Rain,,,, Rain,,,, Rain ,,,,at Pokata

[fshfinder]

I was at Patoka this morning, Tues 3/14 and it is higher than I have seen it in a long time. I saw it Sunday while the rain was coming in and the creeks were flowing pretty good. It rained more later on Sunday. I just checked and the level is 539. The water was still very muddy, at least around Fleming Creek and South Lick. I did not fish--had some work to take care of. I would hope the fishing would be great this spring with the level going up as is has-at least that is what I keep telling myself. Good luck to ya

[junior]

Hmmm,

This question is for those that live around Patoka, Has history shown us, "When the water level is that much increased, the corps of engineers will lower the level back to winter pool as fast as they can?"

"IF" they lower the level quickly, thats a sure way to give the fish "lock jaw" for the next three weeks.

Anyone remember? how it has been done in the years past?

[Topwater2004]

The lake was built for flood control, so the USACE are not going to drop the lake, until the flood is under control.

As of today, the lake still has 9ft left before it reaches flood pool, so they haven't got any concern about it at all.

They basically have the gate shut off, and can hold anything coming our way for quite some time.

[Frenzy]

Any idea how the water looks now? Probably about the same level but is it any clearer? What is the temp.?

[idbefishing]

chance of that happen? NONE...they will release some but slowly later and not any time soon, where would the water go? the river and creek are already flooded. A lake the size of Patoka that quickly drop 7ft will cause flooding.