Bobby2k85

That's true, its totally accessible by just about anyone, which is why I'm able to fish there. I only rarely see anyone else out there though, but it's obviously something other people know about. I've never actually experienced a "Fished Out" lake, but then again I don't know how you'd know if you're dealing with one or you're just not doing the right things either. There are A LOT of little fish in there and I've caught a few smaller keepers that I've thrown back which gives me hope that something worth catching is still alive in there. I'm wondering if I should just give up on bass and start fishing for carp since I know they're in there, not nearly as much fun though. I'm still wondering what those jumping fish are. Do Carp really jump out of the water? I always thought of them as fish that stay on the bottom.

Thanks A lot guys! I'll get some more information and pics of the lake tomorrow and get back to you.

I've lived in my current apartment complex for about a year now and have been fishing in the small lake behind my apartment since the day I moved in. The thing is I just can't get a handle on what's going on in my lake and why its so hard to catch bass there. I've asked everyone I know about the lake and so far I can't even find out who, if anyone, owns it. What I know is there are Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Catfish, and Carp in the lake as I've either caught or seen all of them on occasion. But that's just it: a decent fish out of that lake is an occasional happening. I can catch tiny bluegill all day out there and a few little crappie as well but almost all of them are too small to eat. I've seen a few 5lb+ catfish come out of the lake and my wife and I have each caught a 2lb largemouth but that's about it. I've seen a number of large carp in the lake around the banks and I'm wondering if they might have eaten up all the oxygen producing vegetation in the lake. Another thought I had was that it was fished out a long while ago and all that's left are the smarter, more cautious fish. This lake is definitely a challenge and since its behind my house and one of the few area's that I've found nearby where I can legally fish I don't want to give up, but I'm starting to feel like I'll never be able to catch anything decent. Just yesterday, after my wife caught her first 2lb bass on the lake my landlord's son made us let him take a picture to send to his friend because apparently he's a professional fisherman and hasn't been able to catch anything on the lake, this is not giving me much hope. Oh, and the worst part, most evenings I see fish jumping in the lake, I've never been able to catch a decent glimpse to see what species but I'm guessing it's those smart bass that I know are just taunting me. Any explanation or help would be much appreciated. Thanks.