lake Donegal

I drove over today to see how the draw down was going and the lake is lower than I have ever seen it.  I doubt there is any way a boat could be launched unless you are very brave.   I talked to a fisherman who said the fish recovery is scheduled for next Wed. and Thurs. but have no idea if that is correct.
 
Probably 10 fisherman at various spots.

If I think of it I will call or stop into the southwestern office at Lake Somerset and ask to be sure.  If I remember I'll post the answer here.  Should be interesting to watch.
 

Dave
I read somewhere that the Somerset Lake fish salvage would be sometime next fall.  Don't know how long it will take to drain the lake or when they would have to start.   I also heard that the new spillway would be where the fishing pier is now.  That would eliminate the deepest part of the lake.  How would that work?  Did anyone hear this?

Where are the fish going? High point? I've also wondered what they'll do with the bowfin in Somerset... relocate them to where they aren't or let them die and rot? 

Stopped at Donegal Wednesday evening, caught a nice carp and a few bass. Water was down 10 ft at least. What surprised me is the total lack of structure in that lake. Other than a tire down by the dam and a few old stumps there really is no structure. Hopefully before the lake is refilled they can install some fish cribs and a few catfish nesting boxes.

Ryan, When I talked to the Deputy, He told me that they were going to use a lot of the debris from the dam when they dismantle it to make rock piles & humps in the lake. Also they got a grant from Mellons & 2 or 3 other organizations to put cribs etc. in the lake also they are supposed to map the lake. I offered to make 2doz. catfish nesting boxes,but never heard back from them. I hope this rain doesn't affect the schedule too much,although I am not sure if I personally will be able to fish there again due to my health.I plan to be there when they try netting those fish out just to see the size of some of those Crappie that are in there. Hint! Did you see those small stumps fields across the lake? Pretty tough to fish them from shore.    sam

I just got word to-day that the PF&BC postponed the salvage operation until Nov. 1rst & 2nd at 10am. don't know why,I am assuming it is because of the past rain.  sam

http://triblive.com/mobile/11366437-96/fish-lake-dam

they find any more muskies other than the one in the article?

never know. Guy told me last week he caught a 28 inch rainbow out of Indian creek. We all know the pressure that creek faces. And the game commish only puts in 12 inchers. That fish was living in the shallows for a couple years

I heard from a deputy that besides all of the bass & panfish & Cats that they only netted 1 smaller Musky 3 big walleyes & only a couple of Trout. He told me that the water reached about 87% & that he thought that most of the Trout died.    sam

rsquared, Parts around the dam were approx.25-28' deep on the boat ramp side. You should take a ride out there to look around. I was most surprised at how close to shore the creek bed is.  sam

I talked to a guy who was up there when they removed the fish. He said they dug a hole and buried all the carp they caught. He said it was disgusting watching them flopping around until dead. Can anyone confirm this?