05-17-2006, 11:48 AM
[cool][#0000ff]There are quite a few shore anglers who like to hit the Knolls area. You can find some spots that are fairly open to cast and fight fish from "the beach". However, in most of those spots you can have a tough time bringing in a larger fish because of all the flooded reeds and tamarisk bushes. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you don't mind wading, it can be great fishing to wade out to the edge of the "stickups" and to chuck out a bobber to either side. That's where the action is right now...right next to the brush. In most areas the water is no more than about 3 or 4 feet and it is warm enough now that you do not need waders.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are some other spots where the bank drops off more quickly and there is six feet of water within a few feet of shore. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Lots of spots along the rough dirt road that runs along the lake to set up a tent. It is a busy camping area some weekends, so you have to get there early on Friday to claim the more popular spots. Some of the spots have nice sandy gravel beaches for the kids, but you should have them wear tennies. There is lots of broken glass from the "typical" folks who use the area.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]One other bit of advice. Don't forget either the sunscreen or the bug spray. Skeeters are starting to come out down there.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The attached pics should give you a better idea of the layout and the fishing and camping potential.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you don't mind wading, it can be great fishing to wade out to the edge of the "stickups" and to chuck out a bobber to either side. That's where the action is right now...right next to the brush. In most areas the water is no more than about 3 or 4 feet and it is warm enough now that you do not need waders.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are some other spots where the bank drops off more quickly and there is six feet of water within a few feet of shore. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Lots of spots along the rough dirt road that runs along the lake to set up a tent. It is a busy camping area some weekends, so you have to get there early on Friday to claim the more popular spots. Some of the spots have nice sandy gravel beaches for the kids, but you should have them wear tennies. There is lots of broken glass from the "typical" folks who use the area.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]One other bit of advice. Don't forget either the sunscreen or the bug spray. Skeeters are starting to come out down there.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The attached pics should give you a better idea of the layout and the fishing and camping potential.[/#0000ff]
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