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 Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
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08/24/11 11:18 AM
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Smithaven
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The long awaited opening of the controversial Wheeler Branch Reservoir is next Thursday, September 1. TPWD has stocked the lake with walleye, large mouthed bass, small mouthed bass, channel catfish and bluegill An extensive set of rules and fee schedules has been posted on the Water District Web Page. Reservations for up to 15 boats will be taken at 254-898-2805 7 days in advance.
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: Smithaven]
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08/24/11 12:26 PM
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themilkman
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Last edited by themilkman; 08/24/11 12:26 PM.
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: themilkman]
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08/24/11 01:01 PM
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Chris Borden
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: Chris Borden]
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08/24/11 03:55 PM
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One Blessed Dude
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do they charge alot of ramp fees, would there be any charge for people to bank fish
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: One Blessed Dude]
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08/24/11 04:28 PM
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themilkman
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I wonder if there is bank-side camping accommodations and even carp in that lake..... 
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: themilkman]
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08/24/11 04:38 PM
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blooper961
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I hope they are right when they say this is supposed to be the premiere Walleye Lake.They have heavily stocked it,and Somerville County is charging heavily to fish it.
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: blooper961]
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08/24/11 05:15 PM
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SkinnyT
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Interested to see if the walleye will spawn in that lake.
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: SkinnyT]
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08/24/11 06:10 PM
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HHBASS
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Wow, that's within casting distance from Squaw. Interesting...
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: HHBASS]
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08/24/11 08:54 PM
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BMCD
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Seems like a big enough lake to allow idle only. No gas motor allowed to be operated. Hope that does not spread to other lakes
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: BMCD]
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08/24/11 09:36 PM
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mad mike
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You don't need gas on a lake that small.
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: mad mike]
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08/24/11 09:50 PM
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riversmallie
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I saw that Yaks and canoes don't count towards the total count on the lake so that will be my route when I decide to go.
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: riversmallie]
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08/25/11 01:16 PM
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needmofish
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who else made it for the first day, i know Rigano made it?
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: needmofish]
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08/25/11 04:12 PM
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Fish Killer
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Im trying to get this straight.
Two out of county guys and one boat will be $40??
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: Fish Killer]
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08/25/11 04:50 PM
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skeeteroneal
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David O'Neal Skeeterless for now  1998 Xpress H56 Hobie Outback Jackson Kayak Coosa Elite
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Re: Wheeler Branch Reservoir to open for fishing September 1
[Re: Fish Killer]
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08/25/11 07:08 PM
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Smithaven
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Im trying to get this straight.
Two out of county guys and one boat will be $40?? That is my understanding for a weekend. When I first visited the lake in July 2010 the fee was $50 for a boat launch plus entry fees for the occupants. The Somervell Water District reduced the fees to the present level in September 2010 as a result of complaints.
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