Hey all,

I was wondering what the carp action on Lavon looks like. I want to take a trip out there to try and fish the "flats". I know that the water level is so low that most boat ramps are closed but I don't own a boat so that wont be a problem. Is it even worth it to go out there, or would it be a better decision to drive an hour and 15 minutes to Ray Bob? I know what flies to use and I have a good understanding on how to present a fly to carp, all I need to know is if there are carp to be caught on Lavon. All advise is welcome.

Thanks
Brendan

theres alot of carp in lavon. the problem with lavon is water clarity.

I can't help you with Lavon ( never been ther) but I know there are carp in Ray Bob.

Thanks for the reply's 2Fly and Mike,

Looks like I might go over and see what the fishing is like. If I go I'll update y'all. If not I'll probably just head up to Ray Roberts.

Brendan

I have caught them at Lavon but it was opposite the water was way up

i'd recommend a large black colored fly. i'd probably start with a size 6 then go to a 4 if i could get away with it. I've seen some 30" fish tailing in thigh deep water, casted to them plenty of times. just could never get them to take a fly. not sure if it was b/c they weren't interested or if it was b/c they couldn't see the fly. water visibility was only 4-5 inches. if the fish werent tailing you have no idea they were there.

I have caught few in Lavon. Water is not clear and it is very very hard to find places not sink up to your knees in mud. I caught them on crawdads. I was fishing from bank and would cast way out I front of them guessing where they were going. Work the fly to their path very slow. I saw lots of them at mallard park. Walk from boat ramp to 78.

Was also told east fork Marina was another good place. As I said its tuff. If you find a flat that is not 6' of goo please let me know, I live close.

Thanks Dtheg. I'll be sure to let you know if I find any good wading spots