water levels

And to make it worse it all comes from the top of the holding ponds. It's fer sure they aren't looking out for the fishes, or even the power seeing how they drained all of that Spring Rain water (so I hear).Let's hope the fishes find some nice Cool Springs to line up in or get to the Cool Lake before they become Crayfish food.

hey salmo; i am convinced the summer runners are much smarter than people give them credit for. there is plenty of spring and shaded deep water for them to find. i actually know someone who snorkels the river pretty regularly and they have told me in the summer months when he says a brown/steelhead/or atlantic; he will see it for days and sometimes weeks in the same spot which leads me to believe they can zero in right on a spring if necessary. it's also good to see that they step the water down gradually after the white water release. my feeling is there are a fair amount of fish that came in with this shot. many might have went back to the lake though as that is very common... when i was up last weekend the water didn't feel like 70 yet... luckily the ten day forecast has some cooler days in it rather than 90's... lets just hope for the best

ORIGINAL: draketrutta

the spring seeps of the Cemetary Hole must be Loaded...

at least the feeshes there will enjoy solitude until 09-15.

Several years ago (10?) I was up there just before the UFZ opened and it was loaded with fish.While walking just above the Cemetery hole I see this spin outfit hidden among the brush along the water.So I picked it up and it was all rigged and ready to go,I carried it out and thru it in my car and still have it.So I think they are n't as unmolested as we would like to believe.
I fished it on the opener that year and never since,it was a three ring circus!The water was warm that year and many fish died from misshandling,multiple releases,etc.

so im guessing some deeper holes have some fish, maybe friday ill check the weather and make some rounds at the deeper holes (black hole, sportsman, and my ex girlfriend) plus ill go out to pineville and check out my secret spots off the main river.

Id go today but its already freaking 92 hahaha.

ORIGINAL: dimebrite

hey salmo; i am convinced the summer runners are much smarter than people give them credit for. there is plenty of spring and shaded deep water for them to find. i actually know someone who snorkels the river pretty regularly and they have told me in the summer months when he says a brown/steelhead/or atlantic; he will see it for days and sometimes weeks in the same spot which leads me to believe they can zero in right on a spring if necessary. it's also good to see that they step the water down gradually after the white water release. my feeling is there are a fair amount of fish that came in with this shot. many might have went back to the lake though as that is very common... when i was up last weekend the water didn't feel like 70 yet... luckily the ten day forecast has some cooler days in it rather than 90's... lets just hope for the best

DB.. Im just saying it's not a sustainable
lake run summer fishery.. Thats all.. I have seen many more dead fish in June>Aug on the banks then you have pictures of (ribbin ya man..)but thats the truth.. It's just not there man and I don't see it ..
A water temp report from the weekend release was 71 deg at day break..
Do I give the fish credit for hitting the few cold springs ? Yes, If you want to fish for them , have at it.. Is it sustainable ? No Fin' way..
Not trying to bust your chops but to say on a public forum that you can go fish a spring hole on the salmon river in 92 degree weather for atlantics ,steelhead or browns ??

My advice
Hire a charter and Fish the Lake instead , you'll have much more fun..

We will be out there soooon....

ORIGINAL: pafisher

ORIGINAL: draketrutta

the spring seeps of the Cemetary Hole must be Loaded...

at least the feeshes there will enjoy solitude until 09-15.

Several years ago (10?) I was up there just before the UFZ opened and it was loaded with fish.While walking just above the Cemetery hole I see this spin outfit hidden among the brush along the water.So I picked it up and it was all rigged and ready to go,I carried it out and thru it in my car and still have it.So I think they are n't as unmolested as we would like to believe.
I fished it on the opener that year and never since,it was a three ring circus!The water was warm that year and many fish died from misshandling,multiple releases,etc.

hey jack, there have been two times in the winter back a number of years ago when ive caught guys coming out of the church hole with spin rigs when its still dark...with a 30 pack of empty beers one time...lol... people and situations like this are inevitable and are never going to go away;ever;in the whole world... in their mind; they feel as if they have the right to fish where ever and however... i don't think that mindest will ever disappear... everyone has their own way of rebelling i guess... both instances i chose to not comment to the "guilty" individuals... to say the least, they probably had fun...

Pretty good chance I would have asked him WTF he was doing.

shut up salmostalker/drake

ORIGINAL: salmotrutta

shut up salmostalker/drake

I simply asked a question Slammo.

Now be nice.. this ain't faghito-land...

Sorry, Salmo has been on the clock at work too much. And Slayer- it's lose.

ORIGINAL: salmotrutta

Sorry, Salmo has been on the clock at work too much.

OT has softened you.
I was expecting a FOADIAF...

Thats why retirement came early-didnt wanna wait.

ORIGINAL: draketrutta

ORIGINAL: metalslayer

ORIGINAL: draketrutta

ORIGINAL: metalslayer

Pretty good chance I would have asked him WTF he was doing.

and then what??

drop a dime to the DEC RAT Line?

The water's 70---someone would go for a swim(could b me)---not the biggest,baddest guy out there----might loose a battle,but rarely loose a war ;)

Being able to swim is very important. Good on you for teaching others a potentially life-saving skill..

p.s. - sure beats being a telephonic DEC RAT

ive dunked somebody once, i had 4 friends of mine with me in pineville, i kinda was an improv guide, and somebody decided to try and snag with a prehistoric weighted treble... long story short, i spoke my mind, exchanged a few pleasentries... then i noticed a gigantic horsefly on his cheek... so me being the nice guy i am i smacked it off his cheek then slipped and fell into the water.