White bass

Looks like they are full of eggs
They are sure a lot of fun to catch congratulations

Nice! Do you keep them?

Nice, Joe! That second one is short and fat, a Chris Farley!

Bag limit is 10 and must be 14 inches. I release all that I catch. A 14 incher is hard to come by. Most are 8-12 inches long.
Apparently this fishery is on a comeback. I have been told that in years past it was fish every cast. Naturally it got abused and the Wildlife Commission had to institute a stricter bag/size limit.

The Flat River reminds me of the DPR but less trash in the water. Lots of lay downs, narrow, winding. Average depth is 8-10 feet, clay banks which are typical here. Water color is chocolate because of the clay. Flow is minimal. I wish there were pike down here they would have a ton of places to ambush prey. I rarely bass fish but I have had some good days when I do. A 4 lb bass would be a bigger bass in this water. I pick apart the lay downs with a weightless wacky rigged Senko or a fluke.

Its a fun place and never really crowded when I go during the week.

~JOE~

Sounds like a great catfish river

“Sounds like a great catfish river”

There are tons of channel cats. Never caught a big channel. I’m not sure if there are blues or flatheads.
Maybe I’ll commit to spending more time on it this coming season.

~JOE~

I would say flatheads for sure

Nice white bass Joe! Very chunky! Sounds like a great river.

Sounds like a fun day! Glad the limit changes seem to be having a positive effect.
I still haven't been out this year. Normally get in a few trips before the new licenses are required so I'm gonna have to deal with the chilly weather and give it a shot this week!

Fatty patty 2 x 4s! Nice ones.

I remember 10 years ago or so, my son and I were on the Rock River when the run was on... boated well over 100 in a few hours. Actually got tired of catching them.


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