Lake Talquin Tales 01/22/2009

By Wayne (Captain D) Dudley
Because much of the shoreline is state owned, many areas of Lake Talquin remain in their natural state and are accessible to hiking and bicycling trails and public hunting. Lake Talquin offers spectacular scenery with many species of plants and wildlife, including wading birds, birds of prey, deer, hogs, turkey and of course alligators. Lake Talquin’s water level remains stable year round at 68.5 feet above sea level.

Now let’s talk fishing:
Brrrrrr!!!!! With winter temperatures this week, only those “die hard, dedicated” fishers brave enough to face the elements, the hardiest of anglers (and believe me, there have been few) have been seen at local marinas. However, good catches of Crappie rewarded those determined Anglers.

Crappie are deep and are still being taken with live Minnows and Curly Tail Jigs. Just put on enough clothes and go for it.

Bass fishing remains fair with Bass still holding along the River and Creek ledges. All we need is some milder weather, a warming trend, for Bass and Crappie to start moving in to spawn.

Bream and Shell-cracker have completely shutdown. Good numbers of Catfish have been reported with most being caught off docks.

Now is the perfect time for you to get all your tackle ready for Springtime, ‘cause soon things are going to pick up!

Until next week, “Tight line, Good fishing.”