Quarry Man Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Ok so last year I really only fished 3 spots, a private quarry that was loaded until I pressured all the fish away, a neighborhood pond that was fire for one month in the middle of the summer then trash the rest of the year, and a public pond the was fire until they built a park next to it and now it's pressured like crazy. This lack of good fishing has brought me to Google Maps. I have written down about 300 ponds within 30 minutes of me. I organized them into groups so that I can hop a couple in one outing. Now I need to find out how to get access to these spots. I am going to try a new spot each time to find the juice spots and eliminate non fire ponds. Are all the water bodies in blue writing on Apple Maps Public? Also, if i try neighborhood ponds with lots of house nearby, am I more or less likely to get kicked out? How do I get access to these places. I am strictly catch and release unless I'm told to keep fish for the property owners. Lastly, I plan to offer maintenance in order to fish walking-distance ponds. Is that a good idea? Thanks! Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 You're saying that you pressured a pond too much just by yourself? How small is this pond? Quote
Quarry Man Posted March 17, 2017 Author Posted March 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: You're saying that you pressured a pond too much just by yourself? How small is this pond? 5-10 acres, limited access, also i fished it 12 hours a day 6 days a week four 3 months straight. Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Quarry Man said: 5-10 acres, limited access, also i fished it 12 hours a day 6 days a week four 3 months straight. I can't imagine you pressured that lake too much all by yourself that the fishing is no longer any good. That just doesn't sound possible. 1 Quote
Quarry Man Posted March 17, 2017 Author Posted March 17, 2017 Just now, Hawkeye21 said: I can't imagine you pressured that lake too much all by yourself that the fishing is no longer any good. That just doesn't sound possible. There are other anglers that I take too. We had easily 50 bass a day each. thats a 150 bass a day in a small quarry for a long time. We don't catch much when we do the same exact thing... Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Did you keep all of those bass or release them? There are some fishing techniques to be used that fish just don't care if they have been caught before, they're going to bite. 1 Quote
Quarry Man Posted March 17, 2017 Author Posted March 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Hawkeye21 said: Did you keep all of those bass or release them? There are some fishing techniques to be used that fish just don't care if they have been caught before, they're going to bite. You are trying to argue about something that is barely relevant to this topic... Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 I think it's somewhat relevant because I don't think you have to leave that pond because it's been pressured too much. Just seems things slowed down on it and may need to be fished differently at the moment. As for other ponds, you'll have to find out if they are private or not by searching online or asking a home owner on the pond. Depending on where you are some ponds are private for the home owners and some are public. Tons on ponds and lakes in Minnesota are all public even though they are surrounded by homes. I would think if it's not listed on google maps or on the DNR website it's probably private and you would need permission. If you're still not sure it's probably best to ask a home owner. As for offering your services, I think that could go a long way with certain people on a private pond. 1 Quote
Quarry Man Posted March 17, 2017 Author Posted March 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: I think it's somewhat relevant because I don't think you have to leave that pond because it's been pressured too much. Just seems things slowed down on it and may need to be fished differently at the moment. As for other ponds, you'll have to find out if they are private or not by searching online or asking a home owner on the pond. Depending on where you are some ponds are private for the home owners and some are public. Tons on ponds and lakes in Minnesota are all public even though they are surrounded by homes. I would think if it's not listed on google maps or on the DNR website it's probably private and you would need permission. If you're still not sure it's probably best to ask a home owner. As for offering your services, I think that could go a long way with certain people on a private pond. Thanks! thats what I was looking for. I am still gonna go to that quarry, just not everyday. Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Just now, Quarry Man said: Thanks! thats what I was looking for. I am still gonna go to that quarry, just not everyday. Are you retired or a student or something? How do you have all this time to fish? Quote
Quarry Man Posted March 17, 2017 Author Posted March 17, 2017 Just now, Hawkeye21 said: Are you retired or a student or something? How do you have all this time to fish? I am 16, that was during the summer that I had a lot of time to fish. I would get dropped off when my parents went to work or bike there. Quote
Hawkeye21 Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 I'm jealous. I remember when I had time like that. Life can be cruel. When you're young you have all the time and energy but little money and when you're older you have more money but little time and energy. 9 Quote
OCdockskipper Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 18 hours ago, Quarry Man said: ...Lastly, I plan to offer maintenance in order to fish walking-distance ponds. Is that a good idea? Thanks! That is a great idea for two reasons. First, nearly any property large enough to have a pond will always have maintenance needs somewhere on it. Second, anyone over 40 will really appreciate a person of your age offering to work for access as opposed to just expecting it. After you do some work for these people and they have a chance to see the type of character you have, don't be surprised if they begin treating you like their child or grandchild, looking out for you and giving some assistance in your life (be it advice, contacts, materials). As you grow older, you have quite a bit of respect for younger people who have avoided becoming snowflakes. 3 Quote
Quarry Man Posted March 17, 2017 Author Posted March 17, 2017 38 minutes ago, OCdockskipper said: That is a great idea for two reasons. First, nearly any property large enough to have a pond will always have maintenance needs somewhere on it. Second, anyone over 40 will really appreciate a person of your age offering to work for access as opposed to just expecting it. After you do some work for these people and they have a chance to see the type of character you have, don't be surprised if they begin treating you like their child or grandchild, looking out for you and giving some assistance in your life (be it advice, contacts, materials). As you grow older, you have quite a bit of respect for younger people who have avoided becoming snowflakes. Should I try to find them in person, or leave a note with contact info? Quote
GoCougs14 Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Hawkeye21 said: I'm jealous. I remember when I had time like that. Life can be cruel. When you're young you have all the time and energy but little money and when you're older you have more money but little time and energy. Im starting to realize this. Luckily Im in the "in between" stage right now. No kids or other big responsibilities, have a job paying decent money. Enough that I cant afford very high end gear or an expensive bass boat but it wouldnt be too hard to save up for a nice kayak and a new nice combo (2-300 dollar rods and reels) a couple times a year. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 18, 2017 Global Moderator Posted March 18, 2017 Bassresource is against all forms of illegal activity, trespassing including. If you're going to fish a neighborhood pond, you need to get permission first, end of story. 1 person sneaking into a pond will likely ruin everyone's chances of getting permission to fish a pond. 1 Quote
OCdockskipper Posted March 19, 2017 Posted March 19, 2017 On 3/17/2017 at 1:43 PM, Quarry Man said: Should I try to find them in person, or leave a note with contact info? Good question. It probably should be determined on a case by case basis. For example, if the home with the pond is on a public road where it is not odd for you to walk up to the front door, then in person would probably be best. However, if the house is set back to the point that you are basically trespassing just to reach it, then maybe a handwritten note mailed or left in the mailbox would be better. Good luck!! 1 Quote
GreenGhostMan Posted March 20, 2017 Posted March 20, 2017 On 3/19/2017 at 1:31 AM, OCdockskipper said: Good question. It probably should be determined on a case by case basis. For example, if the home with the pond is on a public road where it is not odd for you to walk up to the front door, then in person would probably be best. However, if the house is set back to the point that you are basically trespassing just to reach it, then maybe a handwritten note mailed or left in the mailbox would be better. Good luck!! I liked your comment because your "+" number was 666. But also a good comment none the less. Quote
Bassin' Brad Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 You can download Onxhuntmaps on your phone or computer and for $30 a year you can find out if land is public, or private and who owns the private land and it shows boundary lines. It uses a satellite map like Google maps but it shows you land info. I use it all the time when I go out coyote, dove, quail, rabbit, or deer hunting here in NM. Gives me that piece of mind that what I'm doing is legal. 1 Quote
Quarry Man Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Bassin' Brad said: You can download Onxhuntmaps on your phone or computer and for $30 a year you can find out if land is public, or private and who owns the private land and it shows boundary lines. It uses a satellite map like Google maps but it shows you land info. I use it all the time when I go out coyote, dove, quail, rabbit, or deer hunting here in NM. Gives me that piece of mind that what I'm doing is legal. is there a free trial? Quote
Bassin' Brad Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Quarry Man said: is there a free trial? Yes. You can download the app for free but to get all the goodies you have to either purchase a subscription or you can try a free 7 day trial. Quote
Bassin' Brad Posted March 22, 2017 Posted March 22, 2017 31 minutes ago, Quarry Man said: thanks Welcome Quote
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