Mattawoman Creek Questions

[jmt1980]

Hey all -

I'm tired of waiting for really warm weather to be a regular occurrence so I'm planning a trip to Mattawoman. I'm stir-crazy after being cooped up with the kids all winter and I need to get out but I've never fished it this early in the season, the few times I've been has been in the summer/fall. I'm planning to put up past Slavin's launch because I don't have pedals and I'm feeling lazy. I'm just curious what I should expect... are the pads up yet? starting?

Any recon info or even baits/tips would be appreciated...

[nhunter344]

I was down there about 3 weeks ago and I didn't even see a hint of vegetation. I know we've had some warm spells and it doesn't take long to get things growing so that may have changed. Hopefully someone whos been there more recently can chime in.

[mchottie]

I'm right near you at 648/Rt10, Slavins is one of my preferred launches (and I have pedals) you can get on some really nice SH & Catfish down there.

[ronaultmtd]

The pads are coming to life...66 degrees water temps over the weekend...

[moc]

As the tide went down, I could see the vegetation peaking out of the water on Saturday.

[jmt1980]

Thanks for the replies guys! I appreciate the recon/assist! Looks like I'm heading down Sunday morning to fish up above Slavin's... hope weather forecasts only swing in our favor!

[mchottie]

I may see you there - I have a future-neice birthday party at noon, so I may be on the water super early and be pulling out by ~ 1030.

[jmt1980]

There will be 4 of us in kayaks man - see ya if I see ya!

[moc]

I went to Mattawoman this morning and caught catfish from 24 inches to 31.25 inches, along with 3 white perch. I was there until 12 noon.