Spot burn challenge-Lake Arthur

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Caught a bunch of fish at Arthur on Labor Day. The Park Ranger happened to be there finishing his shift just as I caught this one and offered to snap a picture. First Pike I ever caught. Not very big but never fished for them before so I was surprised I never caught one fishing for Bass and Walleye before.

Anyway, found a good spot that I thought that I would share. Last summer, I took my kids to the North Beach so they could swim while I fished...seemed like almost every cast you'd get hit. So I finally got back there Monday.

North beach, just to the left between the beach and the docks. Wade out about waist deep and use plastics. I catch a lot of Bass in this spot but it appears that there are a few more fish hanging there. The Park Ranger explained (since he dives that area often) that the North Beach is surrounded by huge boulders...these boulders hold all of the sand in place for the beach. That explains why you really need to get out there 50+ yards. It seems that the farther out you cast, the deeper the water (he said it drops from 6-12' on that ledge) and that's where they are hanging out. It's tough to find a good spot from shore sometimes and this is the best one I've found.

I hope this helps. I also hear that the same tactic, wading out to the left of the Sailboat launch is a great spot for catching stripers but have not tried that area yet.

I know that I am not going to catch any fish there anymore since I posted this. Fishermen are going to go to that spot and catch every fish in Arthur. Spot Burn right? Guess we'll see if there is any such thing. If I get shut out next time, I'll know that I burned myself.

My guess is that there might still be a fish or two in there when I go back.

Sorry to bust your balls but that's where I've been fishing

Spot burning is not the act of people catching all the fish out of your spot...... that's impossible due to the fact that fish swim..... the reason we don't spot burn.... what u actually are doing now is because one when u joined these forums you agreed not to spot burn which is the act of giving thousands of anglers viewing as guests on this site a spot that you and others have spent time and research on finding..... we understand u want to share your sucess but other guys that fish there don't want these random spoon feeders to show up and crowd them when they are fishing...... yes there are going to be others fishing the spot at times because they put the time and effort into finding this spot just as you did..... if you want to share spots with a couple buddies that's one thing but there are so many idiots viewing these forums that will ruin things for the guys that put the time and effort into finding a good spot or honey hole as some would call it...... this is the reason why myself and others blur pictures on here.... we are more than happy to share spots with guys on here if they pm and are decent guys but not in the open where guys and gals across the state can view it and show up and litter and cause havoc in your spot...... so next time before you try to make a joke or use sarcasm make sure u have facts and info to back it up

Weak huh? Your brain cells are weak.... grow up and act your age. I'm just trying to explain something to you and you come back with a smartass remark......

It's just simply the rules of the site.... Please respect them in the future. If you want someone to share your spot. You can pm someone who posts general knowledge of that body of water. I didn't make the rules. I just follow them.

ORIGINAL: ridgehunter
Obviously he's been doing this for quite some time.  Why would you let this guy get away with that crap?  You should've reported him long ago.

He is friends with a guy I knew for years that's how I think he found the spot. Plus he carries a gun and I don't want to start trouble someone that looks like they just spent 10 years in jail and packs a gun. Trust me after the beaver incident I was sick and close to calling the cops/warden. Anyway after he left that night a guy that owns the property on the other side of the creek was up on the trail waiting for him. He must of heard the 12 shots from a 9mm it took the guy to kill a beaver that got too close to him. After that he stayed away for 2-3 months but recently started fishing there again.

its easier to cry over spilled milk than to do something about it. just sayin'

ORIGINAL: lagzalot7

its easier to act brave on the internet than in real life .just sayin'

Anyways I just fish mornings now instead. Catch more fish then. If I still had to deal with him I probably would have snitched by now. But I would rather just avoid him than rat out a drugged up convict that knows where my family lives.

apparently so or you wouldnt have brought it up on here instead of real life. just sayin'

i hope next time lenny goes to his hot spot its so over run with ppl he cant get in there  to fish and then maybe he will understand what spot burning is all about. also as others have mentioned hope he will enjoy wading through all the litter that gets left behind by the infantry...spot burning is not a joke

ORIGINAL: lagzalot7

ORIGINAL: **commander**

apparently so or you wouldnt have brought it up on here instead of real life. just sayin'

Oh no he knew we didnt approve of shooting the beaver I think thats one of the reasons he stayed away for a few months. Im just sayin Im not gonna mess up someones life and give them a reason for revenge. keep on trollin

You should change your screen-name to "wussy", cause that's what you are.  I guess deer poachers have a free pass in your area also.

You should be ashamed of yourself.  Grow a set kid.

ORIGINAL: ridgehunter

ORIGINAL: lagzalot7

ORIGINAL: **commander**

apparently so or you wouldnt have brought it up on here instead of real life. just sayin'

Oh no he knew we didnt approve of shooting the beaver I think thats one of the reasons he stayed away for a few months. Im just sayin Im not gonna mess up someones life and give them a reason for revenge. keep on trollin

You should change your screen-name to "wussy", cause that's what you are.  I guess deer poachers have a free pass in your area also.

You should be ashamed of yourself.  Grow a set kid.

lol. pm me big fella. we'll get together. just sayin'

For anyone that has ever went to the Moraine State Park North Shore beach/picinic area, I am pretty sure you fished this exact spot, with 10 others every Summer weekend day. This by far is not a secret spot... The success that he had, seems to be much more than the average person I see fishing there though. Although the average person seems to have either a push button snoopy rod, ocean surf rod, and almost always has a hi/low crappie rig with 1 oz. lead weight. Usually fishing from or too close to the docks for boats to dock safely.

Spot burning as defined by this site, is PRIVATE property. The unwritten policy amongst most on this site, is to be a bit more vague with the description. Near North Shore beach area, would be a good vague description. Not like this spot could hold more fishermen than it already does, but is why most anglers on here follow the unwritten spot burn policy. Some much more vague than others. Heck, mentioning catching a fish out of this lake can get some steaming...

Another note, per the WCO saying that you can fish the beach section after the ropes are removed. Why would you want to fish a public swimming area? I can see at the ocean, where salt water will disinigrate a hook and tides carry broken lines off almost instantly (not to mention not many snags in the ocean). You do realize that 90% of those using this beach area are kids under 18 years old. Much of those are little kids. I'm sure some fish are attracted to sandy/rocky (not really much sand in the water there...) areas in 4' or less water, but there are other very similar spots around the lake, that don't risk having a kid possibly have a severe infection / tetanus. Some folks just lack common courtesy for others well being, why many laws are made in this country.

ORIGINAL: lagzalot7

ORIGINAL: **commander**

ORIGINAL: ridgehunter

You should change your screen-name to "wussy", cause that's what you are.  I guess deer poachers have a free pass in your area also.

You should be ashamed of yourself.  Grow a set kid.

lol. pm me big fella. we'll get together. just sayin'

rofl commander...I just got your angry pm. wtf? You got that mad cause I said keep trolling? And you just quoted what ridgehunter said to me and challenged him too..drunk? Anyways since you both want to tell me to grow a set I fish the wall behind the Heinz building in Northside every morning between 3am-8am. I bet neither of you even have the balls to get out of your car in Northside during those hours..lmao this is cracking me up...

lol. angry? thats funny. especially when it was titled "lol". dont be like others and be so sensitive. just sayin'

youre upset because you got criticized because your kahunas arent big enough to do whats right and turn in the poacher. when they drop, do whats right and you wont get criticized and get upset. just sayin'

never challenged you to anything and like i said, when/if your kahunas drop, do the right thing instead of crying over spilled milk online and perhaps you wont get criticized and so upset. just sayin'