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Pond near Northlake College now posted "do not enter"
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06/15/15 01:41 PM
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MtnDew
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Just FYI: The lake by Northlake college now has signs around it, say "Do Not Enter, Due to recent flooding the water poses a health risk" My guess is that this is related to the raw sewage that also got into Lake Carolyn and killed a bunch of fish, probably also got into this area. Not sure how dangerous it is, but I don't want to touch any of that water around Los Colinas for now. Time to find a new spot for awhile. Another item of interest; The city of Irving also moved the dragon boat festival to Sept 20th, stating "The current date reflects a time delay for the lake to return to a condition safe for human activities. " some links if your interested : http://www.fox4news.com/story/29300944/d...6QHMvA.facebookhttp://www.dfwdragonboatfestival.com/-rob
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Re: Pond near Northlake College now posted "do not enter"
[Re: MtnDew]
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06/15/15 02:37 PM
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CajunPOG
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Could also be related to fracking chemicals. I have a friend that lives not too far from there that was instructed to boil any water for drinking or cooking and only shower for 5 minutes until further notice.
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Re: Pond near Northlake College now posted "do not enter"
[Re: MtnDew]
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06/15/15 05:02 PM
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Hotrodjrd
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I saw that sign 2 weeks ago but I've still been fishing it. In fact I fished there yesterday evening and there was a group of 4 other guys fishing it too. There's some serious algae and moss in some areas now but the fish are still biting. I talked to one of the Northlake Cops yesterday who said he was informed it's just a precaution and that nothing has been tested as "dangerous". I don't keep or eat the fish so cant answer to if it's safe to eat but I don't believe in keeping fish out of a pond anyways. It's been a bit harder to find them as I had to move around a bit but they are still in there. I caught 2 yesterday evening in about 1.5 hours.
Northlake is not connected to the canals. It's just a precaution.
Last edited by Hotrodjrd; 06/15/15 05:10 PM.
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Re: Pond near Northlake College now posted "do not enter"
[Re: CajunPOG]
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06/15/15 05:03 PM
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Hotrodjrd
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Could also be related to fracking chemicals. I have a friend that lives not too far from there that was instructed to boil any water for drinking or cooking and only shower for 5 minutes until further notice. I live in Las Colinas and have never heard of this!
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Re: Pond near Northlake College now posted "do not enter"
[Re: MtnDew]
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06/15/15 05:05 PM
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Hotrodjrd
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Caught yesterday:
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Re: Pond near Northlake College now posted "do not enter"
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06/15/15 05:36 PM
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MtnDew
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I know that spot Hotrodjrd. Has your hand developed a rash from the water yet I didn't feel like walking past the signs, so went north on McAruther over 114 to the other canal/ditch and got a few Sunday morning. Nothing huge, but easy walk and no snakes.
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Re: Pond near Northlake College now posted "do not enter"
[Re: MtnDew]
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06/15/15 05:53 PM
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Hotrodjrd
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LOL! I swear after the first time I fished when those signs went up I was like oh **** what if my hand turns green or something! LOL!
Those are nice bass, is that the canal that runs behind Red, Hot, & Blue?
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Re: Pond near Northlake College now posted "do not enter"
[Re: MtnDew]
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06/15/15 07:18 PM
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MtnDew
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yep, that's the place. Very hit or miss for me.
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Re: Pond near Northlake College now posted "do not enter"
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06/18/15 02:15 AM
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BADLANDER
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Could also be related to fracking chemicals. I have a friend that lives not too far from there that was instructed to boil any water for drinking or cooking and only shower for 5 minutes until further notice. That's FUNNY!! Fracking chemicals
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