Bethany Lakes: December 12, 2007

Despite the rain and cold, made a quick trip to fish Bethany Lakes Upper Pond for trout. Hard day today. Strikes were light and fish were spooked by the Cormorants.

Partner managed to catch one trout - about 10" in size. Zero for me today.

Tough to stay away when you see them "boiling" on the surface. Will have to try again later - maybe this weekend!

Today's catch:

FYI - Picture of the Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph

FYI - I have been catching the trout at Bethany Lakes using the Gold Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph in size 12 (see picture below). Academy on Hwy 75 did not have them but Dick's Sporting Goods in Frisco had them.


If you cannot find it, a nymph in gray or black will work also. At least for the trout this year!

Bethany Lakes: December 11, 2007

Quick trip at lunch produced a limit of trout in less than 15". Caught them on flyfishing gear using the Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph in gray.

Weather was overcast and misting but the trout were active. These were caught fishing to the right of the pier/bridge as you face the street.

Trout:

FYI - Lures and Fishing Flies for Trout

Unable to fish today but did re-stock on the lures and fishing flies that were catching trout at Bethany Lakes (see pictures below). Picked them up at Dick's Sporting Goods at Stonebriar Mall in Frisco. For the fishing flies, sizes 10,12, and 14 worked well.

Casting Lures:

Top: Gold Kastmaster in 1/12 Oz.

Bottom: Copper Super Duper in 1 1/4".

Fishing Flies:

Top: Gold-Ribbed Hares Ear Nymph (Gray)
Middle: Black Nymph (Name Unknown)

Bottom: Brown Stone Nymph

Bethany Lakes: December 8, 2007

Fished Bethany Lakes Upper Pond for another chance at trout. Caught a limit of 5 trout despite numerous hook sets and lost fish.

I was flyfishing with weighted nymphs just under the surface. Black and gray colors worked well. Saw others catching them with flyfishing gear as well as casting the "U" shaped metal lure in gold or copper.

When I cleaned the trout, 4 of the 5 had empty stomachs; 1 trout was full of orange PowerBait.

Limit of trout:




PS: The "U" shaped metal lures were Super Dupers. However, Kastmasters were also taking trout.

Bethany Lakes: December 7, 2007

Since striking out at Denison Dam, fished Bethany Lakes Upper Pond using spinning and flyfishing gear instead. No luck with Berkley Powerbait; however, was able to take 4 trout flyfishing.

Trout were caught using a Black Nymph just under the water's surface. Did see others taking trout with a Gold or Copper casting lure. Forgot the name of the lure, but it is small in size and is made of metal that has been bent to make a narrow "U" shape.

Trout were about 9" and all were caught at the location pictured below.

Trout:

Lake Texoma - Denison Dam: December 7, 2007

Fished Denison Dam this morning. Water level was low and generators were not running. Saw flyfishermen taking Stripers but was unable to get a hook-up.

Tailrace showing low water level

Bethany Lakes: December 4, 2007

Fished Bethany Lakes Upper and Main Ponds.  No luck even though it was warmer than yesterday.  Going to watch the weather the next few days as a warming trend is forecasted.  Hopefully, we will see more activity.

Bethany Ridge Park: December 3, 2007

Fished Bethany Ridge Park, formerly Kroger Park. No strikes but did see some movement on the water's surface. Since the weather change and the drop in temperature, believe the fish are waiting till the water warms slightly.

Regardless, trout should be hungry come this Friday!

PS: Tried Celebration Park at the North Pond later in the evening. Cold and windy with no strikes at all.

FYI - Trout Stocking at Bethany!

Checked the TPWD trout stocking schedule. Looks like Bethany will be stocked this Friday. Get your Orange or Chartreuse Powerbait and/or Kernel Corn ready and look for some fun action. If you want to try flyfishing, suggest the Gray Hare's Ear Nymph. Rumor has it that the fly looks like the Purina Trout Chow used by the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. Good luck!