New post about Cumberland..

[mhall]

Alright let me start off by saying I wish no ill will or lost business against anyone in the local area of the lake. I'm really not that sure it will be so catistrophic as alot are making it seem anyway. But on a selfish note, I love the lake that low myself, I always have. At 680 feet above sea level that lake still has tons of water more than 100 feet deep. Yes, some ramps are going to be non useable while others will be fine. They are going to do some work on extending ramps for use during low water times, such as the state in Pumpkin creek, and the dam, as one lane can not be used at 680. Others are being talked about, but these two are for sure. Jamestown is fine all the way across at 680 and Conley will also be able to be used as is. This isn't the end of mankind at the big C as some are making it sound. I'm going to name a few beneifits and see what you think. Possible hundreds of go fast boats will not come including the frigging ocean vessels that have infested that lake over the last few years. The Ohio Navy realises that there actually are other lakes in the universe other than Cumberland. The bass actually will have level stable water,{hopefully}, to have a GOOD spawn in, something they haven't had there in years. Grass and bushes will start to grow again at shorelines, such as the buckbrush that used to be there many moons ago. Local businesses, such as concrete companies, and construction labor work should flourish, along with local hotels and restaurants. Fish habitat can and will be created at local and hopefully a KDFWR level. This doesn't have to be a totally bad thing and there will be good come from it, and again being selfish I'm gonna love it baby.

[know1]

Wasn't there already a thread for this?

[mhall]

Wasn't there already a thread for this?

If you don't want to read it, THEN DON'T!

[know1]

It just gets confusing to have multiple threads on the same topic. That's why they merged the other two. I was just trying to be helpful.

[jcb]

Excellent post.

It's hard to believe, but even with the drawdown the Big C is still one of the largest lakes this side of the Mississippi.

[jigfan]

Didn't they have a big drawdown in the 70s. they might have even brought it down even more than 680. I remember that they moved Aligator 1 down the lake some.

[mhall]

Didn't they have a big drawdown in the 70s. they might have even brought it down even more than 680. I remember that they moved Aligator 1 down the lake some.

Yes they did you are correct.

[Duayne]

I wonder how this will affect Grider Hill? I imagine they can handle water that low..

[mhall]

I wonder how this will affect Grider Hill? I imagine they can handle water that low..

Yes they can handle it and have before they will just come out towards the creek channel as needed. I love Grider, good people and good fishing in that area. Good to see you on here again Duayne, welcome back.

[Duayne]

Thanks MHall. Can't say as I've left. I just don't post much. Haven't had a chance to get on the lake since Nov. I'll start thinking of heading down that way.

[RoadToad]

First let me say that I've only recently bought my first boat, and have never been to Lake Cumberland, but I've been looking forward to going for some time, so I've been following this subject closely. Based on what's been published (and posted) on this subject so far, it seems to me that if the drawdown only lasts the minimum one year, and there isn't a wet spring in the area, then the fishery won't be harmed much in the short term, and there may be long term benefits from the brush that would grow along the banks in the meantime. If, however, the drawdown lasts seven years or more, the temperature changes in the lake will likely cause harm to some of the fish populations, which may take longer to recover from. I think the reality is probably going to be somewhere between one and seven years, so we can only hope that the short-term damage isn't too bad. No matter what, I believe the end result will be an improved fishery. Again, this comes from someone who's never actually fished the lake, so I welcome any responses, particularly from those of you who have.

[mhall]

First let me say that I've only recently bought my first boat, and have never been to Lake Cumberland, but I've been looking forward to going for some time, so I've been following this subject closely. Based on what's been published (and posted) on this subject so far, it seems to me that if the drawdown only lasts the minimum one year, and there isn't a wet spring in the area, then the fishery won't be harmed much in the short term, and there may be long term benefits from the brush that would grow along the banks in the meantime. If, however, the drawdown lasts seven years or more, the temperature changes in the lake will likely cause harm to some of the fish populations, which may take longer to recover from. I think the reality is probably going to be somewhere between one and seven years, so we can only hope that the short-term damage isn't too bad. No matter what, I believe the end result will be an improved fishery. Again, this comes from someone who's never actually fished the lake, so I welcome any responses, particularly from those of you who have.

I'd say you have a very fair assessment of what may take place, we will see for sure.