tomarrow. How crowded was it? Were you below the dam or upstream? I fish there in the summer for carp and gills but never white bass.

 

Is the creek in Ohio or PA? I have never fished Pymatuning and this gives me the urge to... I am sitting around planning a trip to Mosquito and probably could hit this in the same day.

 

Lawman...I'm guessing you mean below the dam...PA side...needing PA license?

I've fished the creek above the dam...OH side...not having a PA license, and although I've heard otherwise....the Ohio side is a DEAD creek as far as I'm concerned. Haven't caught a fish there yet, shore or boat.

Have stood and watched them catch a fish on every cast it seemed like on the PA side.

Probably should buy a PA license since it's only about 3-4 miles from my house.

 

Is the creek in Ohio or PA? I have never fished Pymatuning and this gives me the urge to... I am sitting around planning a trip to Mosquito and probably could hit this in the same day.

The stream begins north of Kinsman and flows southeast, then going through Orangeville on the OH/PA border the then entering Shenango Res. Im pretty sure he fished the PA side, which is much better IMO.

 

I might hit that up soon. My girlfriend lives in greenville so i can hit it up next time i go. I havent caught any of them since i was in texas. How long does that spawn last for them?

 

Under the circumstances(recent weather, current water conditions, etc), that was an amazing choice. I'm sure a good time was had by your guest!

 

Let me just say this...this little creek is at a flood stage higher than I've seen in many years. The dam that divides Ohio and Pa water is, or was at least 4 feet under the surface. This means there is nothing to keep fish from roaming well into the Buckeye water. The Pa side has very limited access, but I fish both states. With the gates open now at the Shanago dam, the flood won't last long. The run will be on for a week or two more.

 

I'm hoping lots of those PA fish decide to move to OH while they have the chance.

Gonna have to take a ride down there and check it out. Never would of thought the water could get that high.

Guess I wouldn't have to worry about going over the dam in my boat right now.

Thanks for the info Lawman.

 

Most people wouldn't even think of fishing there at this water level. Kudos to you for showing your friend a good day of fishing. Constantly impressed by your posts Lawman. Keep it up!