2009 Fishing Forecast for Nolin River Lake
NOLIN RIVER LAKE 5,795 acres (Grayson, Edmonson and Hart counties)
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Catfish
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Good |
Channel catfish - Good number of 15-20 inch fish. Several trophy fish available. Fish upper lake (Sportsmans Paradise and Cane Run) and river area in early spring and rocky main lake banks mid-May through June. Flathead catfish - lower numbers than channels but several large (30+ lbs) fish harvested annually. Fish late May through June on steeper rocky banks. |
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| Crappie |
Good |
Decrease in number of 10-12 inch fish from last couple of years. Large number of 8-9 inch fish present. Average size of catch will decrease in 2009, but should increase in 2010.
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| Largemouth Bass |
Good |
Increase in number of 15-inch and larger fish over last couple of years. Good population with increasing number of larger fish.
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| Walleye |
Fair |
Most fish in the 14-17 inch range with a few up to 20 inches. In early spring, fish Bacon Creek and above with lead head jigs and grub bodies. In summer, troll Sportsman's Paradise, Conoloway Creek, and main lake points. |
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| White Bass |
Excellent |
Excellent population of white bass. Many 13-15 inch fish. Fish Bacon Creek and upper river during spring spawning run with leadhead jigs and grubs. Fish main lake points and jumps in summer. Many fish caught at night under lights during summer with jigging spoons or minnows.
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