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They usually stock upstream of the bridge but the trout spread out above and below the bridge after a few days. The TPWD website will have the stocking schedule and you can see the dates and the number stocked over the seasons.

@FishingTexan i already put in PTO for work for the 1st day they're stocking this year.

Thanks for watching

Oh and I heard the TDC (top dead center) reference. Love it. Thanks for the shout out even though I’ve been in hiding again. Hopefully I’ll get back to videos again in the near future.

Thanks Jason!! Been a busy year with elder care but hope to be fishing more often this coming year.

Thanks for watching. Hope to be fishing more in the coming year

Thanks!

@@FishingTexan welcome!

Walnut Creek off the lake’s West arm.

I still have the boat. I'm hoping I'll be spending more time on the water soon. This year has been busy, so I haven't been able to fish as much as I'd like. Thanks for watching!

You and me both! Thanks for watching Drew!

Thanks for watching! It's a lot of fun to catch them on the MJ rig, especially if you're fishing grass.

Thanks for watching!

With the lake level back at a full pool, it should be a little easier to enter the creek. You're correct, it's been tough getting back there recently. With the recent rains, I'm sure the water is pretty muddy but should clear up in a week or two. Thanks for watching!

@@FishingTexan I've seen you videos at Lake Whitney, we've been on a good striper bite out there lately

Thanks! It was one of those good days on the water. Good to hear someone is catching them at Pool. I need to give Pool a try, it's been a while. Good to see the lake level is back up.

Will do, thanks for watching!

Thanks for the invite. It was a great time!

Thanks!

Is that back in Walnut Creek? I’m trying to figure out the best way to get back there in my boat because I have a Lowe deep V 16ft and it gets shallow the further south you head away from Loyd Park.

Yes, Walnut Creek. I was able to get into the creek last week with no issues. I have a friend that has a center console skeeter with a deeper V hull and he said he was also able to get his boat into the creek. I think you should be fine with the lake only 1 ft low right now. I did trim up and idle for longer than I normally do but it was an uneventful ride into the creek proper. Good luck! I hope you catch a bunch!

Perfect! Thanks for the info! 👍

Thanks for watching. I fished Joe Pool today for the first time in a couple of months. Thankfully, the lake level is up. I was able to get into some of the creeks for the first time in about 4-5 months.

Thanks for checking out the video! I fished Joe Pool today. Fishing was slow but the lake looked much better compared to my last time there. The recent rains have helped. Main lake was 60 but the creeks were 51-53.

Shooting firearms is not allowed at Joe Pool Lake. The lake and it’s parks/entrances are all within city limits.

@@FishingTexan is there areas nearby we’re you can?

@@chanoleyva4208 Not outdoors. www.txgunrange.com is nearby.

@@FishingTexan the reason I ask is cause I’m in Arizona and here we can shoot pretty much anywhere there is open desert. Recently this state has turned communist and I was wondering how it was there to shoot recreationally. I don’t like paying for range time

@@chanoleyva4208 not like that in Texas. Have to go to a range or find someone with private land that will let you shoot on it. Pretty much nowhere else.

Definitely, it's pretty miserable right now. The only positive is seeing and marking some shallow water structure to fish when the water levels return to normal.

Thanks so much for watching!

The Guadalupe may also have larger trout in it as it can support trout year round. Most of Texas only has hatchery trout stocked during the winter months and they are all small.

You’re correct, it’s different playing fish much closer to the water’s surface. I’ll get it down eventually but for now, I’m missing a few here and there. On the plus side, I’m able to fish bodies of water that I can’t access with my bass boat.

I just Texas rig the craw and I do not peg it. I let the bead and weight move freely on the line. Thanks for watching!!

I put in at Loyd Park on the west side of the lake. It’s a nice 4 lane ramp. They just increased the entrance fee to $20 per vehicle. You can get an annual pass for $125 if you think you’ll go often. If you’re on the east side of the lake, the state park has nice ramp facilities as well. I think the state park fee is $5 per person.

Thanks for the suggestion. I do have a cart that I use but my vehicle was really close to the takeout point so I didn't use it. I like the landing gear idea and will have to research to see if one is made to handle the width of this kayak. It's pretty big. Bass Pro offers a cart that utilizes the scupper holes but I'm reluctant to use it for fear of creating a leak.

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@@FishingTexan ofc you are welcome!!

Thanks for watching! I'll check out your video. On the plus side, you have much better access to smallmouth bass. I have to drive a good distance to find smallmouth. Either way, being on some water, somewhere is a good thing.

No I still have the bass cat. Just wanted something for Brazos river fishing and smaller bodies of water that I can’t fish from the bass cat.

Thanks Eddie!! It's heavy but I'm very happy with it and how easy it is to fish from it. I'm thinking it needs some time on your favorite spillway creek.

@@FishingTexan it would be perfect out there. If you don't mind me asking how much did it cost for the yak and trolling motor?

Bass Pro will run specials and different packages on the kayak periodically, so check their advertisements. In their catalog they have an ultimate fishing kayak package that is around $2500 before tax. I saw different unique packages offered in their individual stores as well. This may mean they would work with you in putting together a package for your specific needs. Buying a package lowers the price of the individual items. I bought a package in March 2022 that was advertised for $2250 including sales tax. The package was the kayak, trolling motor, trolling motor mounting plate, and a 250-centimeter paddle. Since the kayak is motorized, you'll need TPWD registration and that was $59. Bass Pro/Cabela's will facilitate the registration if you want. You could also buy an extra transducer for your humminbird fish finder for the kayak and just move the display unit between your boat and kayak if you want that capability on the kayak.

@@FishingTexan awesome thank you so much for the info definitely gonna get me one but I had no idea they had packages.

Thanks for watching, Tyler. Yeah, I might just be a bit partial to a squarebill crankbait. :)

I plan on hitting Whitney sometime in May. I'll check in when heading that way. Maybe you and Jason might be there. Whitney is looking a lot better than the lakes around me.

@@FishingTexan sounds great!! Hope to meet up this time!!

Absolutely! Hopefully, we'll get some before the really hot weather starts.

I haven't been in a while either. Hopefully the water level will rise soon. Hope you catch em when you go.

Thanks!!

I was able to get into the creek on March 19. I think the water level is about the same as it was then. I did have to trim the big motor up at the entrance near the floating dock.

@@FishingTexan Thanks man appreciate the info.

I'm pretty far behind on my videos and trying to get up to date with posting them. My last time at Pool was probably a month ago, I usually fish in the middle of the week now, and the water has been pretty low. I believe the largemouth spawn should get going in the next couple of weeks unless we get a massive rain. Lately I've been fly fishing on the Brazos River since the lake levels in the area have dropped. I'll be back out there soon and hopefully find some up shallow. Hope to see you out there!!