Douglass Mid October?

[Blue5]

What will it look like in 2 weeks? I know its terrible right now but will it be fishable October 12-18?

 

[Rebels20]

What will it look like in 2 weeks? I know its terrible right now but will it be fishable October 12-18?

First world problems. Majority upstream have no water and just regained power. Some lost everything including their lives. Its a disaster area right now.

 

[Blue5]

First world problems. Majority upstream have no water and just regained power. Some lost everything including their lives. Its a disaster area right now

So what's the the appropriate amount of time that needs to pass before we are allowed to discuss hunting and fishing in East Tn?

 

[scn]

So what's the the appropriate amount of time that needs to pass before we are allowed to discuss hunting and fishing in East Tn?

Probably not today for those of us that have folks in bad shape over there.

 

[Hawk103161]

What will it look like in 2 weeks? I know its terrible right now but will it be fishable October 12-18?

I've heard it is really muddy and trashy. I'd say up Flat Creek might be good. I'd say it's gonna take a long time for the trash to clear...Imagine the funky runoff too... Nasty stuff

 

[Blue5]

I've heard it is really muddy and trashy. I'd say up Flat Creek might be good. I'd say it's gonna take a long time for the trash to clear...Imagine the funky runoff too... Nasty stuff

Thanks!

 

[sll]

Probably not going to be remotely a fisherman's destination this fall for a while. More than likely need to fish the ass end of creek arms where the water will be cleaner by then. And that is even if you can get a boat back there by then. Not sure if you have seen pics of Douglas the last few days…..it is unreal trashy. I am not exaggerating but you can literally walk across a lot of the lake now by just stepping on trees. Going to take a long time for those to waterlog again and sink to where it is safe to run.

 

[Rebels20]

So what's the the appropriate amount of time that needs to pass before we are allowed to discuss hunting and fishing in East Tn?

I suppose 3.5 days in your book.

 

[Setterman]

The amount of debris in the lake is astounding. Unless you like replacing lower units I'd find somewhere else to fish.

 

[Blue5]

I suppose 3.5 days in your book.

I've done and said alotta things in my life that I regret but asking a question on a"Fishing" message board damn sure ain't one of em. You have no idea why I might need that information.

 

[sll]

This is what Douglas looks like around Dandridge this morning.

 

[quackaholic]

I don't think it really hurts to ask. I live in Greene. I haven't hunted this season so far, because my permission farm is on the other side of the river where people need the bridge travel to stop if unnecessary. I could go another way, but then I feel like it would seem out of sorts to be able to when so many people are hurting.
But as far as the water; if you go wear some rubber gloves because it is full of nasty stuff. Diesel, gas, and death. So be safe.

 

[Blue5]

Thanks for the honest advice. I really wanted this information from someone actually there because we didn't want to come at all if we were going to be in the way of recovery efforts. We will probably just leave the boat at home and spend the week in Knoxville with our daughter.

 

[Chiflyguy]

Thanks for the honest advice. I really wanted this information from someone actually there because we didn't want to come at all if we were going to be in the way of recovery efforts. We will probably just leave the boat at home and spend the week in Knoxville with our daughter.

I'd stay clear of Douglas and let people put their lives back together, mourn their dead, and figure things out.
Cherokee is very clear right now and Norris will probably be soon.

 

[WTM]

geez. i wonder what all that organic matter will do to water quality of the lake.

 

[Savage]

You could fish watts bar pretty easily from Knoxville.