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#1814533 - 12/17/07 12:14 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: Art@n]
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Things have slowed at Bethany. Saw three trout taken this afternoon; all were using bait. Not certain but it looked like they were using bread for bait/chum.
Looks like Waterloo Park in Denison is seeing activity. Waterloo was stocked this past weekend.
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#1814566 - 12/17/07 12:26 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: fshng84]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 04/12/06
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Loc: Mckinney, Texas
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can anyone post the schedule up again?please
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#1814751 - 12/17/07 01:28 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: Art@n]
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Registered: 12/12/06
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Loc: Fort Worth, TX
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#1815647 - 12/17/07 07:24 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: beech96w]
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FYI: Stopped by Bethany at 7:30PM to try a "bread-crumb" fly that I made. No hits but caught a Bluegill when I switched to a red Glo-Bug. Posted a picture on the link below.
Will keep an eye out for other locations in the area that may be getting action.
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#1815765 - 12/17/07 08:00 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: Art@n]
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Registered: 12/31/06
Posts: 923
Loc: fishin Texas... are you?
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tcf do you have directions to waterloo? 75 north to Crawford Rd turn right on Crawford, when it dead ends turn left, go a short distance and turn right (back onto Crawford) follow it to Waterloo Park Rd. Turn right to the park. Trout are in the small lake with the fountain in it. Fish are hanging close to the fountain.
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#1819497 - 12/19/07 07:27 AM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: TCF]
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FYI - Was not able to fish Bethany yesterday but my fishing partner reported no activity around 1:30PM yesterday. Fair amount of fishermen, no trout were taken.
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#1820650 - 12/19/07 01:47 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: fshng84]
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Stopped by at lunch and observed several fishermen take trout on Chartreuse PowerBait and Corn. Tried using a Chartreuse Glo-Bug; did not get a hit. They are deeper, and they are being bothered by the Cormorants.
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#1823104 - 12/20/07 11:48 AM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: fshng84]
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Checked out Bethany at lunch today. Several fishermen catching trout on PowerBait or with bread.
Others noted a flyfisherman was doing well earlier in the day using a bead head nymph.
Picture of the trout caught using bread posted on the link below.
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#1825186 - 12/21/07 10:28 AM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: fshng84]
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Fished Bethany Lakes for trout this morning. Changed tactics from flyfishing to baitcasting. Fished about 2 hours and limited out with 5 trout. One went 10.5", another went 9", others were small stockers. All were caught using Corn fished on the bottom.
For the flyfishermen, FYI - When I cleaned the trout, their stomach contents were mainly Corn and a nymph-like "bug". Did note one Pink and one Chartreuse PowerBait nugget in one of the trout.
I posted pictures on the link below to include the nymph-like "bug". Not sure what it is but may be helpful for someone using flies.
Edited by fshng84 (12/21/07 10:40 AM)
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#1829251 - 12/23/07 11:48 AM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: fshng84]
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Fished Bethany Lakes this morning. Cold with frost on the ground but no wind compared to yesterday.
Caught a limit of trout but it took several hours with a two hour period where nothing was biting. Four trout were 9" to 9.5", and one trout was about 8"(pictures posted in the link below).
For the flyfishermen, examined the stomach contents and noted that they were empty except for the Corn eaten when caught. Thoughts are they were not actively feeding yesterday.
PS: Fished yesterday but did not get a strike; too windy!
Edited by fshng84 (12/23/07 11:49 AM)
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#1832258 - 12/25/07 05:24 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing
[Re: fshng84]
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Registered: 12/04/07
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Stopped by Bethany Lakes this evening. Did not fish; just checked out the action.
Observed several fishermen catching trout just as we arrived at around 5PM. However, one fisherman noted the action was slow all day.
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#1838433 - 12/28/07 05:04 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: TCF]
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Fished Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area (LLELA)for a chance at Trout. Enjoyed the trip; nice change of pace fishing a small river then the community ponds.
Caught two Trout on Super Dupers. Picture posted on the link below.
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#1844984 - 12/31/07 03:27 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: fshng84]
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Fished Bethany Lakes for Trout this evening using fly-fishing gear. No trout taken. Tried a Bead Head Hares Ear Nymph with a Dryfly on a dropper. No strikes but did see one Trout actively feeding on the surface.
Saw others fishing with minimal success; however, one fisherman did catch a Trout using Bread fished about two feet below a bobber.
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#1847851 - 01/01/08 06:28 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: fshng84]
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Tried Bethany today again. No luck. Too windy and cold.
Will shift gears and look for other opportunities over the next few weeks.
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#1857423 - 01/05/08 04:32 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: fshng84]
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Fished Bethany this morning with no luck. Went to Lake Lewisville Ecological Learning Area later in the afternoon.
Caught one 8" Trout, missed three others. Used Flyfishing gear and a Copper Super Duper. Tried a Brown Wooly Bugger with no luck; shifted to the Super Duper and started getting hits. A little tough tossing the lure with a flyrod; still was able to get some action. See picture in the link below.
Saw others limit out using Corn and PowerBait. However, it looked like Corn was the better bait to use.
Also, saw two fisherman with 16"+ Trout. Good to know there are bigger ones in the river.
Before leaving decided to fish along the rocks near the tailrace; caught several small Crappie on White Clouser Variant, and then hooked and lost a nice Hybrid. Broke my tippet; should have used heavier test then the one I was using for Trout.
FYI: Game Warden stopped by and checked bag limits and licenses.
Edited by fshng84 (01/05/08 04:36 PM)
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#1879791 - 01/13/08 11:42 AM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: fshng84]
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Bethany Lakes slowed down. Shifted to looking for other areas. Tried Lake Lavon this morning. No luck at the Dam Tailrace. Did observe one Gaspergou caught on a live minnow. Else, no luck.
Went back to Allen to check on the Catfish at Celebration Park. Caught two using Corn. About 18" in size. Pictures in the Link below.
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#1881831 - 01/13/08 08:04 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: fshng84]
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Registered: 06/01/05
Posts: 746
Loc: Dallas
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mckinney will be great next month. they dump a bunch in that small area
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#1881835 - 01/13/08 08:04 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: Bass fro chop]
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Loc: Dallas
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#1913037 - 01/25/08 04:44 AM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: fshng84]
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Registered: 02/16/05
Posts: 425
Loc: Mesquite, tx.
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Fished Bethany this morning with no luck. Went to Lake Lewisville Ecological Learning Area later in the afternoon.
Caught one 8" Trout, missed three others. Used Flyfishing gear and a Copper Super Duper. Tried a Brown Wooly Bugger with no luck; shifted to the Super Duper and started getting hits. A little tough tossing the lure with a flyrod; still was able to get some action. See picture in the link below.
Saw others limit out using Corn and PowerBait. However, it looked like Corn was the better bait to use.
Also, saw two fisherman with 16"+ Trout. Good to know there are bigger ones in the river.
Before leaving decided to fish along the rocks near the tailrace; caught several small Crappie on White Clouser Variant, and then hooked and lost a nice Hybrid. Broke my tippet; should have used heavier test then the one I was using for Trout.
FYI: Game Warden stopped by and checked bag limits and licenses.
Where is this Lake Lewisville Ecological Learning Center at? Also, what is the closest pond near the mesquite area that has been stocked, I know samuel farm will be stocked on feb 1st, when my vacation starts, yeah!!!, but just looking for some fly fun, I'm still new too it, but dont want to drag the boat out for some largemouth.
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#1913454 - 01/25/08 07:04 AM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: gordon24_1]
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Registered: 02/16/01
Posts: 5445
Loc: McKinney TX USA
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Where is this Lake Lewisville Ecological Learning Center at? Also, what is the closest pond near the mesquite area that has been stocked, I know samuel farm will be stocked on feb 1st, when my vacation starts, yeah!!!, but just looking for some fly fun, I'm still new too it, but dont want to drag the boat out for some largemouth.
I have found Google to be my best tool for finding locations like the LLELA. TPWD posts a trout stocking schedule on their website that lists the full statewide schedule for this season.
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#2000521 - 02/22/08 08:36 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: rrhyne56]
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Registered: 02/05/08
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What did they stock samuell farm with? Are you sure they did it february 1st?
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#2000559 - 02/22/08 09:02 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: ctmccarty]
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Registered: 01/28/05
Posts: 1037
Loc: Dallas
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yup
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weiners, chicken liver(Catfish)-----------PROSTAFF
corn,bread(trout,carp,bream)--------------PROSTAFF
golden corral(5 star eating restaurant)---PROSTAFF
Unprofessional fishing guide expert. or somesuch
Call cell # 555-5555. Mention TFF code GETCHASOME get 1/2 off
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#2000561 - 02/22/08 09:03 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: getreal]
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Registered: 01/28/05
Posts: 1037
Loc: Dallas
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try mckinney
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weiners, chicken liver(Catfish)-----------PROSTAFF
corn,bread(trout,carp,bream)--------------PROSTAFF
golden corral(5 star eating restaurant)---PROSTAFF
Unprofessional fishing guide expert. or somesuch
Call cell # 555-5555. Mention TFF code GETCHASOME get 1/2 off
I'm getreal, and I approve this message
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#2074037 - 03/14/08 06:45 PM
Re: Bethany Lakes - Trout Fishing/Waterloo Report
[Re: getreal]
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Registered: 12/04/07
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FYI - Have shifted efforts from Trout to Bluegill and Bass at Bethany. Been taking them on a Black and Red Zonker in the shallows. Pictures posted in the link below.
Bass were small but have observed 2 lbs+ size Bass in the shallows recently and have been getting indications from others that larger fish are present.
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