10-12-2004, 01:21 PM
HFT,
These fish have been here all year, but in the spring they are very scattered because there are probably less that half of the fish in the lake that was there in 1999. When the fish congregate in the summer around the springs and stream mouths, they can be caught. Most fishermen did not show up this summer as only three of us fished the lake consistantly during the summer months. All three of us had a great year - less fishermen meant more catchable fish for us.
Now the fish are congregating around the mouths of the streams, preparing for spawning, and following the brook trout while they are spawning. On Saturday I landed six brook trout near the Hatchery. When they congregate and you find that group of fish, they can be caught. Remember that there are lots of areas of the lake that hold very few fish - you have to find the groups to have a successful day.
Hope this explains what you were asking.
Bill
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These fish have been here all year, but in the spring they are very scattered because there are probably less that half of the fish in the lake that was there in 1999. When the fish congregate in the summer around the springs and stream mouths, they can be caught. Most fishermen did not show up this summer as only three of us fished the lake consistantly during the summer months. All three of us had a great year - less fishermen meant more catchable fish for us.
Now the fish are congregating around the mouths of the streams, preparing for spawning, and following the brook trout while they are spawning. On Saturday I landed six brook trout near the Hatchery. When they congregate and you find that group of fish, they can be caught. Remember that there are lots of areas of the lake that hold very few fish - you have to find the groups to have a successful day.
Hope this explains what you were asking.
Bill
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