Skunked on Cedar Creek

[quote=djh480;291355]The thing is there is no law enforcement on the lake. I have been there alot of times and still yet have seen a warden. Just for the hell of it a partner and me went down to the bank right there by the ramp and 5 people had LM from 12 to 18 inchs on stringers. If ya tell em they are wrong they just smile at ya. Easy pickings for a game warden. On Herrington I have been checked 2 times in 1 day for safety stuff in the boat and a license. Send some to Cedar.[/quote]

2 years ago I was checked about every other time I was out there. Last year, I was out there more and was only checked once.

Last fall I sat on a tree line and watched a fella catch 2 nice largemouth crankin. They both went in the livewell. Neither was 20 in.
If this is to be a true trophy lake a warden needs to be on duty, mabe even stationed at the ramps on an alternating schedule only known to the KDFW.
If they burn enough of them and I mean bad, word will get out.
In any event this has to stop, I predicted the rape of the lake last year to my brother. I hope it already isn`t happining.

It's always going to get poached because no matter what law or reg is in place some low rent mental midget will do what he wants. Unfortunate but true....

I live about 5 miles from the lake and I only fish there about 3 times a year. I was down there in summer last year and saw 3 separate stringers of illegal fish before I even left the dock. Not just bass, but catfish and crappie also. With all the pressure and fish poaching going on, I would rather fish Herrington, Cumberland, and Laurel because it gets me upset to see this kind of activity. I really like the idea about a poaching hotline. I also agree that they need more enforcement with the size limits. Wish there was something I could personally do to help with this problem, but I have also been told to mind my own business several times when I try to inform someone that their fish are illegal.

Everyone needs to call 1-800-858-1549 and let KDFWR know what is going on. The more people complain, the quicker something can be done. It is the squeeky wheel syndrome.

I have to agree with Tim_T, the more calls made when we see these things the better. I for one will do my part and have in the past!!!!

[QUOTE=fishalltime;291334]in my opinion the fish aren't there anymore like they where last year ? agree or disagree ? i think they became fish sandwiches ! i was told that the game warden knew last year that there wear fish leaving out of there illegally ? you get something good going and "bam" its gone !! you can't have nothing...................[/QUOTE]

Don't fret the bass are still there. I caught a lot of fish over 4 lbs this winter including a 5/15 and a 7. So far this spring (Wednesday) I had two just shy of 4 and a 6.1 the fish are moving now and for me they are getting hard to locate. Yesterday(Friday)I caught two 3's and 7 dinks. In the main creeks I saw several fish in the 3-5 lb range suspended right in the tops of the channel line trees. I showed them everything but my lunch and couldn't get a hit.

I made three trips not long ago and didn't put a fish in the boat only to come home and read on the board where biggw or wormin had worn them out.
Don't give up, they are still there.

[QUOTE=Tim_T;291419]Everyone needs to call 1-800-858-1549 and let KDFWR know what is going on. The more people complain, the quicker something can be done. It is the squeeky wheel syndrome.[/QUOTE]

Good Freaking luck, I've got one of the worst deer poaching problems known to man on the property that I manage for our hunting. I've called everybody but George Bush and I haven't seen dudely squat done about it. I've talked to main honcho's in Frankfort and seen no relief. My county doesn't even have a game warden AT ALL ANYMORE. Fishing is no different, they say they are understaffed and overworked. I tried to be a conservation officer out of highschool, I'd had better luck becoming an Albino astronaut with the red tape involved in making that a profession at the time, Sorry fellas I feel your pain and feel the same way as you but good luck with the complaining thing you are going to need it, LOL.

I've said it before, but I have the poaching tip line programmed in my cell phone. I can't say as I've ever paid enough attention to what other people are catching to have to use it.

A year or two ago, I was in earshot of a boat at Cedar Creek that was stopped by the wildlife officer. They had a couple of fish that were too short (can't remember which species). They claimed ignorance and the officer let them pass.

So is there a good time to go to Cedar Creek ? I live a hour 1/2 away but I don't want to drive all the way down there if it is flooded with boats and you can't find a place to go. Is there a horsepower limit ? I read about it in some magazine awhile ago and been wanting to go. I might use a sick day this week. I agree with catch and release also, I might throw a couple in the livewell only to take some pictures later on. Why eat the bass ?, or how many crappie do you need for a good dinner ? Some people !!

[quote=rustedhook;291483]Don't fret the bass are still there. I caught a lot of fish over 4 lbs this winter including a 5/15 and a 7. So far this spring (Wednesday) I had two just shy of 4 and a 6.1 the fish are moving now and for me they are getting hard to locate. Yesterday(Friday)I caught two 3's and 7 dinks. In the main creeks I saw several fish in the 3-5 lb range suspended right in the tops of the channel line trees. I showed them everything but my lunch and couldn't get a hit.

I made three trips not long ago and didn't put a fish in the boat only to come home and read on the board where biggw or wormin had worn them out.
Don't give up, they are still there.[/quote]


SO true on them fish laying around in them trees you can,t get them hit at all im glad fishing is not like that all the time--i might be haveing a fishing sell lmbo:)

March 2007 was nothing like March 2005 and 2006. I've been to CC 3 times this March. We've caught a few nice fish (biggest being a 5.8) but it ain't what it use to be.

I'll probably hit CC 1 or 2 more times then I'll be done with it for the year. Also, going on a Sat or Sun is ridiculous!!! That lake is packed when I go during the week. I can't imagine what the weekends look like.