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Valparaiso, Indiana

Lakes Discussion-access and other issues meeting March 16th

Ok, guys, looks like we are done ice fishing for the season and I'd like to try to gather some interested guys to talk about access issues and other issues in regard to the Valpo Lakes. I'd like to call a meeting on March 16th Tuesday at 7pm. I'm trying to get a DNR Officer to come and meet with us but not sure yet. We can talk about access issues, stocking issues and other ideas to improve the fishing on these lakes. We will meet at my church, Liberty Bible Church, which is at 824 N. Calumet Ave, Chesterton 46304. The church is located just 1/4 mile north of Rt. 6 on Calumet Ave, between Valparaiso and Chesterton. We'll meet in our Fireside Room, come to Entrance C to get that room. Here's my cell if you need directions 219-510-3193. I know there are a lot of us that enjoy these lakes both open water and through the ice. And I know we have run into access issues. I think we could improve things if we work together on it. Who's interested? Mike

Indiana Info Spring outing
Alot of members complained about driving distance and gas prices so we are just going to keep this kind of local, and just a one day event.
We will be having this at the Martinsville, Indiana city park on May 8th between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm. Rain date will be May 15th.
There is a small fishing pond with lots of bank access. The pond does have some very big fish in it ! A playgrounds is very nearby so if anyone who has children, they can have some fun too !
We will provide hamburgers and hot dogs. Anyone wanting to pitch in a dish for the pitch in diner would be appreciated by all !! The diner will be at, or around 2 pm. Side dish's, buns, ice, paper plates, plastic forks & spoons, soda pop, cups, deserts will be needed. No electric available.
This will be a real informal outing, but due to travel cost we are just keeping it local. If you want to drive here, all members are welcomed. We will be passing out Angler of Year awards, maybe a few contest or raffles, maybe both !
We would like to get a good idea of people who are going to attend. Just gives us a good idea of how many burgers and hot dogs to get.

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J & R Guide ServiceSub: Blast and Cast Package. J & R Guide Service will offer the BLAST and CAST package again in 2010. Hunt for Hoosier Spring Gobblers in the morning and spend the afternoon fishing. $ 300 one hunter for 8 hrs. or $400 two hunters for 8 hrs . We are now excepting deposits for the BLAST and CAST package 2010 . 812-275-6145

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Salamonie Children's Day Camps, March 23-25 & April 7-9

Children ages 7 to 11 are invited to Salamonie Reservoir's "Treemendous Trees" day camps for a fun and exciting three days, March 23 - 25, or April 7 - 9. Each day provides a variety of activities from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Both camps programs are identical to serve more children.

Participants will study trees from crown to roots. They'll learn about controlled burns, identify trees, meet a DNR forester and learn about his or her work, come face to face with animals that live in trees, and more. Activities are both indoors and outdoors, so dress for the weather.

All activities are guided by DNR interpretive naturalists trained to provide a safe and fun environment. A small snack will be provided, but children need to bring a sack lunch with a drink each day.

Space is limited. Register by calling (260) 468-2127. The camp costs $45 per child, with $10 due at registration. Parents must fill out health/participation forms before their child may begin activities on the first day.

Gate fees are waived for participants.

Outdoor cooking class at Mississinewa, April 17

For many campers, outdoor cooking is an essential element of the experience. Those who want to improve their skills at doing so will have that opportunity at Mississinewa Reservoir's outdoor cooking workshop, April 17.

Participants will take part in hands-on instruction, while receiving tips from the Kokomo Kookers Dutch Oven Cooking Club. To add incentive for doing well, participants are responsible for cooking their own lunch. Door prizes from Bozarth Country Store will be given away. After lunch, participants may swap recipes or make a charcoal starter to use on future meals.

The program begins at 10 a.m. and costs $10 per person. Space is limited. Register by calling (260) 468-2127.

Park entrance fees of $4 per vehicle for Indiana residents and $7 per vehicle for non-residents will apply

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Lake Michigan Fishing Report

Coho salmon

Bait: Nightcrawlers, shrimp, skein, spoons
Depth: 5-12 ft below a bobber
Comments about fish:
Nice catches of coho salmon were reported to DNR creel clerks over the weekend in the MC harbor & lower reaches of Trail Cr. A few coho salmon were also caught along Burns Ditch as well. Effective baits included nightcrawlers, shrimp & skein fished anywhere from 4-10 ft below a float. According to early reports, coho salmon are averaging around 19' (approx. 2 lbs).

Rainbow or steelhead trout

Bait: Spawn, shrimp
Depth: Deeper holes & runs
Comments about fish:
Good action for steelhead reported throughout Trail Cr. & the lower reaches of the E. Br. of the Little Cal River over the weekend. Top baits included spawn sacs or shrimp floated just above the bottom in the deeper holes & runs. Anglers also caught a few steelhead on spinners with orange blades.

Comments about body of water:

As of this morning (3/11/2010), the harbor in MC along with the Lighthouse Pier are free of ice. Currently, water temp is 39 F in the harbor with poor visibility (8-12"). Trail Creek is currently 37 F at Friendship Gardens. Water levels are above averge with visibility around 8-12". With forecasted storms over the next day or two, expect creek & harbor conditions to deteriorate.
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This page was last updated on MAR 11 2010 08:02 A.M.

Greene-Sullivan State Forest lakes

Bluegill

Bait: bee moths, small jigs, crickets
Depth: 1-12 ft.
Comments about fish:
Bluegill fishing is dependent upon the weather fronts. Lighter tackle will have the best results.

Channel catfish

Bait: nightcrawlers, stink bait, livers
Depth: lake bottom 6-11ft.
Comments about fish:
Try Wampler lake, Graveyard lake, West, Reservoir 26, and Bass lakes. Wampler lake was stocked with 10" catfish in October 2008.

Largemouth bass

Bait: rubber worms and spinner baits
Depth: 3-12 feet
Comments about fish:
Fish are holding next to structures.

Muskellunge, Muskie

Bait: minnow imitation crankbaits
Depth: deep to bottom
Comments about fish:
2008 preliminary survey report netted 64 muskie, ranging from 8 to 26 pounds. Bass, Black Cat, Duck, and West Lakes were stocked with 8 to 10 inch fingerlings in October 2009. Please let us know if you catch any muskie! We'd love to hear about it! Report of 42 inch muskie taken recently.

Rainbow or steelhead trout

Bait: Artificial lures, power bait
Depth: 15 - 40 ft
Comments about fish:
Airline Lake is closed from March 15th to April 1st. 750 adult trout were stocked in Airline lake during 2009 closure.

White crappie

Bait: minnows, small jigs
Depth: 3 - 12 ft
Comments about fish:
Crappie can be found around submerged structures. Lots of good reports on Crappie fishing.

Comments about body of water:

Narrow Camp Ground is Closed. Wampler lake & Reservoir #26 campgrounds are open. The Fish Cleaning station is closed for the winter. The water has been shut off and winterized at all campgrounds. Winter camp fees now apply. Please continue to help us keep the lakes clean of litter!
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This page was last updated on MAR 11 2010 08:36 A.M.

Summit Lake Fishing Report

Black crappie

Bait: ice jigs tipped with spikes, beemoths or small minnows
Depth: 5-20 feet
Comments about fish:
Some crappie have been caught. Crappie are active at low light.

Bluegill

Bait: Ice jigs tipped with beemoths, spikes, mousies
Depth: 3-16 feet
Comments about fish:
Bluegill have made up the majority of the catch with some nice ones being taken however lately fishermen have had to sort their catch because of a lot of small ones. Please keep just what you need to eat and return the others.

Channel catfish

Bait: jigging minnows or spoons tipped with live bait
Depth: 3-35feet
Comments about fish:
Catfish can suspend in deep water at this time of the year

Largemouth bass

Bait: Ice jigs, jigging minnows or spoons
Depth: 4-20 feet
Comments about fish:
Some bass will be caught on panfish jigs or try using ice fishing minnow jigs.

Redear sunfish

Bait: Ice jigs tipped with beemoths, spikes, and mousies
Depth: 4-20 feet
Comments about fish:
Not much has been heard about redear.

Walleye

Bait: Ice jigs, jigging minnows or spoons
Depth: 5-35 feet
Comments about fish:
A few walleye have been caught with the majority caught in deeper water.

Yellow perch

Bait: Ice jigs tipped with beemoths, spikes, wigglers, minnows and small jigs
Depth: 4-35 feet
Comments about fish:
Not many perch have been caught.

Comments about body of water:

Ice is going fast. Exercise extreme caution when venturing out onto ice expecially when there is snow which insulates and hides bad ice. It's wise to always ice fish with a buddy, let someone know where you'll be, frequently check ice depths and conditions, carry a throw rope, and carry ice picks, ice awls or something sharp like 16-penny nails to help grab onto slippery ice in case of a fall-through. The office is open M-F 8a-4p. 2010 park passes and lake permits are now on sale at the office. Camp reservations: 866-622-6746 or www.CAMP.IN.gov.
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2009 Record Fish and Fish-of-the-Year honorees

Only one Indiana state-record sized fish was caught in Indiana in 2009. Paul Huber of Seymour caught a 32.25-inch bowfin that weighed 16.52 lbs. in Mutton Creek in Jackson County. The previous state record bowfin was caught in 1988 and weighed 16.0 lbs.

There were 54 entries for 2009 Fish-of-the-Year, of which 27 were accepted. The smallest was a 12-inch bluegill caught by Abby Byrer of Warsaw in Crystal Lake, and the largest was a 50-inch muskie caught by Edwin Van Cleave of Chicago in Big Barbee Lake.

Bill Hudock of Michigan City and Joe Tackett of Claypool tied for the walleye Fish-of-the-Year, each catching walleyes measuring 31 inches. Also, Chris Terry of Noblesville caught a 22.75-inch smallmouth bass while fishing a retention pond in Hamilton County. River fishing accounted for eight of the 27 entries; six came from Lake Michigan, eight from other lakes, and five from private ponds.

Each angler who caught a Fish-of-the-Year, along with his or her hometown, is listed below.

Species	Length	Angler Name	Body of Water	County	Angler's Hometown	Date
Blue Catfish	44.5	David Ben Mullen	Ohio River	Harrison	Central	10/5/2009
Bluegill	12	Abby Byrer	Crystal Lake	Kosciusko	Warsaw	8/4/2009
Bullhead	15.5	George Morris III	Pond	Boone	Jamestown	4/19/2009
Brown Trout	31.5	Ron Kotfer	Lake Michigan	Lake	Munster	3/6/2009
Buffalo	40	Bryan Kapke	Lake of the Woods	Marshall	Bremen	8/30/2009
Channel Catfish	24	Patrick Bates	White River	Marion	Indianapolis	6/1/2009
Chinook Salmon	39.5	Bob Tortolano	Lake Michigan	Lake	Crown Point	8/14/2009
Coho Salmon	29	Michael Kotfer	Lake Michigan	Lake	Munster	7/20/2009
Carp	29	Lindsey Fleshood	Wabash River	Wabash	Wabash	6/17/2009
Crappie	17	Chris O'Brian	Pond	Daviess	Montgomery	1/27/2009
Flathead Catfish	45	Jackie Reynolds	Cagles Mill Reservoir	Putnam	Poland	9/2/2009
Freshwater Drum	30	Mike Berg	Lake Michigan	Lake	Cedar Lake	7/12/2009
Goldeye	14	Lindsey Fleshood	Wabash River	Wabash	Wabash	8/7/2009
Grass Carp	47	John Pitcher	Pond	Sullivan	Dugger	3/21/2009
Hybrid Striped Bass	26.75	Marietta Strange	Ohio River	Clark	Louisville, KY	11/10/2009
Largemouth Bass	25.5	Bryan Hanson	Pond	Lake	Hobart	4/25/2009
Gar	36	Lindsey Fleshood	Wabash River	Wabash	Wabash	7/24/2009
Muskellunge	50	Edwin VanCleave	Big Barbee Lake	Kosciusko	Chicago, IL	7/18/2009
Northern Pike	30	Mike Berg	Tippecanoe Lake	Kosciusko	Cedar Lake	8/31/2009
Smallmouth Bass	22.75	Chris Terry	Pond	Hamilton	Noblesville	n/a
Steelhead Trout	30	Steve Berg	Salt Creek	Porter	Cedar Lake	4/1/2009
Striped Bass	40	Gary Lewis	Cecil M Harden Res.	Parke	Indianapolis	6/8/2009
Sucker	28	Stacy Boik	Ohio River	Union	Evansville	11/22/2009
Walleye	31	Bill Hudock	Lake Michigan	La Porte	Michigan City	4/2/2009
Walleye	31	Joe Tackett	Pike Lake	Kosciusko	Claypool	4/15/2009
White Bass	17.5	Kevin Lawence Jr.	Winona Lake	Kosciusko	Warsaw	9/27/2009
Yellow Perch	14.5	Ron Kotfer	Lake Michigan	Lake	Munster	11/22/2009

To find out more information about the state record fish or Fish-of-the-Year programs, go to http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3577.htm.

To find out where to fish, go to www.fishing.IN.gov and click on the interactive "Where to Fish Finder" link.

To buy an Indiana fishing license online, see www.IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov

Link to this event: http://www.in.gov/portal/news_events/52303.htm

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