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Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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08/27/16 09:09 PM
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doctorliver
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Took advantage of the lack of rain this morning. Over slept as usual, but loaded up the kayak and headed up to Lake Somerville to check out the upper Yegua Creek a bit past 6:30am. The water was flowing and the carp and gar were exploding everywhere you looked. I wasn't expecting a very productive trip. I just wanted to get out since I haven't really had an opportunity to head out, and every weekend has been plagued with rain. Weekdays are tough to get out due to work, so I take every opportunity I can take. The fishing was productive, tons of small bass, crappie, and white bass, needle nose gar, and a HUGE CATFISH that I caught while drifting a small jig. Catfish slipped off the jig before I could land the beast and take it's picture. Fished for about 4 hours and headed back home to Cypress. I'd be out there again tomorrow, but with rains headed our way, I think I'll sit tomorrow out and maybe hit the ponds around here with the fly rod.
Last edited by doctorliver; 08/27/16 09:18 PM.
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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08/31/16 04:24 PM
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A nice day on the water is any time you can get out!
I think the section below the lake you are fishing is typically referred to as the lower Yegua. The creek at the northwest end of the lake running through Lake Somerville State Park , (Newmans Bottom) , Irwin Bridge & the WMA would be the upper Yegua..
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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08/31/16 10:07 PM
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doctorliver
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You are correct sir! Thank you for the clarification!
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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09/01/16 01:32 AM
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Nice post!
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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09/01/16 01:43 AM
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jasoniam
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Man add this to my Texas river bucket list!! Beautiful fish those colors are simply amazing
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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09/01/16 01:38 PM
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very nice; thanks for sharing the trip-p-
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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09/01/16 04:21 PM
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J-Moe
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Great post, that doesn't look like the Yegua to me. I think that is another creek. I won't mention the name though. Surprising to hear you were catching white bass in the creek. That's a great sign.
Thanks for the report.
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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09/01/16 04:22 PM
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OOPs, nevermind, I recognize the point on the Yegua you are fishing.
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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10/03/16 06:52 PM
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I miss Ye Ole Yegua...been 2 years...may be time to scratch that itch. Thanks for the motivation!!
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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10/05/16 09:03 PM
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They have opened the boat ramp at Nails Creek so access to the Yegua is just a mile up the lake.. Newmans will be closed for a long while yet since the flood really did a number on the trailway and both parks.. Let me know if any of you can manage a trip or two up the creeks some time soon and I'll try to join you.. I may be able to pull a weekday/weekend early morning trip up the Yegua or Nails. I can't get to far from home or work for a while longer but will chance it on occasion..
>)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((<
“Personnel is the most vital and important aspect of any industry. If you’re just going to grind them up, it’s not going to end well for anybody.” SCOTT REINARDY
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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10/28/16 04:53 PM
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Now that the gates are closed someone needs to paddle up to the railroad bridge and see if there is another massive fish kill.
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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10/28/16 10:15 PM
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no need to paddle.. just get downwind of it and you will know
>)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((<
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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10/29/16 04:20 PM
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doctorliver
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I saw the last fish kill....wasn't pretty and the smell was just awful!
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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10/31/16 06:45 PM
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I'm pretty sure we are well past the usual timeframe (September- early October) for major fish kill due to O2 depletion. If there is a die-off it might be due to overpopulation.
>)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((<
“Personnel is the most vital and important aspect of any industry. If you’re just going to grind them up, it’s not going to end well for anybody.” SCOTT REINARDY
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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10/31/16 08:26 PM
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doctorliver
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Haven't seen or been by this area since late September. Let's hope the same hasn't happened this year.
Last edited by doctorliver; 11/01/16 02:05 AM.
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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11/02/16 07:14 PM
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gacman
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I'm headed over there in a couple weeks to yak it up. I'll report back.
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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11/08/16 04:31 PM
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The past, present and predicted wet weather will certainly bring a rise in the Yegua and with the lake at or above pool level already the first wave of whitebass and crappie will begin to move into the creeks. The next 4 months of fishing the creeks of Lake Somerville is likely to be the best creek fishing within memory. Another warm winter will provide many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors without having to fight the elements looking for slow cold fish.
>)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((<
“Personnel is the most vital and important aspect of any industry. If you’re just going to grind them up, it’s not going to end well for anybody.” SCOTT REINARDY
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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11/08/16 04:47 PM
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ben_beyer
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So you're saying I need to pick up my dad's kayak on my way down there next week?
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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11/09/16 11:31 AM
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So you're saying I need to pick up my dad's kayak on my way down there next week? Yes! and paddle up Yegua or Nails.
>)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((<
“Personnel is the most vital and important aspect of any industry. If you’re just going to grind them up, it’s not going to end well for anybody.” SCOTT REINARDY
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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11/26/16 03:31 AM
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Well, I didn't stop and get my dad's kayak but I did take advantage of the Black Friday 20% at Bear Mountain today and I'll have my kayak by next weekend.
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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11/28/16 12:06 AM
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COOL! just in time for some winter creek fishing with the gang..
>)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((<
“Personnel is the most vital and important aspect of any industry. If you’re just going to grind them up, it’s not going to end well for anybody.” SCOTT REINARDY
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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12/04/16 01:52 AM
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>)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((<
“Personnel is the most vital and important aspect of any industry. If you’re just going to grind them up, it’s not going to end well for anybody.” SCOTT REINARDY
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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12/06/16 05:01 PM
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Does anyone know when or if Newmans Bottom is or will be opening?
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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12/06/16 05:46 PM
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The bridge leading into Newman's Bottom will not be repaired for a while so no vehicle traffic is allowed. They may open it up for people to walk in from the gates before the bridge like they did last year.
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Re: Another Upper Yegua Kayak Adventure
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12/07/16 10:19 PM
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The lake has come up a little more than a foot over the last week with a good release from the dam into the spillway. That means the Yegua is dumping lots of floodwater into the lake and that there is current enough to guide the whitebass into the creek. We are setting up very nicely for some great whitebass/crappie fishing this winter and coming spring.
>)));> Wishin' I was Fishin' <;(((<
“Personnel is the most vital and important aspect of any industry. If you’re just going to grind them up, it’s not going to end well for anybody.” SCOTT REINARDY
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