Hi, I'm new to San Angelo and I was wondering if ya'll knew wheres the best fishing around here and whats best to fish for...I love all kinds of fishing so i'm open for anything.

Thanks

Do you have boat or will you be bank fishing?

bank fishing for now..I went a little past the horseshoe this morning and we caught about 15 crappie with live bait and a couple with a jig, most were small but I caught one that was about 12in. I used a few different lures to try and catch a bass..but no luck.

Are you a lawyer ?? lol Cause there's about 400 extra in town today.

Nut

No im in college..

Has anyone heard of dove creek that is about 10 miles from San Angelo?

You might want to try the Concho north of O.C. Fisher if your bank fishing.

Nut- yeah this place is over run with attorneys now. I can think of a bunch of lawyer jokes but one thing for sure there is no shortage!

Is that where you turn off US 87 to FM 2288?

Maybe I ought to sell my boat and start bank fishing---it has been terrible lately.

what's your bottom price?

Yes it is.
Then you might want to try east of town on the Concho. Take the Paint Rock Road east and you will cross the river before you get to Veribest. You can keep on going to Paint Rock, turn left at the court house. You will cross the Concho again you will come to RM 1929. Turn Rt. and you be at O. H. Ivie.

Coony - J_O_F won't sell his boat unless Twin Buttes drys totally up.

thanks i'll try that out this weekend..

so what do yall like fishing for here in Angelo?

I fish for bass primarily, but there is good fishing for Crappie, Catfish and whitebass.

You might want to try up the Spring Creek and Middle concho areas on Nasworthy. Easy access and not a long drive. Not sure what/if they catch, but see lots of bank fishermen around the old and newer ramps at Twin Buttes depending on the wind. Might also try each end of equalization channel usually some flow so may be good.

Thanks for the info.

I went to the equalizer today..didnt catch a lot of fish..but one that was 3.5 lbs..

Another spot would be up around Gardners Dam on the South Pool. You should be able to follow the road all the way up there.

What do you meen by South Pool? Is that at Twin Buttes?

The South Pool is connected to Twin Buttes via the equalization channel. The best way to get there is to go south on Knickerbocker to just past the SAPD training facility. Turn right at the iron gate.

To get to Gardner Dam it is probably better to go out Knickerbocker Rd past airport, over the dam, turn left, follow the dirt roads around west side of the lake. If you use Google Earth, be sure and turn on "ROADS" in the Layers. That will show you the road that wanders back that way. It is mostly dirt. Pavement ends at the ramp on the equalization channel but dirt road continues.

I am not sure, but don't think you can get back to Gardner Dam area from the other side of the lake. And I make no guarantees on either since it has been 20+ years since I went back to Gardners Dam in a car or boat. Just wish the lake would get about 5-10' more water so we could fish the South pool.

J_O_F's right, the only way to get to Gardners Dam is the way he described. It's been a couple of years since I was back that way and the roads had some canyon sized ruts. As a matter of fact, that was the last time I had a one-on-one meeting with our lady game warden. Nothing illegal just checking license's.

Fishing is good near the damn on South pool. Anyplace next to the rocks or salt cedar. Been cathcing lots of crappie in less than 2 feet of water. Problem is that they are small. Should be good next year though!

I went to Gardners Dam this morning and caught about 20 fish..a bunch of bass most small but about 3 were inbetween 2-3 lbs and one that was 4 lbs..caught 1 small catfish and 4 blue gills..(my first time to ever catch those)..got a couple sun perch when I was bored and I caught 1 crappie. I saw a bunch of gars too..do ya'll know how to catch those?

Tie a six inch piece of nylon rope to the end of your line and hang on tight. They are fund to catch.

JT

Never been but planning on checking out Twin Buttes. What's the ramps like and which one is the best. Got a pontoon boat. I would appreciate any info. thanks

Cut shad works really well for gar as well, you can fish it on the bottom or suspend it under a float. When they take it, let them run with it for a little while before you set the hook.

Gar are great fighters, strong, and they often jump like tarpon, leaping completely out of the water and even doing somersaults. Awesome.

I lived in San Angelo for about a year, and caught largemouth, white bass, crappie, channel cat, freshwater drum, bluegill, and common carp out of Twin Buttes.

The spillway under Nasworthy is a good spot, too, as are some of the spots on the various branches of the Concho around town.

Most everyone is using the newer ramp. Go out Mertzon Hwy and turn left at the convenience store, there is a sign about Twin Buttes park or something. Go over the RR tracks and just follow the pavement. You will see the old ramp first on your left, there is an old unused building there. Go past there, stay right at the fork and you will come to some picnic areas and to the right of the road toward the lake you will see a paved parking area for the newer ramps. The new ramps are a little steeper and easier to load/unload on. Some are using the older ramps, but they are a little flat at the bottom for me. You will have no problems at the newer ramps, lots of pontoon boats get in and out there. There is also a small dock.

Thanks alot for the info. My wife is great at fishing, throwing anchors and cooking but just can't learn to back the boat. Any help is greatly appreciated.

JOF, Do you recommend any bait stores close to Twin?
Thanks

The Town and Country off of 67 has minnows and perch.
There is also a bait stand next to Packsaddle BBQ off Knickerbocker at Lake Nasworthy.

with a hook on it?

hmmm...I thought I had caught some bluegills today.. but after looking at fish identifications online, I noticed bluegills are like perch..I was catching fish that were about a pound..They had a blueish tint to them, was it a buffalo? I have no idea..I've only caught bass, catfish, crappie, and perch..so i'm new to these other species.

More than likely they were freshwater drum.

Town & Country mentioned above on 67 is at the turn where you go to Twin Buttes ramps. Most convient to Twin Buttes.

No hook. The gars teeth get hung in the strands of the rope. Used to do that below the dam on Lake Whitney many years ago.

Thanks for the bait shop info.

So...anyone got any news, tips, etc for San Angelo fishing?