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 Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/04/11 01:36 PM
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Anyone fishing for carp in Monticello, Welsh or any other warm water lakes?
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/04/11 02:10 PM
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I dont know if they like warm water power plant lakes but I dont think the ones that are in there have much of an option!  Just kiddin my friend!
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/04/11 05:07 PM
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I would tend to think that the carp won't grow as big due to the extreme water temps in the summer. There are carp there though
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/04/11 10:35 PM
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Zach and some the guys used to fish Monticello in the dead of winter. I think they said they hauled constantly, and every single fish was right around 14lbs or something weird like that.
Then again, it's Zach.
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/04/11 11:08 PM
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Erick M
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Zach and some the guys used to fish Monticello in the dead of winter. I think they said they hauled constantly, and every single fish was right around 14lbs or something weird like that.
Then again, it's Zach. I don't know if I'd completely believe that story. I fished Monticello in the dead of winter, and yes we definitely hauled; however a teen would be a pretty uncommon fish there it was hard enough to manage doubles! Definitely a fun lake while other lakes are down, but in no way would I go back to Monticello for the quality of fish Most fish were very skinny as well.
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/04/11 11:23 PM
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Like I said...it's Zach telling the story, lol.
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/05/11 12:08 AM
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Zach and some the guys used to fish Monticello in the dead of winter. I think they said they hauled constantly, and every single fish was right around 14lbs or something weird like that.
Then again, it's Zach. I don't know if I'd completely believe that story. I fished Monticello in the dead of winter, and yes we definitely hauled; however a teen would be a pretty uncommon fish there it was hard enough to manage doubles! Definitely a fun lake while other lakes are down, but in no way would I go back to Monticello for the quality of fish Most fish were very skinny as well. Its true it was my self, Brian nordberg and David Moore...must have been around 2002....I hate all of you guys.
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/05/11 12:21 AM
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Found the write up on CAG from that session, here is a sample of the fish 
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/05/11 12:28 AM
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I dont normaly frequent this thread, but saw the topic. I fish the power plant lakes around san antonio and have caught several carp while fishing for other fish, all commons, 17 and 20 lbs were the two biggest with a decent number around 5-6lbs.
Saw a man cleaning one that must have weighed 30+ to make soup.
matt
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/05/11 08:00 PM
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Matt, I live in SA. Which lake was it? Calaveras or Braunig?
PB Common Carp....... 38 lbs
PB Mirror Carp........12 lbs 8 oz
PB SM Buffalo........ 53 lbs
PB Grasser........... 48 lbs 4 oz
PB Blue cat.......... 17 lbs (caught on maize)
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/06/11 01:05 AM
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I've never fished a warm water lake for carp, but I do know they survive any many different waters. My question is when would the spawn be and would it be a specific time of year....or could it be non-cyclical....I don't know.
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/06/11 01:12 AM
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On other forums I have read about the spawn coming 2x fall and later winter...weird
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/06/11 06:33 AM
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A lot of us guys hate you to zach
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/06/11 10:47 AM
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they are spawning right now at Decker (power plant lake)
Maybe they are used to the warm water and it takes them longer to get "randy" enough to start?
PB Common Carp....... 38 lbs
PB Mirror Carp........12 lbs 8 oz
PB SM Buffalo........ 53 lbs
PB Grasser........... 48 lbs 4 oz
PB Blue cat.......... 17 lbs (caught on maize)
Phil 4:13
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Re: Do carp like warm water power lakes?
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05/06/11 01:19 PM
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Man, I'd spawn all the dang time if I lived in a power plant lake. Problem is- When I spaw I don't stop to eat.
Chad
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