Fishing a $100 Million Dollar Bass Lake

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  • This is the last bass fishing trip I will ever make to lake Fairfield. Sadly this lake and surrounding property have been sold to a private developer for over 100 million dollars and will no longer be accessible to the public for fishing, camping, hiking or any other outdoor activities inside what once was a Texas State Park.
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  • @caseynuchols3576
    @caseynuchols3576 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bring awareness to the issue, if we stand by and do nothing they will destroy all of our parks and recreation areas do to development... It's a major problem all around the u.s.. smh it's pitiful.

  • @jordankyle37
    @jordankyle37 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love when lfg fishes and camps🤟🤠

  • @Bullzak_83
    @Bullzak_83 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was my moms, (RIP) favorite place to go when they went went camping.

  • @MyGeniusLeads
    @MyGeniusLeads ปีที่แล้ว +49

    It is BS that they are making it a private lake.

    • @rowdybroomstick6394
      @rowdybroomstick6394 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's BS that you can just buy a lake and all the property around it, when it's owned by the state and is a major public campground.

    • @derekbaker8588
      @derekbaker8588 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@rowdy broomstick the state never owned it, it was leased land

    • @TheTexan99
      @TheTexan99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rowdybroomstick6394 98% of Texas is private land 😄

    • @rowdybroomstick6394
      @rowdybroomstick6394 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Theirs little to NO public land as it is in Texas let alone leased land to be just be selling it off like their a dime a dozen 🤷 sucks for the people of Texas! Most everything here is owned by the state unless it's just raw hunting land. If it's campgrounds and public facilities it's owned by the state mostly.
      Hopefully they'll allow some permits to be sold and still allow some fishing and camping. Would be a complete waste to just bulldoze everything.

    • @playmeortrademe2835
      @playmeortrademe2835 ปีที่แล้ว

      The main reason I will never live in texas… they just hate public land

  • @CharlesCHubbard
    @CharlesCHubbard ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A few days ago, State Rep. Angelia Orr filed a bill while the Texas State Legislature is in session that would claim eminent domain of the property on which Fairfield Lake State Park lies. The land owner would be compensated fair market value for the land.

  • @smizzyoutdoors287
    @smizzyoutdoors287 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Going to miss Lake Fairfield. My folks live in that town, and I've fished it my whole life. My dad has been on the lake every day for the last week. Tomorrow is going to be a sad day. There are some big ole bass in there if you know where to look.

  • @cjfishtales2238
    @cjfishtales2238 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No one's buying the lake, at least not from the state. It's never belonged to the state. It was being leased by the state. The owners have sold it to a real estate developer.
    So if you're going to be upset, be upset with the government that spent millions of dollars to improve a private property. 72 million since 1976.
    Oh, by the way, there's a few others in the same situation.

  • @jpgtr84
    @jpgtr84 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "There's something magical about a three cheese weiner sizzling in the moonlight, isn't there?" LFG 2023.

  • @robertrussell6466
    @robertrussell6466 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Another killer video by LFG … love all the content brother… please keep the videos coming 🔥🔥🔥

  • @MegaMagaTrumpsavingAmerica
    @MegaMagaTrumpsavingAmerica ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Who bought it China? Didn’t know that the state sold lakes.

    • @derekbaker8588
      @derekbaker8588 ปีที่แล้ว

      the state never owned it, todd interests has it under contract

  • @BenEaddy
    @BenEaddy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It hurt my feelings real bad to find out Fairfield is closing. I went 2 weeks ago and caught 30lb+ bags. It was the BEST lake in Texas and will be missed...

  • @amorton94
    @amorton94 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hate to see old parks shut down. I find it really odd how the state leases an area for 50+ years and build parks on it. What do they expect to happen at the end of the lease? They just hope that they're offered a renewal? Was their whole plan just to temporarily have a park? It just seems so odd to me.

  • @jackmiddlebrook9733
    @jackmiddlebrook9733 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i fished this lake in december and caught several 4-5 lbers

  • @fishhappens4
    @fishhappens4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You had me at "fishing...

    • @FullTimeFishing
      @FullTimeFishing ปีที่แล้ว

      If you want to watch more fishing check me out!

    • @fishhappens4
      @fishhappens4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FullTimeFishing dito.

  • @ksoutdoorsports
    @ksoutdoorsports ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Luv me some truck camping! That 3.5 was a toad.

  • @shaunroberts9361
    @shaunroberts9361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LFG show us that trick when you got hung up and you let go of your pole and made it slide down the line. Dude that was cool. Show us how You did that please.

  • @TheZeppelin14
    @TheZeppelin14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If it is about to go private I would have kept my limit ever how many that is there. 12-14 inch largemouth are good eating.

  • @txdumbass
    @txdumbass ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's such BS dude. Absolute crap. Glad you got to hit it one last time.

  • @mouafishing559
    @mouafishing559 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Buffalo is not a carp.

  • @ajh5838
    @ajh5838 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many people snag fish with livescope now?

  • @ethanwright2981
    @ethanwright2981 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw that place listed a couple months back and thought how awesome it would be to own that cool of a spot! Wish it would stay a state park though.... with how little public land we have!

  • @adamblack8229
    @adamblack8229 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    He is pure gold !

  • @johnjohnson5933
    @johnjohnson5933 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man it's sad how they let companies buy land an shut down public waters . It's happening to our local state an county lakes !!

  • @fightingfor5
    @fightingfor5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was lucky enough to fish this lake a couple times last year, it's so sad that such a nice state park people could bring families to is getting closed for a private lake and golf course.

  • @Adjustedpriorities
    @Adjustedpriorities ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sad deal about Fairfield I used to fish it often years ago, haven’t been in a while but it was an awesome state park and lake combo. Really enjoy your vids glad to see you still do the old school camp and fish keeping it OG.

  • @JCONoutdoors
    @JCONoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're the man! Keep up the outstanding videos.

  • @MAJJJJJJ
    @MAJJJJJJ ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice man using some bushcraft on your Coleman. Hell yes. I knew there was SOMETHING about you I liked .

  • @Simple_Man_Golf
    @Simple_Man_Golf ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s happening to Lake Fairfield is an absolute TRAGEDY.

  • @gollomontelongo1744
    @gollomontelongo1744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You inspired me to go fishing and camping and chase a GIANT bass in the spring, I love these vids u always do this at this time of year much respect brother hope I break my pb ima hit it hard a couple days as well salute bro 💪

  • @itzvazquezfishing5539
    @itzvazquezfishing5539 ปีที่แล้ว

    My pb came out of there this year 8.85 and my nephew In the same cast caught his pb 10.15 😮‍💨😩😭😭😭😭

  • @ReubenOaks84
    @ReubenOaks84 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really hope it wasn't bought by China or Blackrock.....

  • @aj06bolt12r
    @aj06bolt12r ปีที่แล้ว

    LFG.. You need a real truck so you can tow a 5th wheel camper and your boat behind the camper.. Double tow like a REAL outdoorsman! ;)

  • @adamsmith3996
    @adamsmith3996 ปีที่แล้ว

    Texas...the biggest state in the country with the least amount of recreational public land.

  • @johnlegg6837
    @johnlegg6837 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s terrible a developer can just buy a state park and make it a private development 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @zaneleonard14
    @zaneleonard14 ปีที่แล้ว

    How bout Googan buys it and subscribers can come fish and camp there and potentially meet some creators? Host a pro Bass tourney there or a Pro/Am? Seems like that could be a good investment.

  • @user-xy6cf6cs7t
    @user-xy6cf6cs7t ปีที่แล้ว

    Sold to a private developer after the state sank 72 million into the park using your tax dollars over the years. I am surprised Texans are being so submissive in this scenario. I live 1500 miles away and I am angry about this.
    I am glad I live in a state where the public land is considered sacred and easily sold off to the closest billionaire looking to develop it so they can sell it to millionaires. I am sure your tax dollars made the property quite appealing.

  • @bulittix6919
    @bulittix6919 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi everyone! is there people from texas that could help me? I'm from canada and I would like to plan a bass fishing trip in texas in the near future... do you guys have any recomendation on a guide, location and time of the year I should look for? thanks!

  • @fishing4dinner
    @fishing4dinner ปีที่แล้ว

    Let’s start a gofundme and buy this joker back!

  • @ryangilmore1642
    @ryangilmore1642 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing more Texan than failing to protect what should be public land.

  • @rickysilva8897
    @rickysilva8897 ปีที่แล้ว

    There’s something magical about a 3 cheese wiener sizzling in the moonlight lol I’m crying

  • @tylerb6145
    @tylerb6145 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm Jealous February 21 I had a 2 feet snow storm at my house with a high of 17 and now iys the 28 and still snowing

  • @guywhosleepallday8194
    @guywhosleepallday8194 ปีที่แล้ว

    100mil bass lake lol. Can't even produce 10lbs bass hahah

  • @restless7528
    @restless7528 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just because you see movement on the fish finder it don't mean there Gar or bass or crappie far as we know it's fish poop floating together 😉

  • @Heruwacono3689
    @Heruwacono3689 ปีที่แล้ว

    Konten yang sangat bagus kawan... salam kenal.... sukses selalu 🙏🙏

  • @jgibel
    @jgibel ปีที่แล้ว

    Hindsight is always 20/20 but the state screwed up not getting a long term deal to protect their investments early on

  • @nascarmommam5915
    @nascarmommam5915 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well who actually owns it is my question? Makes no sense but .... ~ Texas

  • @zachj7477
    @zachj7477 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s sad that this country allows private sector to purchase natural lakes it isn’t fair to us fishermen or the public

  • @jasonfance555
    @jasonfance555 ปีที่แล้ว

    That would be cool if they would let you go back and fish it, It wouldn’t hurt to ask!!!

  • @adamsterger8150
    @adamsterger8150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for putting the red arrow in the picture so we could see where the lake was😂😂😂

  • @MAJJJJJJ
    @MAJJJJJJ ปีที่แล้ว

    I million . pocket change .ill buy it. Do you take monopoly money.

  • @aaronpetersen2736
    @aaronpetersen2736 ปีที่แล้ว

    How the hell can a lake be made private….whoever owns it would have to own the town or towns around it.

  • @johnsidwell9945
    @johnsidwell9945 ปีที่แล้ว

    Won't be tricked by lakeforkguy again

  • @shiny_popcorn
    @shiny_popcorn ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you explain to me how you freed your crank bait from that tree

  • @dustinhudson933
    @dustinhudson933 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man sometimes that livescope will suck you in and wont let go

  • @xanderwillis1549
    @xanderwillis1549 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How your videos man

  • @MaryBrownForFreedom
    @MaryBrownForFreedom ปีที่แล้ว

    Googan Squad fish camp and academy...

  • @sammiphelps8828
    @sammiphelps8828 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sammi Phelps hi 🙋‍♀️ ❤❤❤LFG❤❤❤❤

  • @tomhh103
    @tomhh103 ปีที่แล้ว

    When does that GS A-Rig release? I want one!

  • @lorenoconnor5789
    @lorenoconnor5789 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shank me in my hammock, sounds like a good love song.

  • @thomasgomes4899
    @thomasgomes4899 ปีที่แล้ว

    You and the @googansquad should buy it!

  • @chrisbiolaw5136
    @chrisbiolaw5136 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ole lt wright gns and fero rod coming in clutch

  • @tmv8694
    @tmv8694 ปีที่แล้ว

    A vote for Abbott was a vote for this sale of this place.

  • @alexkoutdoor
    @alexkoutdoor ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrible. The state should have never allowed the sale.

  • @travisbarr5367
    @travisbarr5367 ปีที่แล้ว

    does anyone know what the new owner of the lake and land is going to do with it?

  • @mitchellwest174
    @mitchellwest174 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos keep up the great work

  • @bernicemcclendon574
    @bernicemcclendon574 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lfg invite lunkers tv to go fishing with you

  • @MyronTheHen
    @MyronTheHen ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw some Lake Fork baits for sale yesterday, made me think of you! Edit: 6:15 what do you call this maneuver? 2nd edit: “What? What?! You just hooked a gar??!!” That’s actually awesome, I think.

  • @leslietaylor9384
    @leslietaylor9384 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a shame there taking a public area making it into a private area It will affect a lot of folks that enjoyed the park Hope it falls through 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎣🎣

  • @BassRaider
    @BassRaider ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man! Thx🤙

  • @deadmanbasslord3156
    @deadmanbasslord3156 ปีที่แล้ว

    My god man googan should have bought this. The ultimate step. Flair linker googan etc definitely could afford it

  • @1212onfire4jc
    @1212onfire4jc ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your vids LFG! I got a tip for your jerkbait….try to jerk twice in a row fast before you pause….watch the action with one jerk compared to two real quick. You will get a darting action. Also give it a little more slack after the last jerk. Can’t hurt to try it right! And don’t forget to throw 4-6” swimbait in those situations! Have your boy Zaldane hook you up!
    God bless Brother!

  • @Tbowie13
    @Tbowie13 ปีที่แล้ว

    😆 ...those Buffalo are so much fun to hook until you realize it's a Buffalo!
    Ya think ya got a PB for a quick second!
    I'm puzzled by the fact that you step on your fish.

  • @petrokemikal
    @petrokemikal ปีที่แล้ว

    That's just absolutely insane man.. You can buy a lake !! America is one wierd place..

  • @MAJJJJJJ
    @MAJJJJJJ ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there from mike from inglwood ca just started watching your channel . I like it. Sorry to here that lake is closing down. I look forward to watching more of your videos

  • @The_Osprey
    @The_Osprey ปีที่แล้ว

    Buy a lot on that lake and build a lake house.

  • @rogermoore3270
    @rogermoore3270 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I was already jonesing for a camping trip right on the water and then you post this lol. My stomach won’t stop growling after hearing that sausage sizzling on the cast iron, I swear I think I can smell it 😂three weeks to go till my two week trip. The count down has already begun lol

  • @jop4473
    @jop4473 ปีที่แล้ว

    I completely understand that this is your job but how does your wife handle when you are gone and she has two very energetic, very young kids at home?

  • @Friscotxman
    @Friscotxman ปีที่แล้ว

    There are other State parks which could be in trouble as well. Ray Roberts is one of them as well....

  • @TittleCreekOutdoors
    @TittleCreekOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    It's sad to see places like this close. But they got to make room for all the people moving from California somewhere.

  • @donaldtruster1064
    @donaldtruster1064 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get Johnny Morris on it! Haha

  • @LITOWB
    @LITOWB ปีที่แล้ว

    LuFG, what’s happened to the old Fishing Freak hats? I may have missed somethin in the past

  • @nascarmommam5915
    @nascarmommam5915 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should have 10 million subs, your the best. The lake issue 😡. ~ Texas

  • @markroper9269
    @markroper9269 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video! Don't sleep in the "shank hammock"!!!! Have a good week!

  • @joshwagner8468
    @joshwagner8468 ปีที่แล้ว

    Let's go. Really sucks about that nice lake. Wish I could've fished it 😪

  • @weseastham701
    @weseastham701 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your content with big green things and some camper cooking is awesome! Thanks LFG!

  • @johnharvey4757
    @johnharvey4757 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be cool if they would make into something like Fun Valley in South Fork Colorado

  • @5376JDM
    @5376JDM ปีที่แล้ว

    Shank me in my hammock! Lol!

  • @lucasharris1655
    @lucasharris1655 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hunted it a few times through Texas draw hunts. It’s a cool place

  • @fishhappens4
    @fishhappens4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol I don't even call baits what they are anymore. The first one you pulled out is a red clutch. That is what they all are now.

  • @solaydbak
    @solaydbak ปีที่แล้ว

    Spinner baits weather.

  • @masitruc
    @masitruc ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved fishing for reds at Fairfield. Had some great days fishing there.

  • @CannonPulliam
    @CannonPulliam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LFG!

  • @wolfepackfishing
    @wolfepackfishing ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I couldve dangled with ya. So sad to see such a beautiful chunk of land go private.

  • @harrisonwilliams6483
    @harrisonwilliams6483 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the advice you give!
    Fancy equipment helps, but your advice is key to the big ones!

  • @Outdoor_Jack
    @Outdoor_Jack ปีที่แล้ว

    That's crazy well you'll find some new spots that's what ur good at love the videos

  • @SumthnOfficial
    @SumthnOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my dream fishing trips is to go fishing with the one and only Justin rackley

  • @brandonbynum6356
    @brandonbynum6356 ปีที่แล้ว

    I keep lighters stashed everywhere. Especially the truck

  • @ZroCool_Garage
    @ZroCool_Garage ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a coincidence that the first bait you throw matches your shirt???

  • @ztrevino10
    @ztrevino10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big bummer about Fairfield. Such a fun lake

  • @baseballslamer24
    @baseballslamer24 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that lake, me and my buddy take a trip their once a year. Hurts to see them sell it.