Where to go on Dale?

[STONEWALL]

I would like to go down in the near future (my first trip to Dale) and do a little fnf fishing. What is the best area to fish in this time of year? Also where is the best place to put in so I will not have to make real long runs to find the fish? I don't want your hot spot just some broad info.


Thanks

[elnutsmalljaws]

I always fished from Mid-Lake (Holly Creek/Big Goat Island area) north to Illwill and then up into Wolf River. I have only fished Mitchell Creek which is south of Holly Creeek, a couple of times. Some say the fishing is better this time of year between the Dam and Mitchell creek but I never ventured that far. As far as places to put in, Hendricks Creek pretty much has a good amount of water to launch no matter the lake level and it brings you out right in front of Big Goat. Holly Creek is the next ramp to the south of Hendricks and you have Sulphur Creek ramp, State Dock, and Illwill Creek marinas all to the immediate north of Hendricks. Plenty of places to put in. This late in the year and with the water coming up 5 feet recently the fish should suspend on the bluff walls. Find the area with the most and try those first is my suggestion. I don't know when you are going but I will be going for 4 days at the end of next week and will report when I get back.

Tight Lines

[thebassman30]

Elnuts is a pretty cool guy....he's hooked you up with some of the proven areas of the lake. I'll be leaving this Thursday 9th and will return late Sunday 12th. I'll let you know how it goes.

[STONEWALL]

Thanks for the help. I now have a starting point. I plan on going either this weekend or next. I will report my trip also.


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Thanks.

[STONEWALL]

Where is a good place to stay?

[dpage70]

how far south of goat island does a ky license cover? only been to dale once and me and a buddy are planning a trip for the next warmish weekend.

[elnutsmalljaws]

Goat is in Tennessee. You cant go south of goat and fish anywhere in KY. Ky liscense is good in all of Illwill Creek and all of Wolf River even the parts of Wolf that lies in TN due to reciprocating lisc agreement. You can also fish the northern parts of 3 or 4 creek arms on the north side of the lake. Any map will show you the state line plus there are markers on the banks to show you when you cross the state lines. There is some pretty good water to fish on the Ky side but in my humble opinion it is well worth the money to get a TN liscense for I think there is better water in TN to fish for Smallies especially this time of year.

Tight Lines

[redneckshadrap]

Whatever you do don't stay at Willow Grove....

Billy


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[biggw]

hey creekbank man whats up with willow grove? email me [email protected]

[redneckshadrap]

Go to www.indianasmallmouth.com....you can read what happened...

Billy



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[Chubminnow]

If I it were me, I'd go ahead and buy the Tennessee license, at least a three-day anyway. Taking into account how far I'd have to drive in the first place (I live in Louisville), I wouldn't want to go that far and be limited to the amount of water I could fish...Plus just like in Kentucky, the money will be put to good use to help support our sport...

I have a question guys...the way I'd be coming to Dale is down 90 to Burkesville, then I would turn right at Burksville...where abouts from there is the first place I could purchase a Tennessee license?

[Danny]

Chub,

go to google.com and do a search for online fishing liscenses.

When I was buying the TN liscense (I can't spell worth a dang.. sorry), I purchased either online or using their 1-800 number. There is like a $5 convenience fee, but you will spend that much at least in gas.

Of course, if you do go to a local bait shop, you will have an excuse to buy more tackle. After all, I doubt they make much selling the liscense itself, so you will want to help them stay in business, so you will of course by several dollars of that special lure that is working right now.

Jeff down at Sportsmans headquaters or fishing world or whatever, always has that special bait...LOL. Usually it is the one he has the most inventory of too, not figured that one out yet... LOL

Danny