Fishing Update 4/4/08
Hi Folks,
Just a little update for those of you ready for some Stone Lake spring action. The lake is now completely devoid of ice. The clarity is still less than 2 ft. but has improved since Monday. The winds that so graciously took care of the ice will now be turning their attention to you. Typically the winds pick up to frustrating speeds by noon in April, so fly fishermen beware. The north shore of the lake is a popular spring spot, but receives the brunt of the wind and will muddy up from wave action. Conversely, the south side clears up when the wind pushes surface water to the north. A few anglers who couldn't wait have been out there in the turbid water. So far I have received secondary reports of two hook ups with no confirmed landings. Both fights were initiated with spinning hardware, and so far the trout have had the upper hand. It is safe to say that there have been less than ten anglers on the lake since 4/1 and that I haven't had feedback from all of them. I hope to receive more info on Monday. Also, I can now report that Mundo Lake has shed it's winter coat as well, and should clear up in a week or two. Mundo is a good alternative when winds drive you away from Stone.
Kevin Terry
Fisheries Biologist
Just a little update for those of you ready for some Stone Lake spring action. The lake is now completely devoid of ice. The clarity is still less than 2 ft. but has improved since Monday. The winds that so graciously took care of the ice will now be turning their attention to you. Typically the winds pick up to frustrating speeds by noon in April, so fly fishermen beware. The north shore of the lake is a popular spring spot, but receives the brunt of the wind and will muddy up from wave action. Conversely, the south side clears up when the wind pushes surface water to the north. A few anglers who couldn't wait have been out there in the turbid water. So far I have received secondary reports of two hook ups with no confirmed landings. Both fights were initiated with spinning hardware, and so far the trout have had the upper hand. It is safe to say that there have been less than ten anglers on the lake since 4/1 and that I haven't had feedback from all of them. I hope to receive more info on Monday. Also, I can now report that Mundo Lake has shed it's winter coat as well, and should clear up in a week or two. Mundo is a good alternative when winds drive you away from Stone.
Kevin Terry
Fisheries Biologist
posted by Kevin Terry at 10:47 AM
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