I am wanting to go fish the Bardwell dam...
and I read in this post

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3840373/NEW_TO_CRAPPIE_FISHING

that you have to hike 3/4 of a mile to get there,,,,

I was just wanting to know a little better direction...
Is it the Tonkawa Trail that I need to be taking?
I found this map

http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/bardwell/BuffaloCreekC1.pdf

but it dos'nt explain how to get to the dam...


Anyone Know?

Thanks

http://earth.google.com/


my bro-law has fished it a few times jigs4life he will probally chime in later but you can download that google earth find it that way too

good luck

Yep I figured out the driving part...I'm just confused on the whole hicking part

hopefully cecil or someone else will get ya where ya need to go

See Waxahachie Creek on the left side of the map? Head to it and there is a trail that roughly follows the creek. Follow the creek and it will lead you to the dam.

Once you find where everyone is parking there is a trail that leads you all the way around the tree and to the damn. I went there 2 yrs ago when they were releasing water. Seen people limtied out on hybird right by the damn, also there alot of gar as well.

Like jigs4life said, follow the trail by the parking area. it will take you to the dam. you can also stop along the way, there are some cleared out areas to just fish also, just look for the little trails off the main trail.

Cool thanks...I'll follow Waxahachie creek

I guess I will have to be a buzz kill...water release needs to be in the 1300's for consistent action. With the release of only 352cfs, the bite will be almost non-existent.

Not saying you won't catch something, I just think you will be disappointed.

http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/bardwell/

Well...I took some buddy's Saturday morning...I caught one catfish....

but we still had fun...it's a cool spot to remember

Thanks for the tip I'll be watching for 1300cfs

Ellscounty, you go out there much? Do you fish Waxahachie much?

Actually we are talking about trying Waxahachie Saturday morning...

but never been there either

usually, Bardwell is our lake of choice...it is close and never crowded.

Waxhachie has been a NO-NO because of it being so low, before all of the rain.

The best luck we have EVER had on Bardwell was while trolling. beyond that, it has always been a fish here and there.

We have done alot of camping at Barwell's Waxahachie creek park. Usually my wife and I catch catfish all night from the banks...while the kids watch movies in the tent

But no boat for me yet...This christmas things might change

Bardwell is +12 feet...sooner or later, they should be releasing. Remember, look for 1100+cfs!!! Ideally 1300cfs!!!

Bardwell has a dam? I thought it was a spillway? Or maybe I forgot haven't been there in years lol

Open;Open;Open;Open;Open

Thanks...I'll be watching

Dam....I think?!?!?

Spillway=when it reaches a cetain level, it spills over.

Dam=Flood control, can be opened and closed to control the depth of the lake.

DAM I am pretty sure?!?!?!?

its a dam....basically theres a pipe that releases water..dam. theres a spillway too for emergency flood control.

They need to hurry up and open it up!

Don't go on the weekend if it is opened. IT'S A FREAKING ZOO BACK THERE...and don't forget your license. The Park Rangers and the Game Warden spend alot of time back there. If you are legal, you'll have no issue (just stay off of the rocks)!!!

bump diggity.its open

I went and looked at it Monday...its flowing good...but I did'nt get to fish (had my little girls with me and it did'nt look too safe for them) We went to lake Clark and caught a bunch of sunfish

Yeah...it is a little scary back there. I took my 5yr old and I thought all of the other fishermen on here were going to call C.P.S.

Here is a picture of the fish he caught...

Looks like the fish need "protective services" from your son.

Nice job!