May 13, 2009 - Catfish Are Back @ Bethany.

Fished Bethany Lakes this evening. Caught 3 Catfish that went about 16" in size; lost several others. Used Bread for bait and the same light tackle gear used for Trout this season. Looks as if the Catfish are back courtesy of the Fishing Derby this past weekend. Fun stuff! Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Youth Fishing Derby - Bethany Lakes

Out and about this morning. Stopped by the Main Pond at Bethany Lakes and checked out the City Of Allen Fishing Youth Fishing Derby. Decent crowd with a number of fish caught and kids having fun. Did confirm with an Official that the pond was stocked with Catfish in preparation for the Derby. Good to know as last years stocking provided for some fun fishing later in the Summer!

Bethany Ridge Park - Bluegill on the Surface.

Fished Bethany Ridge Park Pond this evening. Caught 14 Bluegill flyfishing. Used an Olive Damsel Fly at first, and then switched to a Yellow Popper for some surface action. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Slight Rain Delay

Our inability to post fishing reports due to the recent rains is giving us withdrawals. We are listening intently for reports from several locations in our area - Denison Dam, Lake Lavon, and Lake Lewisville Ecological Learning Area. When the dams are releasing water, the fish activity seems to pickup in the tailraces. So far, no confirmed reports but will keep an eye out.

FYI: An example of the Real Time (Hydropower) Release for Denison Dam is provided in the link. The information is delayed 15" to 30" and may prove useful when planning a trip.

Bethany Ridge Park Pond - 5 Bluegill and 3 Bullheads

Fished Bethany Ridge Park Pond this evening. Caught 5 Bluegill flyfishing and 3 Bullheads using Bread for bait. Bluegill are nesting and are hitting on the surface. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Bethany Ridge Park Pond

Checked out the pond at Bethany Ridge Park.  Had to call it short when I lost my lure but did observe activity along the bank. Looks promising; just need to bring along more than one lure on these quick trips.

April 29, 2009 - Bethany Lakes in the Rain

Fished Bethany Lakes this evening. Rained but managed to catch two Bass and a Sunfish. You guessed it - on an Olive Wooley Bugger. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Bethany Lakes PM

Fished Bethany Lakes this evening without success. Bass are looking but not striking at my lure. Will keep plugging away and report results.

April 25, 2009 - No Repeat @ Stoney Hollow Park

Checked out the pond at Stoney Hollow Park in Plano. Hoped for a repeat of the last trip - 15 Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger. No go this time. Only managed to catch one Bass. Had other strikes and saw several Bass chasing my fishing fly but nothing solid. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

April 24, 2009 - Bethany Again.

Quick trip to Bethany Lakes again. Tried to get the Bass to strike while in their beds. Can see them easily in the shallows but only managed to get one to strike. May need to shift to Lake Lavon and try hitting the points for White Bass and Yellow Bass using the kayak. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Bethany Lakes AM

Stopped by Bethany Lakes this morning. No hook-ups but Bass were following my lure. Bass seemed to be near the pier and near the "pipe area" in the Upper Pond. Can see them on their beds. May need to switch to an "aggravator" type lure.

April 20, 2009 - Sunfish, a Bluegill and 2 Bass

Fished the Bethany Lakes Canal and Upper Pond. Caught Sunfish in the Canal and a Bruiser Bluegill and two small Bass in the Upper Pond. Checked out the Lower Pond; water level is low! All fish were caught on an Olive Wooley Bugger. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Bethany Lakes Lower Pond - Water Level is Low.

Water level is low at the Lower Pond at Bethany Lakes. Not much fish activity. Hope repairs are completed soon.

April 19, 2009 - Davis Library and Bethany Lakes

Fished the pond at Davis Library in Plano this morning. Came away with nothing. Did observe Bass in the shallows but none were interested. Opted to try Bethany Lakes on the way home. Caught three Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Pond at Davis Library

No luck this morning at the pond at Davis Library in Plano. Saw several Bass in the shallows but none were interested. Cool temps, winds, lure presentation.... Not certain but came away empty this trip.

Cottonwood Creek Trail

Checked out the pond at Cottonwood Creek Trail. Fished a Black Wooley Bugger in hopes of Bass. No luck. Only light nibbles that were most likely from the small Sunfish in the pond. Water was stained from the recent rains.

Damsel Fly and Wooley Bugger Fishing Flies?

Been getting questions asking, "What is a Damsel Fly, and what is a Wooley Bugger?" Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here is one showing Damsel Fly and Wooley Bugger Fishing Flies. Damsel Fly on the left are Olive in size 10; Wooley Bugger on the right are Olive in size 8.

Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

Stoney Hollow Park in Plano.

Field Team reported Bass activity at Stoney Hollow Park in Plano. Sounds promising; may check it out once the rains pass.

15 Bass On An Olive Wooley Bugger

Fished Stoney Hollow Park in Plano this evening. First time fishing the pond and was pleasantly surprised. Caught 15 Bass on an Olive Wooley Bugger. Some were small, some were even smaller. But, did hook and lose a Bruiser that wrapped my line around a snag. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.

April 13, 2009 - Bethany Ridge Park

Fished Bethany Ridge Park this evening. Caught one Bass and five Bluegill flyfishing an Olive Damsel Fly. Hooked but lost another Bass, and then lost the Damsel Fly. Switched to an Olive Wooley Bugger and caught two Bass. No bruisers this trip but did see a lot of activity in the shallows. Click-on DFW Fishing News for more fishing information in the Metroplex area. Or, go to Texas Rainbow Trout Fishing - Community Lakes for trout fishing information on community lakes in the area.