bbonney1835@sbcglobal.net Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Why is it taking so long for the Fox to become wadable again? Could it have a negative effect on the spawn if it drops while its in progress? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kend Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Lots of water, coming down from the northern region. Many areas are wadeable. Presently, the water level is not too high for a successful spawn. Most areas seem to be at a suitable level, right now. The fish are on or near their bedding sites. Many are near shore, in water less that 2ft deep. Many beds are further out from shore, in deeper water, and you don't see the beds. Personally, I don't wade the areas, so as not to disturb their spawning grounds. If the water drops too fast during the spawn, and exposes their beds, the fish can be easily removed by anglers, and the eggs will be exposed to other critters, and they'll clean out the nest pretty quick. Smaller fish, such as bluegill, yellow bass, white bass, drum, or the like, are mingling around the beds. When the SMB are removed from the nesting are, those critters will move in real quick, because the nest is not protected. When a SMB is caught by an angler, and released, the fish doesn't return to the nest right away---it's left unguarded and subjected to being cleaned out. I hope the water level stays where it's at for the next few weeks. Anglers will have plenty of time to wade, after the spawn is over. Mother nature knows what she's doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbonney1835@sbcglobal.net Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks Ken, but if you look at the graph it seems to be a little bit more than mother nature controlling the river level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallieJonze Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I've been watching the levels drop ever-so-slightly day to day and it's getting close to canoe time!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kend Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I've been watching the levels drop ever-so-slightly day to day and it's getting close to canoe time!!!! John, It's canoe time---NOW! There are some prime areas, that are not being fished. There's some big'uns in there, those fish need some exercise. They're just laying around and getting fatter. I'm getting to the fish, walking along the shoreline, fishing the structure with long rods. Some of it, you need a small boat or canoe. Stop by the store, I'll mark up your map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallieJonze Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Why don't you just come along and mark up the map from the actual spots. Anytime, Ken. Just let me know. This friday and maybe next wednesday are slated for fishing the fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineman Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Ken, what part of the Fox are you talking about with a canoe? Also, what's the latest word on the May 17th outing in Batavia? Is the water still too high? Thanks, Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don R Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Also, what's the latest word on the May 17th outing in Batavia? Is the water still too high? Great question Ron. Wading is pretty much out of the question for the outing on the 17th. I'll start another post to see how many are still interested in fishing from shore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kend Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ken, what part of the Fox are you talking about with a canoe? ............. Thanks, Ron Down stream of the McHenry Dam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineman Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Down stream of the McHenry Dam. Thanks, Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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