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As suggested by my previous posts, I am fishing waters that are closer to home in 2011. That's the plan anyway.
I've gathered a tremendous amount of information about the targeted body of water (that I've fished before, but was not as effective as I should have been).
I recently discovered (with the assistance of a locally purchased map) that in the 1980's DNR experimented with the placement of several inland artificial reefs. These reefs were placed in Liberty reservoir. My map has the locations, but I am wondering if anyone has actual GPS numbers for the artificial reefs on the reservoir?
The reefs were established over 20 years ago and I am concerned that, even with a fishfinder they might be hard to find because they are silted over. The only info that I can find on the artificial reefs suggests that they were a universal failure, but I am still intrigued by the idea. [EDIT: Their location suggests that if they are still viable, they can be targeted during the pre&post spawn].
Below is some info from DNR:
"An example of reef development in inland waters can be found in Liberty Reservoir, a nontidal drinking water supply reservoir just west of Baltimore City in Baltimore County. Liberty Reservoir is a steep-sided, clear impoundment relatively devoid of structure. Because of this, it was considered a prime candidate for fish habitat enhancement through creation of artificial reefs.
During the mid-80s, a variety of aquatic reefs were constructed and placed into the Reservoir. They included benthic reefs composed of concrete pipe for species such as channel catfish; brush piles for schooling fish such as yellow perch, crappie and sunfish; and suspended structures using black locust (an extremely durable and locally plentiful hardwood) attached to wire cables at various depths for large predators such as striped bass. The latter drew clouds of baitfish to the sanctuary of suspended locust branches. In turn, the concentrated availability of baitfish attracted large striped bass to the structure.
Efforts in inland waters have been most successful when implemented on a smaller, simpler scale. Christmas trees wired together and placed into smaller lakes and ponds have yielded a quick response in attracting fish, whereas other labor intensive experiences may be largely unsuccessful. The Liberty Reservoir project required a great deal of manpower and time, yet the materials placed attracted only a modest number of fish and feedback from recreational anglers was lukewarm in terms of their success."
I've gathered a tremendous amount of information about the targeted body of water (that I've fished before, but was not as effective as I should have been).
I recently discovered (with the assistance of a locally purchased map) that in the 1980's DNR experimented with the placement of several inland artificial reefs. These reefs were placed in Liberty reservoir. My map has the locations, but I am wondering if anyone has actual GPS numbers for the artificial reefs on the reservoir?
The reefs were established over 20 years ago and I am concerned that, even with a fishfinder they might be hard to find because they are silted over. The only info that I can find on the artificial reefs suggests that they were a universal failure, but I am still intrigued by the idea. [EDIT: Their location suggests that if they are still viable, they can be targeted during the pre&post spawn].
Below is some info from DNR:
"An example of reef development in inland waters can be found in Liberty Reservoir, a nontidal drinking water supply reservoir just west of Baltimore City in Baltimore County. Liberty Reservoir is a steep-sided, clear impoundment relatively devoid of structure. Because of this, it was considered a prime candidate for fish habitat enhancement through creation of artificial reefs.
During the mid-80s, a variety of aquatic reefs were constructed and placed into the Reservoir. They included benthic reefs composed of concrete pipe for species such as channel catfish; brush piles for schooling fish such as yellow perch, crappie and sunfish; and suspended structures using black locust (an extremely durable and locally plentiful hardwood) attached to wire cables at various depths for large predators such as striped bass. The latter drew clouds of baitfish to the sanctuary of suspended locust branches. In turn, the concentrated availability of baitfish attracted large striped bass to the structure.
Efforts in inland waters have been most successful when implemented on a smaller, simpler scale. Christmas trees wired together and placed into smaller lakes and ponds have yielded a quick response in attracting fish, whereas other labor intensive experiences may be largely unsuccessful. The Liberty Reservoir project required a great deal of manpower and time, yet the materials placed attracted only a modest number of fish and feedback from recreational anglers was lukewarm in terms of their success."
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