Fishing Report

MARCH Lake Fork Fishing Report

2009 (Page is updated every month)

I would like to start out this report with a request. We have had some inquiries for available dates thru emails. Some have been on your computers at work. Because of the spam blocker on some employers computers, we are unable to answer you. Please include a phone if you would so we can reply to your request. Thanks.

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The month of March! Oh yah it is about to hit that magical time again. There is a lot going on on Lake Fork right now. Because of the cold water temps and copious amounts of rain that we have had they have had the gates open and releasing water to maintain a 403 level. This has made the water temps in the deep water much colder and has resulted in a shad dye off. The magic temps for this is 45 degrees or lower. Last week we had shad floating everywhere. It was like Furr's cafeteria for the fish. I can look back in my books and in 1997 we has similar conditions and we really wacked the bass that spring. Now the down side of this, the bite has been really tuff because of this feeding frenzy. On the up side the fish are on the move to the spawning grounds and are fat and sassy. A White Chatter box jig, Gold suspending Rouges, Red Rattle-Traps and White Spinner baits are working. Our water temps now are in the 45 to 47 degree range. When it hit the 52 range you need to be here. All we need is some warm nights and some 60 degree days and it on. The usual places like Glade, Running Creek, Coffee Creek, Birch, Mustang are all holding staging fish. Go to the back of the creeks to the warmest water and work your way out until you get bit. Once you do, you need to work that area again and again. There will be more then one fish there.

Crappie are on the move also. They seem to be coming out of the deep water areas and are moving under the bridges going north. The 514, 2946, Running Creek and Coffee Creek will be holding spawners on the move. If you are Bass fishing and throwing a weightless Fluke and are getting bites but not hooking up, they are probably Crappie. Gene Larew's Bobby Garland plastics on a 1/16 ounce jig head in Emerald Shad will do the trick.

We have a package available for the golfers made available to us thru the Links at Lands End on Lake Fork. Ask about our half day fish and 18 holes of golf. It makes for a great day of fun in the sun. I might go golfing with you if you need a good laugh.

Don't forget that we have a 24 ft Barge available for Crappie and Catfish group trips. We also have Gift Certificates available for birthdays, anniversary's, or just a gift to someone special. It's a great way to say thanks to your employees!!!

If you are planning a Corporate trip, now is the time to book. It takes some time to get other guides and motel accommodations arranged. We can handle groups up to 50 and more with proper notice. We do have reference's available upon request. What a better way to thank your customers or your employees for their business and help.

Please feel free to call me for any additional info you may need at 1-800-533-7047. These tips will also work on the Lakes in your areas. Thanks for your interest in Lake Fork Guide Services. Be safe and God Bless. Dennis

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