Thanks for the updated report...

If I'm able,I'm thinking about trying Nails Creek Wednesday, supposed to be low of 57 and close to a 70 degree high...Figured I'd pay, to get in the park...Then walk the main Trailway from there.
Still not sure how long it will take to settle down enough to fish....
But guessing, it will take Yegue Creek a little longer. And Newman's Bottom will still be closed...

Anyhow, if I go, I'll post a report later that evening...Being it's like an 1-1/2 hour drive for me.

Nails is a good bet.. but I'd pay at the park and then walk in from CR 125, that way you will spend more time fishing then walking.. Watch this video and where I park at the WMA, cross the road and follow that path to Nails creek and start fishing.

The latest FishTales adventure blog and video

Lake Somerville is on the rise and should be near normal pool level by the weekend. The whitebass started moving into the Yegua sometime before the big rains last week and are making their way upstream. The Yegua is still flooded but by Thursday, March 1, it should be back down enough to kayak up it from Nails creek state park. I suspect the water will be muddy and the fishing tough but you can never tell until you try...

I need to do some recon for the Texas paddle trail and the state park in preparation for a video I'm producing. So if you want to be in one of my FishTale videos here's your chance..

I will be leading a group up the creek leaving at 10am from the Nails creek state park boat ramp. Join me if you want but the ship leaves port @ 10:15AM sharp...

A good bit of kayaking experience is necessary to do this paddle fully and safely. I assume no responsibility for the actions of others or their safety, rednecks included, we are just gonna play follow the leader up the Yegua... Keep up or be left behind..and remember

I ain't your daddy so buck up and paddle hard!

I didn't get a chance to go fishing today...Being I blew a hose on my power steering pump this morning...

Anyhow, going to try again tomorrow...
Supposed cold front coming in Friday night...

Thursday might just be the best day yet, with the front coming and high daytime temps the whites ought to be really moving.. FF be sure to update us on your trip! Good luck!

In the past working with Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway we put together a nice little creek fishing clinic at Nails Creek Park and I would like to do that again but in a little different way.

This Saturday, February 25th around lunch time we'll be hosting a "workshop" of sorts to organize several Saturday "Creek Fishing Clinics". The focus of every subsequent Saturday clinic will be tailored to the needs of the fisherman and to each parks unique opportunities as they differ quite a bit between Birch and Nails.

The idea behind these clinics is to meet, greet and share what we might know about fishing the area with other fisherman young and old alike.

I've seen what happens on the Texas Fishing Forum and these "fishing clinics" would really be just an extension of that and a chance to tie names to faces.. We are calling this first get together a "workshop" meeting because we only have a rough idea of what kind of information we need to present and how to present it.

My overall intention is to create a Hunt & Fish social club that meets once or twice a month at the park to discuss opportunities the state park offers and where each of us as Outdoorsmen might be of help to the state park and visitors.

This kind of endeavor matters to me greatly because I see the trends in our society that are moving so many away from the great outdoors and a life immersed in it. With growing numbers of folks today whose only view of the "wonders of nature" is through some sort of disconnected virtual experience, anything real is lost and no good or lasting memories are created from it. It's almost as though everything has become some sort of video game played from the comfort of home and there is nothing of real value to be gained.

So here's your opportunity to be part of something fun and productive in the real world..

Leaders and Volunteers needed:
Apply at Nails Creek State Park, Saturday February 25, 2012. 11:00am to 1:00pm

Bring your family, a lunch basket, and let's have a picnic at the park! Hopefully the weather will cooperate so we can use the outdoor Pavilion near the entrance..

I'll be out there next Wednesday. I wish I could get out sooner. My girlfriend's b-day is sunday. She's already booked my time Sat/Sun/Mon. Wednesday was the best I could do after that. She loves to fish so, my only hope is to tell her "the spawn is on" at Sommerville and convince her she wants me to take her fishing for her birthday on Monday. I just hope she'll go for it.

If you guys start catching, please start posting pics of your fish and stories of limits. It'll help me get her out there! LOL.

good luck all. Rip them lips!

It's on, first limit for the year...
No pics, so guess ya'll are just going to have to take my word on it...

Caught 19 keepers (18 males 1 female)12"-14'" in Cedar Creek, upstream from CR 125 from 8a.m. till noon...A little lower than expected, but fish were there...Had to work for them though, being I'd only catch 1 or 2 in one spot then move to another spot...But there was 1 guy just barely upstream from the bridge, and he already had about 12 when I first got there...And was gone when I got back, so guessing he got his limit and left...
Then went to Nails Creek State Park and fished Cedar Creek just upstream from the Lake, or where you park to access inside the park...Fished for about 2 more hours, caught about 12(guessing about 3 were females) and kept 6 of the bigger males(12"-14") to get my limit...Also 1 nice fat (female)Crappie...All fish caught on red-head jig, with 1" curly-tail (chartruese-silver glitter).

Never fished Nails Creek, but on the way out stopped at Irwin Bridge...Went down to the parking lot, and the water was 4 or 5 feet below the bank...Still a little high and muddy, but fishable.

Anyhow,headed back to Cedar Creek tomorrow(same plan) hoping for another limit...
I'll be wearing a black Guinness cap, and a white t-shirt that says (IATSE 484-in black) on the back...And I drive a white Pt Cruiser...So If you see me, feel free to say Hi... And maybe I can put you on some fish, if you don't have your limit before me...

Fishingfool , I'm going to get out tomorrow too and am new to the area. I have a lake map but can't find Cedar Creek listed on it. Is it the creek just south of 180 on CR 125 between McCain Creek Park and Nails Creek park?

Thanks

yeah thats cedar

A friend and I went to Cedar Creek this afternoon. We fished downstream from the bridge. I caught 14 whitebass and he got 16. We had to walk a lot to find some fish. But it's a good trip. The fish are mostly male.

Kirby12
If you you see a White Pt Cruiser, at either of those 2 places I talked about in my last report...I'll be there fishing upstream...If you see me, my name is Steve...good luck...

Hope to see ya'll Saturday on the creek.. I'm taking several guys with me and will be having lunch at the pavilion in Nails Creek Park around noon. Everyone is invited to sit and talk fishy. I have no idea how many will show up but I'll have my crew with me grillin' up chile dogs and talkin smack as we always do..

thanks for the great report.
me and my buddy about to do some kayak fishing at somerville(first time there). but dunno where to launch and where is the good fishing spot with kayak. see if anyone can give us a little suggestions . thanks~