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 Grapevine Lake
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04/20/22 05:12 PM
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Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 6
walleyecrazy
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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My wife just found out that she has a work conference in Grapevine TX in early June. After looking into it, it turns out that it is at a convention center right on Grapevine Lake, so naturally I am going to take advantage of the free accommodations and go with her so I can fish the whole time she is in her conferences. Does anyone here have any experience with Grapevine Lake? I will be limited to bank fishing, and will only be able to bring very limited tackle with me due to the fact that we are flying there. Being that my tackle will be limited I want to make sure I am bringing the right stuff so I give myself the best chance for some success while I'm there. Any help or advice anyone may be able to offer would be greatly appreciated. The only thing that I currently know I will be bringing are my two Temple Fork Outfitters travel rods. One is a MH casting rod, and the other is a ML spinning rod. These should allow me to cover the vast majority of possible techniques.
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: walleyecrazy]
#14348386
04/20/22 06:42 PM
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Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,366
BNKrust
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There's some bank fishing areas around the Katie's Woods Park. Some decent sized smallies in there too. Squarebills, neds, and flukes should get you bit.
Unrelated... what part of Albany? My mom and sister live in Gansevoort and Clifton Park, respectively...
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: walleyecrazy]
#14348413
04/20/22 07:23 PM
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Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 308
DBGSIG
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I would recommend getting a guide for one day while you are here.
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: BNKrust]
#14348419
04/20/22 07:26 PM
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Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 6
walleyecrazy
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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There's some bank fishing areas around the Katie's Woods Park. Some decent sized smallies in there too. Squarebills, neds, and flukes should get you bit.
Unrelated... what part of Albany? My mom and sister live in Gansevoort and Clifton Park, respectively...
Thanks for the tips on the baits, and areas to fish. Being from NY neds and smallies sounds good to me. As far as Albany, I am actually just across the river to the east in East Greenbush. It is about 5 minutes outside of Albany, and about 15-20 minutes south of Clifton Park.
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: walleyecrazy]
#14348469
04/20/22 08:30 PM
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 328
Sawyer S
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I’d second going to Katie Woods if you are staying in Grapevine. I always catch fish on crankbaits at Grapevine but dragging a worm or a wobble head are good options too.
Joshua 1:9
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: walleyecrazy]
#14349126
04/21/22 04:54 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 532
LipRipper3325
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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My wife just found out that she has a work conference in Grapevine TX in early June. After looking into it, it turns out that it is at a convention center right on Grapevine Lake, so naturally I am going to take advantage of the free accommodations and go with her so I can fish the whole time she is in her conferences. Does anyone here have any experience with Grapevine Lake? I will be limited to bank fishing, and will only be able to bring very limited tackle with me due to the fact that we are flying there. Being that my tackle will be limited I want to make sure I am bringing the right stuff so I give myself the best chance for some success while I'm there. Any help or advice anyone may be able to offer would be greatly appreciated. The only thing that I currently know I will be bringing are my two Temple Fork Outfitters travel rods. One is a MH casting rod, and the other is a ML spinning rod. These should allow me to cover the vast majority of possible techniques. I live on the south side of the lake.. If it matches up with my schedule, maybe i could take you out for a morning or afternoon. Shoot me a PM and let me know the dates.
Personal Record: 8 pounds 10 ounces
Personal Goal: 10 pounds +
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: walleyecrazy]
#14349275
04/21/22 08:04 PM
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Joined: May 2019
Posts: 6,861
avid_basser
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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Grapevine go to's for me:
Roboworm 4-6" Straight Tail in AMart Magic Red / Blk Flake
Roboworm 4-6" Straight Tail in MMIII
Shad / White square bill
Shad / White Medium crank
5" stick bait in green pumpkin
Those seem to prove the best for me....
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: walleyecrazy]
#14349332
04/21/22 09:22 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,437
prosise
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I fish grapevine allot, and live within 10 minutes from the lake. Shoot me an IM when you get close to the date and i can give you the latest news on the lake. If you want some independence, i have a canoe you can borrow.
It's not a stellar lake, but I like it.
Prosise
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: walleyecrazy]
#14349363
04/21/22 09:57 PM
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Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 6
walleyecrazy
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Thank you all for the info. The place I am staying is actually right next to Katie’s Woods park, so it sounds like I’ll be in a good spot for some bank fishing.
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: walleyecrazy]
#14349448
04/22/22 12:22 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 28,420
Okie Poke
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Take the guys up on a boat trip. Tell them you wanna night fish. In June, that's where you'll catch some good ones. 10"power worms...blue fleck, tequila sunrise. Fish the dam, ice house, Scotts' by the walkway, channel ledges out in front of Dove Ramp, and shadows on lighted boat docks. Fish slow. GV fish want it very slow in summer.
😎 Dallas Cowboys....eventual Superbowl Champions 😎
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: walleyecrazy]
#14349553
04/22/22 02:49 AM
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Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,821
dk2429
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Shoot dude, if you have the money get you a guide. Or better yet, find one of the guys here on the forum that's willing to split a fuel bill with you for the boat. Great people on here that I'm sure wouldn't have a problem taking you on the lake!
Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: walleyecrazy]
#14350152
04/22/22 09:56 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,520
Bruce's
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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There are some line screaming fish in the lake ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2022/04/full-4711-136661-20220422_164928.jpg)
Bruce's Sprinkler Repair
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Fishing Texas lakes one at a time
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: Bruce's]
#14350238
04/22/22 11:50 PM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 23,422
SteezMacQueen
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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There are some line screaming fish in the lake Nice brownie. I hope they’re there tomorrow.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: Bruce's]
#14351766
04/25/22 11:27 AM
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 23,388
J.P. Greeson
the janitor
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the janitor
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There are some line screaming fish in the lake NIce to see them thriving in Grapevine. Back before 2010, when I was fishing the Vine all the time they were rare.
The solution to any problem - work, love, money, whatever - is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be. --John Gierach ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2019/09/full-13-25328-gco.jpg)
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Re: Grapevine Lake
[Re: J.P. Greeson]
#14352176
04/25/22 06:15 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 39,372
Dan90210 ☮
Jr Deputy Dan
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Jr Deputy Dan
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There are some line screaming fish in the lake NIce to see them thriving in Grapevine. Back before 2010, when I was fishing the Vine all the time they were rare. I feel like they still are... I have yet to see one. Anyone know where they hang out more? I would guess they are around the dam? I never fish the dam maybe thats why I have not seen one.
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