Ox-Bows Unworthy Of Being Fished?

[lynyrdsky1]

Not sure who else has access to these type of waterways but, ox-bows make up many of the lakes in the Mid-South and Mississippi Delta area but many do not see them worth fishing. Some say that ox-bows lack diversity in fishing and they become repetitive over time; that they can't compete with the fishibility of rivers and larger reservoirs.

I think this is far from the truth.

Ox-bows such as Tunica Cutoff, Horseshoe, Moon lake and others offer many different types of fishing. Some offer lilly pads, deep structure, matted grass, flooded trees, rocks, and etc all in one. I do not see how lakes like these can become "a boring fishery" or are "easier to fish" than river fishing. I know it is like comparing apples to oranges but still I don't think one is better than the other. Both offer different types of fishing and it is really all based upon the preference of the fisherman.

This maybe all opinionated because I have grown up fishing these types of waterways but, I just get fired up when I here from a tournament angler that these lakes are not worth being fished on. All I can see is you go on these waters and try to use the same mindset and tactics of fishing on a river or larger reservoir.

Sorry if this does not make since but it is a rant I have been holding in for awhile.

[J Francho]

A world record came from an oxbow lake. I have two small similar type waters locally, and they fish well in spring and fall.

[00 mod]

I love my oxbow! I fish more there than everywhere else combined!! And it is not easy fishing always. between me and one other guy we caught 14 Friday and 12 Saturday with the biggest being 3 lb 4 oz. 6 hours each day.

Jeff

[Crestliner2008]

Ditto to the sentiments here! I love our oxbow for both diversity of species and productivity. I've caught LM, SM, pike, pickeral, walleye, and catfish, not to mention the outstanding perch and panfish fishing available (especially in the fall!). As long as water is flowing in and flowing out, I see no reason to avoid any oxbow lake.

[Lund Explorer]

Hey Kid.

Is somebody with one of those fancy fiberglass rockets giving you the what for about your favorite fishing holes? Next time ask him where he started fishing before he got tied down with the big old monthly payment! I guess I'll never live long enough to figure out why some people feel the need to look down their noses at the how or where others enjoy the sport. If I were you, I'd ignore the ignorant around you and just enjoy a spot where you know he'll never show up.

BTW, how's school going?

[lynyrdsky1]

Haha yea your right.

School is good so far enjoying senior year got 2 football games, a tournament at Kentucky Lake, and a bunch of school work this week so life is keeping me busy haha.

[Raul]

George Perry´s world record came out from an oxbow.

[WRB]

Oxbows have long been a favorite of Bill Dance who filmed lots of TV bass fishing programs on them.

By defination an oxbow is a cut off river bend forming a small natural lake. Backwater lakes are similar, they are low areas filled with river water, usually attached to the river, both are natural lakes.

Montgomery lake GA was a backwater or oxbow lake off the Ocmulgee river that has silted in and become a meadow.

I would imagine with the high water this year, several oxbows have been rejuvinated and the fishing should be good.

Tom

[dulouz]

There are a few of those types of waters around where I live I and used to think there was nothing but carp and catfish in there until someone I know caught a 31" Northern there. Since then I have spent a lot of time fishing there and have caught Northerns, walleye, largemouth, and crappie. Basically anything that is in the river.

[Brian Needham]

see some mephis guys in here..........anyone fish McKellar?

[00 mod]

Nope, but my oxbow is right around your area.....Proctor to be exact......just north of Horeshoe!

jeff

[mr.mallard]

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh stop telling people about the types of places i like to fish there are NO crappie in oxbows nor are there bass.

[mr.mallard]

mckellar has fish. show on youtube of carl graham flippin the buckbrush there. do no consider even keeping fish from there. thats where alot of memphis industrial waste goes.

[Raider Nation Fisher]

Tell Mr Tournament Angler to bugger off. I fish oxbows a ton. As a matter of fact that's where I learned to bass fish at. I like to practice and refine my techniques in those and my ponds. Beats driving an hour and a half to the big lake. Seeing as how I've won the four tournaments my partner and myself have entered this year. I would say he is completely full of it.