Shanty Hollowreport and questions

[pastorbass]

I was fishing there last year and was told by a student that at one time the rec department at WKU did a lot of work at the lake - cleaning, research, ect.

Shanty Hollow does have a lot of potential if it can be maintained and kept clean. I was warned by someone who lives in the area, when bank fishing, don't venture off the beaten path due to illegal activity going on.

[BigPoppy]

I can definetly understand that, it is remote and alot of the old four wheeler trails have been cut off and it looks like the walking trails have grown over too. it is a shame this could and should be a great place for family fun it is a very pretty lake, and with a small boat and a trolling motor an easy lake to fish. I am going to find out who the fisheries biologist is for the lake or the wild life officer and see what I can find out. I know in three hours the other day there were several cars and trucks full of folks who came through there and I do not think fishing was the goal in any way shape or form. so thanks for the advice on the trail and from now on I will make sure to carry a little more tackle for insurance with us. Igf I find a group or if I can start one I will post it here and try to find others to help ctreate a family fishery.

[RoadToad]

I had never heard of the place, but from what I've found on the web about it, it appears there's some nice camping not far away, and the fishing can be good! I'd like to check it out some time. Even if I don't, thank you for leaving it so much cleaner than you found it.

I believe your fisheries biologist would be Eric Cummins: http://fw.ky.gov/fishbiol.asp?lid=682&NavPath=C200