Josh Smith Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 Hello, A while back, '60s or '70s, Hominy Ridge Lake was born from one or two small creeks which drained higher ground. It's a simple earthen dam with an overflow -- not an outlet that can be controlled. That overflow keeps the lake levels relatively even. Because it only drains when it rains or snow melts, there's no constant current flowing that way. Mostly, it sets there like a natural lake. Still, there should be some buildup near the dam. Hominy Ridge: The dam, with the arrow marking the outlet: As you can see, there was a little bit of flow toward the dam that day. You can always tell because some mat migrates. Mostly, fishing is awesome if you know how to approach it. Naturally, there are a few places you can only get to by boat, but most parts can be reached from one shore or the other. Still, how would you study this lake? As a reservoir, or a natural lake? Though I fish all over, this is probably my favorite place. It's peaceful. Josh Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted March 17, 2016 Super User Posted March 17, 2016 That lake is going to have structure and cover just like any other lake. I would let the fish tell me what baits to use. Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted March 17, 2016 Super User Posted March 17, 2016 There are things that describe bass habitat better or more fundamentally than "natural" and "reservoir". From your comment about flow I suspect you are thinking "river run reservoir" where fish activity is greatly influenced, even dictated, by flow. You'll have to assess current as you see it of course, but I doubt that enough water moves through that little forested res over short time periods to greatly influence the bite –on any regular basis anyway. The wind will likely also move those mats too, and this might affect a bite. Otherwise, look at clarity, depth, and cover. Factor in where prey species spend their time. After that it's about the conditions and circumstances at work (trends to hourly). Pick lures that fit. In the present image, I see shallow water and good clarity. Looks like bass could potentially use the whole place. At least they can explore it all and find the most advantageous places to feed. You and the bass are essentially looking for the same thing. 3 Quote
Super User Gundog Posted March 17, 2016 Super User Posted March 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Paul Roberts said: There are things that describe bass habitat better or more fundamentally than "natural" and "reservoir". From your comment about flow I suspect you are thinking "river run reservoir" where fish activity is greatly influenced, even dictated, by flow. You'll have to assess current as you see it of course, but I doubt that enough water moves through that little forested res over short time periods to greatly influence the bite –on any regular basis anyway. The wind will likely also move those mats too, and this might affect a bite. Otherwise, look at clarity, depth, and cover. Factor in where prey species spend their time. After that it's about the conditions and circumstances at work (trends to hourly). Pick lures that fit. In the present image, I see shallow water and good clarity. Looks like bass could potentially use the whole place. At least they can explore it all and find the most advantageous places to feed. You and the bass are essentially looking for the same thing. What he said. Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted March 17, 2016 Super User Posted March 17, 2016 12 hours ago, Josh Smith said: Hello, A while back, '60s or '70s, Hominy Ridge Lake was born from one or two small creeks which drained higher ground. It's a simple earthen dam with an overflow -- not an outlet that can be controlled. That overflow keeps the lake levels relatively even. Because it only drains when it rains or snow melts, there's no constant current flowing that way. Mostly, it sets there like a natural lake. Still, there should be some buildup near the dam. Hominy Ridge: The dam, with the arrow marking the outlet: As you can see, there was a little bit of flow toward the dam that day. You can always tell because some mat migrates. Mostly, fishing is awesome if you know how to approach it. Naturally, there are a few places you can only get to by boat, but most parts can be reached from one shore or the other. Still, how would you study this lake? As a reservoir, or a natural lake? Though I fish all over, this is probably my favorite place. It's peaceful. Josh As an impounded reservoir, which is what it is: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-hominyridgefishreport2007.pdf -T9 2 Quote
Super User senile1 Posted March 17, 2016 Super User Posted March 17, 2016 It's 11 acres and should be a quick study, especially from a boat. 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted March 17, 2016 Super User Posted March 17, 2016 6 minutes ago, senile1 said: It's 11 acres and should be a quick study, especially from a boat. 11 hours ago, BassThumb said: Don't overthink it. I'm done 2 Quote
Super User Raul Posted March 17, 2016 Super User Posted March 17, 2016 It´s got points ? then I would fish those points as I fish points It´s got flats ? then I would fish those flats as I fish flats And so on. 2 Quote
Josh Smith Posted March 17, 2016 Author Posted March 17, 2016 1 hour ago, Team9nine said: As an impounded reservoir, which is what it is: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-hominyridgefishreport2007.pdf -T9 Thank you for digging this up. I'd not been able to find a complete report and I'd looked. I can speak from direct observation that the bass are bigger and there is less vegetation. Also, they stocked crappie at some point. Josh 2 Quote
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