Topic: Emiquon Preserve (Read 1907 times)

scottemory72 · « **on:** March 12, 2010, 02:05:59 PM »

I have been hearing and reading a lot of great things about the Emiquon Preserve in Fulton County. I guess the fishing is unreal! Has anyone had any experience fishing there and if so what lures worked for you? I want to see if it's as good as advertised, because if it is I will be in the market for a john boat (without motor, you can't even have one on your boat on Emiquon. It's trolling motor only.)

EricBev · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2010, 04:45:44 PM »

Everybody I talked to said its incredible fishing. It is very early in its creation so there arent a TON of huge fish in there yet.... but there are still some very nice ones to be had. Its trolling motor only yes. I have been thinking of picking up a john boat for a few reasons, but mainly just for this lake. I would love to be able to put my ranger in the water there, but I guess the motor restriction is a good thing as it helps keep the pressure super low. I WILL make it out there sometime this year. I cant imagine this lake in 3-5 years if the pressure remains like it is. Its going to be one hell of a bass factory.

If this article doesnt get you excited, than I cant imagine what would.

http://www.prairiestateoutdoors.com/index.php?/pso/article/emiquon_loaded_with_bass/

DBrooke · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2010, 04:50:38 PM »

Pssssst..... Look here
http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php/topic,69913.0.html

tennispro · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2010, 08:05:49 PM »

I might try and hit it in a couple weeks with the canoe. But that would all depend on the wind. I might also wait till late may and try to get some on buzzfrogs. That looks like a great place to try them.

EricBev · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2010, 08:19:56 PM »

Yeah totally jeremy. Its all relatively shallow with tons of vegetation to buzz right over. I am making a point of getting out there sometime within the next month or so. Its officially on my to-do list.

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