Fishing the Falls

[redearhoosier]

We rode down there tonight and it was pretty packed with fisherman. I saw people right up under the train bridge fishing and saw them down underneath of the interpretive center. I counted probably ten people or more with fishing poles so the fish must be biting. Lots of fossil beds exposed, we haven't had much rain.

I'm seriously thinking about going down there tomorrow night to catch some skipjack or other bait fish. Me and a buddy are going Thursday and Friday in the river, taking my boat out. I'd like to put in down in Old Clarksville, anyone put in down there? Any pointers on where to catch some catfish this time of year in a boat down that way? I'm definitely going to have some cut up bluegill for that trip.

[jfw]

We rode down there tonight and it was pretty packed with fisherman. I saw people right up under the train bridge fishing and saw them down underneath of the interpretive center. I counted probably ten people or more with fishing poles so the fish must be biting. Lots of fossil beds exposed, we haven't had much rain.

I'm seriously thinking about going down there tomorrow night to catch some skipjack or other bait fish. Me and a buddy are going Thursday and Friday in the river, taking my boat out. I'd like to put in down in Old Clarksville, anyone put in down there? Any pointers on where to catch some catfish this time of year in a boat down that way? I'm definitely going to have some cut up bluegill for that trip.

The deep hole at the turn past crappie rock

[redearhoosier]

The deep hole at the turn past crappie rock? Can I fish it from the bank or is it a by boat deal only? I'm scared to take my boat up into that area because of the fossils beds/rocks and I don't know the channel or underwater structures to be remotely safe.

I was actually thinking about putting in down in Old Clarksville and then heading down towards New Albany a bit...my buddy's going with me and he used to fish down there in the 70's and 80's and he claims to know a few spots, we'll see.

I'm thinking about going tonight and sitting down at the fossil beds for a while, need baitfish though.

[Tyme2fish]

I was actually thinking about putting in down in Old Clarksville and then heading down towards New Albany a bit...my buddy's going with me and he used to fish down there in the 70's and 80's and he claims to know a few spots, we'll see.

DON'T DO THAT!!! About 300 yards downstream from the Clarksville ramp is all kinds of rock and ledges on the Indiana side of Sand Island. It is not a safe passage.

The lower level is always changing in depth. One can naviagte a shoal at 14 feet but be grounded when the level is 12.4. It's tricky, so be careful.

[maximarx]

No luck today. Tons of dead fish on the fossil beds. Lost a lot of lures and hooks. But, we had fun. And I think it's going to be a learning process for me. Used some gold rooster tails, lost them all. Going to get some chicken liver next time. And get some more spinners I guess.

[Nanna]

No luck today. Tons of dead fish on the fossil beds. Lost a lot of lures and hooks. But, we had fun. And I think it's going to be a learning process for me. Used some gold rooster tails, lost them all. Going to get some chicken liver next time. And get some more spinners I guess.

Wow...pictures please! were you able to recycle any of the lures and hooks you found? I always try to pick up trash,and recycle the fishing stuff i find...

I guess it is better to go during the week, not the weekend...avoid the the rush?

[GeoFisher]

When they drop the bottom out of it like that, and fish get trapped on the fossil beds, that is a FANTASTIC time to catch fish.

I used to walk around and walk way out where you could find rushing water by one of those trapped pools. Those fish, when you find whites and hybrids in them are ANGRY and hungry. I've literally caught hundreds at that time.

A GREAT way to hit those is in a canoe or kayak. Put in at the intepretive center and paddle to the rushing water. NOT the crazy rushing water from the gates, but water coming over the exposed rocks and stuff that you can see. OBVIOUSLY be careful.....that goes without saying, and wear your vest. BUT man oh man, that can be good.

Later,

Geo

[maximarx]

Heading back down again in the morning. Taking chicken liver this time, circle hooks, new spinners, and some night crawlers. Hopefully we finally have some luck and a good day. Either way, it's good to be down at the river with my son.
Side note, any suggestions and/or prices for cast nets? Considering buying one sometime. Not sure what to look for in a decent one. Thanks guys.

[kentuckykingfisher]

Heading back down again in the morning. Taking chicken liver this time, circle hooks, new spinners, and some night crawlers. Hopefully we finally have some luck and a good day. Either way, it's good to be down at the river with my son.
Side note, any suggestions and/or prices for cast nets? Considering buying one sometime. Not sure what to look for in a decent one. Thanks guys.

You can buy a decent one for about 30-40 bucks at walmart. I dont know about the quality of the net but I would say it would work fine. I bought one from bass pro for about 50 bucks and ive had it for years. Of course you occasionally will have to patch it with fishing line because you will get it hung up sooner or later. Good luck and let us know how you do.

[Drew1233]

Heading back down again in the morning. Taking chicken liver this time, circle hooks, new spinners, and some night crawlers. Hopefully we finally have some luck and a good day. Either way, it's good to be down at the river with my son.
Side note, any suggestions and/or prices for cast nets? Considering buying one sometime. Not sure what to look for in a decent one. Thanks guys.

I bought a 3 and a half foot at Walmart for $32 I think. It works great. I would make sure to wash it out as good as you can after using it. Great way to get free bait!

[Mrmooneye]

I bought a 3 and a half foot at Walmart for $32 I think. It works great. I would make sure to wash it out as good as you can after using it. Great way to get free bait!

Hay did you know it's illegal to use a cast net below Dan d n r . Got some body to day .

[Drew1233]

Hay did you know it's illegal to use a cast net below Dan d n r . Got some body to day .

I think you have to use it a certain distance from the actual dam. Might be 300 yards idk. I mainly use mine in floods fork and local ponds.