Anglers' Legacy's Hotspots
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Finger Lakes State Park
Columbia MO- Added:
March 3rd, 2010 - Managed by:
John Lyman
Hotspot Type:
Body of Water
Hotspot Description:
While enjoying a day at Finger Lakes State Park, visitors may hear more than just the sounds of nature. The steady humming and ever-changing pitch of off-road motor vehicles may linger in the background, as off-road riding is the most popular activity at the park.
Once the site of a coal strip-mining operation, the man-made landscape of Finger Lakes State Park has been transformed into a recreational area providing a variety of amusement options. The more than 70 miles of off-road motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle trails and motocross track attract people from around the country. A one-and-a-half mile-long corridor of water, ideal for canoeing, fishing, swimming and scuba diving, features a large sand swimming beach.
A pleasant, wooded area in the center of the park has been preserved for picnicking, and provides welcome shaded relief from the summer sun. A shaded camping area, featuring basic and electric campsites, modern restrooms and showers, is available for those wishing to add another day of play to their schedule.
Whether in the market for a slow-paced day of relaxation or a fast-paced day of adventure, Finger Lakes State Parks can satisfy your craving.
(from www.mostateparks.com/fingerlak...)Community Rating:
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Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area
MO- Added:
March 3rd, 2010 - Managed by:
John Lyman
Hotspot Type:
Body of Water
Hotspot Description:
The Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area is located in Boone County approximately six miles north of Columbia on Highway 63 and one-half mile east on Peabody road. Because the area is located near a population center of 100,000+ people, its 2200 acres are heavily used by many persons for every type of outdoor activity which is suitable to the area. The terrain is extremely rugged due to strip mining, which occurred prior to acquisition by the Department. The mined area has broad ridge tops and generally steep slopes. Approximately 1,150 acres were strip mined with the balance of the acreage being oak-hickory forest cover and upland fields. One field of 25 acres is mainly bluestem prairie. Approximately 70% of the strip mined area has been planted with a mixture of trees and shrubs. The remaining areas were seeded with fescue which developed into excellent ground cover on the seeded area, but is not very favorable for wildlife. There are over 60 lakes or ponds of significant size, which have a total surface area of 116 acres. The largest lake is over 50 acres. In addition, there are over 30 smaller (less than 1 acre) pools, some of which hold water the entire year. Rocky Fork Lakes Conservation Area was purchased by the Department in March, 1979 for a purchase price of $379,000. Prior to acquisition, the land was owned and mined by Peabody Coal Company, beginning in 1963 and continue until 1972. According to a 1917 edition of a topographical map (Sturgeon Quadrangle) there were 15 residences on the tract at that time. Two very old cemeteries exist on the property and the names on the headstones reflect past local history. There are Browns' buried in one of the cemeteries that were connected with Brown's Station a few miles away. Some of the stones date back to the middle 1830s. The area has been row cropped where possible, and where not possible, livestock were grazed. No evidence exists to show that the landowners excluded their timber from grazing. There is evidence that fires of moderate intensity occurred periodically throughout the timbered stands. What is more evident are stumps which remain as examples of the landowner's desire to salvage his timber in front of the steady onslaught of the great earth moving coal machine. A few pockets of larger trees escaped this fate. A ramp has been installed for boating access to the large lake, and a fishing dock designed for wheelchair access is located on the big lakes north shore. The areas firearms shooting range receives year-round use.
(from mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/m...)Community Rating:
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3 sisters rocks
MA,- Added:
February 23rd, 2010 - Managed by:
aidan down@
Hotspot Type:
Community Hotspot
Hotspot Description:
3 sisters is in shallow water ,bolder fields, and pretty strong currents. In the spring use pink hogy soft baits texas or tandem rigs. In the fall use live scup etc. or chunking ,you need a boat to get here .......... big fish, happy times.
Community Rating:
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Frank N Marys Place
OR,- Added:
February 22nd, 2010 - Managed by:
Frank Staples
Hotspot Type:
Community Hotspot
Hotspot Description:
fishin in the Great Columbia River. Salmon run for 2010 is supposed to be one of the best!
Community Rating:
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Duck Marsh
TX,- Added:
February 18th, 2010 - Managed by:
Brad Davis
Hotspot Type:
Community Hotspot
Hotspot Description:
This spot may be called something else and if anyone knows it's true name, email me at bdavis@nbschools.net and I will update the name section here. It's location is on the "Type 2" TPW land just North of Naples and SouthEast of Highway 67. Wear good hiking shoes and be prepared to walk a distance to get there because ATVs and vehicles are restricted unless you have a handicapped permit or are riding a horse. The lake is used as a bird watching outpost and a permit is required to access the land as well. Despite the trek to get to this remote place the rewards in Fall and Spring are great. Largemouth bass are abound and very hearty in this approximate 60 acre lake. A portable boat is ideal for an excellent day full of fishing.
Community Rating:
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Middle Wheeling Creek
WV- Added:
February 10th, 2010 - Managed by:
geoslim16
Hotspot Type:
Body of Water
Hotspot Description:
they stock trout. the lake also has cats, carp, and a variety of other fish. climbing of a hill is required.
Community Rating:
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shallow bottoms
WI,- Added:
January 28th, 2010 - Managed by:
Rstad
Hotspot Type:
Community Hotspot
Hotspot Description:
good summer fishing for the kids
Community Rating:
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Gulf fishing
AL,- Added:
January 28th, 2010 - Managed by:
Mrs. Denison
Hotspot Type:
Community Hotspot
Hotspot Description:
Cruise out into the Gulf of Mexico about 25 miles, anchor near a gas rig, and begin dragging in the fish!
Community Rating:
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Pennichuck Pond
Nashua, NH NH- Added:
January 20th, 2010 - Managed by:
goneblasting
Hotspot Type:
Body of Water
Hotspot Description:
Decent sized pond with very limited access. Due to lack of access points it can fishing can be great if your willing to paddle upstream or get permission from local property owner and carry a boat in.
Community Rating:
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Baseball Fields
IN,- Added:
November 29th, 2009 - Managed by:
Southern Indiana Fish
Hotspot Type:
Community Hotspot
Hotspot Description:
This is a very nice pond that is filled with panfish, large mouth bass, and catfish.
Community Rating:
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