Well any word yet on the sandies????

Should be soon.

Way early.
Johnny

All fish are caught at the dam. Go there!

+1

Im ready.I have heard of a few being caught.

Which dam? Where is it? I don't remember there is a dam along denton creek.

You can only listen to Holzer on Tournament Day.......Follow him

Man you are way soon the temp in water has to drop it has been cold again lets say March 26th there are a few by April 15th they are all in!

can you drop a canoe in at denton creek off 377 and how far can you get going west?

As the water level right now, I am pretty sure you can go all the way up to the hole

I drove by there yesterday and water levels look good. Hoping to get a chance to drop my yak at the bridge this weekend and head west. If I do, I'll report back.

Still in the lake staging normal start 1st march thru middle april.

Thanks George, Just got a free canoe, may try that soon then

I'm thinking of going Friday morning any one want to meet up and go ? it will be by foot this time untill I get my Monark put back together

I will be going in the afternoon after work, around 3:30 heading to the hole.

Would like to try out the area.. but have had limited time out there.. where is the hole?

Follow the creek west from the lake until it comes to a T.
You can see it well on Google maps.

Thanks lip

Hey natural, if you look at a map it is the second T in the creek past 377. That is what I have always referred to as the hole. I have good luck on any bend in the creek or on the down current side of cover or structure when the water is moving and the spawn is on. I guess what I am saying is you don't have to make it all the way to the hole. When the water is up and the spawn is on they are all up and down that creek. I have had days that I limited on whites and crappie in the same area or bend in the creek. It is getting harder and harder each year for people to get there without a boat. The landscape is getting drilled and developed around the creek. I try to stay out of the creek if I am still catching them in the lake. I hope this helps.

I made a google track map a couple years ago and have posted it a couple of times. I will post the link later.

is the north bank or south bank best?

My plans have changed I won't be going to the creek friday, with the nice weather I am going to finish painting my Monarch project for the creek..

I think the west/south side would be best cause that is where you will find the walk trails .

Last year they started catching around this time . slow fishing and the Dam they had when putting in Water or gas line isn't there this year.. there has to be some up there . I would try for blues as well..

I can take some one to the hole this friday around 2-3. Any taker?

I'll hop in the boat. I was planning on go out this Friday. First time this year since the water come up. Walking or paddling if the current wasn't too strong. Pm me with the details.

Speaking of, can anyone say what the current is like. I've seen it get real fast when it is full or after rains. If anybody has drove by and gave it a look recently could you report.

The current is pretty strong, and stronger if going west. Paddling may not be a good deal. What time you plan to go Friday? I think we met before at the creek.

I have the whole day free. I'm probally not the guy you are thinking of but we may have talk as I usually say a few words with about everyone I see fishing. You meet some good people fishing and learn new tips. But as far as meeting it's whenever I could always get out there and wait on you. I'll be fishing either way.

I plan heading west from trophy club park tomorrow mourning in the jon boat. Im excited.. I also have a seat open..

What time are you getting out there?

I would love to jump in your boat but I can only go after work around 3. I will see you at the creek (if you are still there)

I want to go around 8.. but as many issues I always have 10:30ish lol

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Is anybody catching them yet?

I went yesterday (Wed 23rd) and took a pal.
We easily caught a 2 man limit of Sandies and several crappie also.
Prob a 5-1 ratio males to females. Kept a few and
let the others fight another day.

2 to 3in sassy shad and RR jigs. Chartruse or White.

I got almost to the hole but found fewer fish the further up the
creek I went. So worked my way back down stream.

Caution- I found a new submerged log the hard way. No damage
but scared me pretty good. It's within a qtr mile of the launch
ramp and mid channel in the creek. I was on plane and only the
foot hit it.
The HUGE transducer/prop eating tree is still mid stream
just downstream from the dam abt 100yds. Just downstream
from where that rock bank starts just before U get to the
dam.

U can just barely see the swirl as the water crosses the
dam- but it shows nicely on the graph.

I went last week and the water was choc milk colored.
It's still stained but now taking on the usual green color.
Surface temp was 58deg at mid day. It's down about a foot
from last week also.

Stay left right up againt the bank to get past the 1st
sandbar. At full trim-up I was able to get through
easily. Your milage may vary.

Tight-lines,

-Sniper

If you get caught fishing to far up the creek there is a game warden that will really get after you so be carefull he hides in the area once the run starts! And be carefull of the asian fisherman from the market they are headed in that area late LY as well ....Will be like a fishermans guantlett for sandies!

I went today for a while and got 7 nice males.

What about a game warden? I have fishing license. Is there a point where you aren't allowed to fish?

I'm interested to here about this too

just moved to this area from austin, i was looking for a spot to hit up for the run! just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the tips/info! hopefully ill be heading out soon.

one question, i used small, white or chartreuse grubs on roadrunners when id hit up yegua creek or shaffer down there, will that work at denton creek also?

That is perfect. I use pink head roadrunners.

Is there any access to the hole form the shore/

Is it to much of a current for a kayak ?

I talked to a guy yesterday who said the current was pretty strong but I got an idea, sending you a p.m.

I've seen the game warden up there and they help clear out all the illegal fisherman up there one time they came by boat and the other walked up and both time near the hole . but I have also seen people keeping 8" and 9" fish I think it is good that they are making it to that spot .. Glad to see the fish are heading up the pipe isn't blocking this year . going to get my Monark running now .

Here is what I know and I have a close buddy who is a warden covering Lewisville area and Denton area,He says that they are going to make a strong effort to stop the over harvest in the creeks and that the staning fine is 75.00 per sandbass undersized or over limt and 500.00 for hybrids and blak bass same.I do not think h would make that up but if you are fishing in the Denton Creek,Hickory Creek etc,keep your eyes open.
Good Fishing and be safe!One last thing they caught a charged a angler last year for catching the fish and selling them to the asian market in East Plano.If you get a chance to go to Asian World market in east Plano they have Sand Bass,Hybrids,and Large mouth bass for sale on ice in that store.I have seen it with my own eyes!!!

Last year when they came by boat there was a guy driving the bow to the bank and female game wardens would hop off the boat. They had their system down pretty good so people couldn't get away. Now that's one game warden I'm looking to get stopped by again. Like some charlie's angels.

Yep, she checked me last year . She is freaking hot !!!

Well barnes you are talking like that is a bad thing. I personally hope you ate right and hope they are there everyday. Nothing pisses me off more than seeing illegal fish being put on a stringer. So i look forward to running into them down there.

If I see her again this year I will hide my fishing license and let her rough me up a lil bit.

Why are you still here, Muck? You should be at the creek by now.

If I parked at the bike parking lot how would I get to the hole from there?

Walk?

on which path?

You have to walk under the bridge, cross at least 2 feeder creeks and then hike about 2 miles. There really isn't a path.

Just got back. Still slow but did get a few. Tons of boats going by. Water color pretty good. For you paddlers the current's calm. Don't know what else to say exept it's just about that time.

What area did you fish at? Water was moving pretty good by the bike park yesterday.

So is there parking by the 377 bridge? If not, where can I legally park nearest to that area.

I caught a limit of sandies on Jan 30 from the bank west of 377. this morning however we only pulled up 9 good sized whites. Taking Bwoods boat out tomorrow hoping we can limit on some crappie as well.

yopu should be able to park just north of the creek on the east side of the road. Apparently they've paved it since last spring...

I was thinking about launching my boat this afternoon at Marshall Creek Park. I wonder if it would be worth it at this time of day?

They bite in the afternoon too.

I didn't make it, but maybe tomorrow!

I'm probably heading out there tomorrow - anyone know how the morning bite is? I'd guess it's better in the afternoon but not sure...

I'm headed out tomorrow with my friend And girlfriend.... Looki for any tips on spots, bait methods or anything I fish for sandies a lot but need to know where and what to use when I'm there any help at all will be appreciated

I've had best luck in years past on swim shads or roadrunners - can use crappie jigs also

You mean StaY Legal or StaY home

Today in the morning low and slow ..

The Catfish was about 12 lbs. caught by a boater near me ..

Hey CHADS, im the guy with thew bass tracker that caught the cat in your pic. thanks for the tips and not being bothered with us around yall. my son had had a great time, he out fished me and my buddy Shane
HOPE THE CAT TASTED GOOD, he was a fun catch
thanks again Eddie,Shane and Tyler
orange and white roadrunners and 3 inch pearl shad produced best for us, cast,drop to the bottom and slow retrieve. deep holes at bends around ten feet seemed to be the most productive spots for us

I'm heading out shortly - anyone else going out there today?

Bass Tracker...? I have always walked in off of Hickory Creek road and fished. Never seen a boat there. Are you guys putting in on Lewisville and going up the creek?? How big of a boat can you get up there?

Checked map....guess it is Grapevine??
Question still stands though.....how big of a boat?

it's definately Grapevine but if you are heading up the creek most people launch at Marshal Creek Park behind Trohpy Club. I was at the bridge crossing this morning and saw many boats of all sizes up there. Fished for a few hours with a swim shad and lil' george. Caught one sandie that looked real healthy. Also had a treble hook in with some stink and didn't get anything. Had fun with the kid though and that's what counts

Had a good couple of hours on the creek today. White bass bite was slow, crappie were biting consistently while I was there. Ran into GeorgeG (I think that's what he said his name was.) Good times.

Low Bass I sent you a pm and Thanks again,it was pretty awesome yall catching the Blue and the Boy glad he outfished yall and wanted to let the other people know you launch at trophy club park and the biggest boat I seen was a grizzly with a 50 hp. motor .. I haven't took a boat up yet but I do know a tilt and trim helps and I personally would pull past some of the rapid areas to not beat my props up.. GOODLUCK EVERYONE .. I see some rain and some more 70 degree days

http://binged.it/xEZvL8 trying to give a map pic not sure how to. This shows a pipe in creek it is about 200 yards north of the 377 bridge so watch out it is submerged.. http://binged.it/zcEZFj when you look at its location zoom out to see the 377 bridge

http://binged.it/xPUzCX The boat launch ..

That pipe is not a pipe it is a concrete wall and I have seen it out of the water many times over the years. It is thick enough that I have walked up and down it. There is a hole on the south side of it that looks like they blasted a hole in it at one point. It was an old dam on the creek many years ago. Right now its about 2-3 feet under the surface and if the Corp continues letting water out like they have been it will take out some lower units before the run is over.

It's a little scary getting back there, today was the first time I have taken my boat back there 16 lowe W/ 35 Johnson but it was worth the nail biting drive

Jacky your right I keep wanting to call this a pipe .. I recall there was an old Damn and this is it. Like you say it loves lower units and it cannot be avoided since it goes all the way across.. if i get my boat running I want to try to mark that thing somehow..

I got a fish that had something weird going on inside, it was solid black like smokers lung

taylor, it was me.

I went about a week ago. Zero Sandies but a 3 foot gar that was a lot of fun. Got him to the side of boat and held him so I could grab my needle nose pliers to try to retrieve my lures and as I reached over the gunnel he started chewing the line off. I could actually hear the grinding noise. Then he disappeared with my slab and jigs. He was a lot of fun and made a hard run to get under the boat.

The ramp there at the back of trophy Club is somewhat primitive. I didn't have anyone fishing with me that day so I had no way to tie the boat to bank and I don't carry an anchor.Next time i may bring a 3' pipe and hammer to drive into the ground to tie up to. Kindof concerned walking through the under growth from the bank to parking because it looked like prime snake country. The ramp is fairly shallow so bring your rubber boots. The auto gate does a good job collecting your $5 launch fee to bad they don't provide some ammenities to tie your boat too while parkimg.

Still was a good day. Size of my boat is a Lowe 175 with a 115 Optimax. Since I don't know the creek and there was a lot of debris from the rain the day before I kept it slow and had no problems. I came close to 377 but stopped short about 1/2 mile.It was real muddy after the rain

thanks guys.....sounds like mine should be fine...see you wednesday.

I tore em up!!!

Are the sandies getting all the way up to the 377 bridge yet? I know a few are up there but has anyone seen them REALLY up in there yet?

Many thanks to the guys posting maps and info; helped make a memorable day on the water with my daughter:

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/7222936/Run_on_Denton_Creek#Post7222936

I've ran my 20 ft bass boat up to the bridge on many occasions. When there is nobody around, I usually plane it off and cruise about 30 mph, if boats and shore anglers are out, I just idle. I've been past 377 with my 20 fter several times too when there is enough water to get past the debris pile around the bridge columns and the left side was the only side accessible (haven't been in a while so that all might be gone now). Unfortunately, my brother was one of the ones who's prop came into contact with that concrete dam several years ago and it destroyed his stainless prop. One of the blades was ripped in two.

From this morning, for a few hours.. caught about twelve undersized..

Were you fishing at the hole in a boat?

off the bank near the hole , they would be everywhere just a matter of finding a submerged structure there sitting at .

You doing the jig and bobber?

caught on jigs today. On Thurs. I will be trying minnow and bobber ..The trick for me is to use a weedless jig to find structure. once you know what is around you you can target the fish..

I went out sunday and parked at the dfw adventure park which is farther downstream the 377 but I think it's still a little early for them to be that far down the river we caught about 5 in 3 hours using white road runners,...... A VERY slow presentation was needed for the ones we did get.... I did catch 2 largemouths though, one was a lil guy but the other was a fun one to catch on an ultralight.....

I caught a limit of sandies last saturday and this big gar! That was really fun on a ultra light and 4lb test with a road runner! I got all the way past the hole. 12ft jon boat with 5hp motor takes about a hour and 15min to get there!

What color RR was it Dirtbike Fisher?

I'll be there one day this week in my 14 ft flat bottom with a beefed-up 25hp. Top speed around 40-45mph...... in a 14' flat bottom.......yeah.....its crazy fast!!! you won't be able to see me common since its ALL camo!!!!

White RR,
slow retrive on bottom in a bend with 13ft water.

went late today after a skunk at joe pool/661 creek. Got to Denton creek about 1pm, lots of fish in the creek, all over the sonar. Caught a few big mommas and one little poppa. Should have just gone to Denton in the first place!

awesome job on landing that monster on light tackle!

Fished Henrietta hole today and the sandies were pretty slow. The crappie did bite a lot better. We managed a decent mixed bag. We threw back a lot of small crappie.

Jacky, were you able to get your boat in the hole?

Yes, but it was work, basically getting out and pushing the boat threw the south bank until we could get to the deeper north bank. We did see a 17-18 ft boat with a jet drive just drive threw without even having to get wet. He went on up the creek somewhere.

NICE!

can someone show me where the henrietta hole is?

Watching y'all catch that was awesome . Glad to see you made it back alright it was getting late . Good idea with whistle , never know when you might have to use one.

Awesome catch Jacky . I am trying to get my boat out but I can not when I keep seeing fish

where is the best place to get minnows near the 377 bridge?

Cabela's usually has some ... not sure if there is any place in Roanoke that carries them or not.

They sold minnows at the diamond shamrock station on 114 right in Roanoke years ago. Its just about a block off 377 to the east.

They sell minnows and some other live bait at the Valero across from the VFW on Oak. About a block off 377 behind Alliance boat center.

OK, Guys, I will be going to the hole tomorrow around 2 and would like to invite someone to join me. I have a two man inflatable that I plan to bring with me. We will be carrying the un-inflated boat to the hole and inflate it at the hole. If you want to join me tomorrow, we can meet somewhere around 2pm.
The boat can hold up to 440 lbs,. I am 185 so if you are much heavier than me, this might not be a good ideal. PM me if you want to go with me.

Come on, any takers? I don't want to go alone

Went early this morning with my dog. had a 4" shad bait.. i heard white roosters are good and grubs, saw some guys KILLING IT east of the hole i left knowing i was not doing it right. any tips please would be great..

Still need someone to go with me tomorrow afternoon on my inflatable

Directions to the Hole, the fastest way no need to hike 3 miles

1/4 oz jig heads w/ white, yellow, or chartreuse curly tail grubs.....the 2"

Road runners are my goto bait and white ones for me. Grubs are good to.

Fishdude, there is a huge sign right where your parking option 1 pin is that says "no tresspassing". Roanoke pd does not mess around and it is not worth going to jail for.

Hit the hole again today and I could not buy a bite on a slow rolled jig, road runner or little fishy. Minnows were the only thing they wanted. We fished out 6 dozen and kept 19 Sandies and 12 crappie. Threw back a lot of short crappie again. Also had a huge gar drag me around the hole 4 times before I could get him up to the surface.

Yea you're right there is a sign there. It's in the worst location.. i didn't know it was there until just now.. BUT! that sign is a deterrent for people and kids that go in and mess with the unfinished homes. There is a dirt road at option 2 ill change it up make option 2 NOT an option. But is says call 911 to report suspicious activity. doubt anyone will call 911 to report a guy with a fishing pole.

was that you guys with the hot orange hat

No. We were in the grizzly duck boat. I had a tan hat and my buddy had a white hat on.

Here is a pic of yesterday's catch. I am done for a while with the hole. Good Luck to everyone.

I think I saw you out there on Wednesday. I was in the blue shirt fishing from the southeast bank. I bet the hole is going to be CROWDED tomorrow.

Jacky, was it you that were are the hole on a lightly rainny Saturday two or three weeks back? I was at the bank and two guys were pulling Crappies one after another one on the otherside of the hole in a boat. We were the only three people at the hole.

Only one guy walked into it yesterday from 9:30 to 3:30. He only stayed a couple of minutes. I think everyone is catching more east of the hole and realizing they don't need to go that far right now.

Not on a Saturday. That other bank has been the spot for crappie. Yesterday they were a lot slower. Wednesday you could tear them up on a small jig and 2" grub counted down 4-5 seconds then slow rolled. You can walk across the creek if you go down stream just a little ways. Its barely deep enough to float a jon boat over it.

Thanks man, I always wear my whistle because stupid things usally only happen to me.. lol. good to meet and talk to you yesterday

I am launching at Marshall Creek Ramp tomorrow morning for the first time. Is it an open run up Denton Creek from there to 377 or is there obstacles (pipes, concrete, stumps, etc.) in the middle?

Thanks...

there are stumps and there is a dam just passed the 377 bridge, but I think there is enough water to be ok... I wouldnt drive like an idiot like some of the people do

stumps are every where and some floaters.You should be fine until a Big concrete culvert under 377 and another one 2 bends down stay to the FAR left for both!

Hot orange that would be me .

hey chads apparently we are trespassers taking that shortcut..