TWRA to take over the Carroll County 1,000 acre recreational lake (update of sorts)

[cbhunter]

I'm not sure actually on what they are paying off.
It is an artificial lake.
@cbhunter can probably explain it better than me.
He is the one that first told me about this.
Plus, it's in his backyard.

I'm pretty out of touch on the politics of it. We started paying $10 wheeler tax when they started building it. It was proposed that the lake would be paid off in "x" amount of years. We are WELL past that point and still paying the extra $10 per year. I'm thankful they built and glad to contribute…it just didn't go as planned on the payoff. $87 per year for tags is ridiculous though and I'll be happy if they knock $10 off when it's paid.

 

[WTM]

elections have consequences. better be glad they didnt tack on another 25-50 bucks a vehicle.

 

[RUGER]

I'm pretty out of touch on the politics of it. We started paying $10 wheeler tax when they started building it. It was proposed that the lake would be paid off in "x" amount of years. We are WELL past that point and still paying the extra $10 per year. I'm thankful they built and glad to contribute…it just didn't go as planned on the payoff. $87 per year for tags is ridiculous though and I'll be happy if they knock $10 off when it's paid.

My tags are $102 lol
I live in the city limits though, that's an additional $30

 

[Acorn]

My tags are $102 lol
I live in the city limits though, that's an additional $30

Wow, we only pay $29.

 

[cbhunter]

My tags are $102 lol
I live in the city limits though, that's an additional $30

How much are @rem270's this year?

Be glad you live on the right side of that state line

 

[TNGunsmoke]

Wow, we only pay $29.

Same for us

 

[huntintn]

They'll be some tier 2 blinds there next year.

 

[West_Tn]

Management wise TWRA couldn't possibly do worse than the Carroll County Watershed Authority. They were completely clueless. The lake can only get better.

 

[Winchester]

Management wise TWRA couldn't possibly do worse than the Carroll County Watershed Authority. They were completely clueless. The lake can only get better.

I hope your right??

 

[RUGER]

I will say this, my son or I one usually catch a "good" bass out of there every year.
I say "good" as in 5# or bigger.
Last year we never did catch one over 3#.
I figure like someone said, alot of really big ones have made their way to people's ponds around the area.

 

[beefydeer]

Wonder if the ramp fee will go away?

 

[RUGER]

Wonder if the ramp fee will go away?

Strictly a guess but I would say they will keep it unless you have a sportsman's license.
Kinda like the rest of the TWRA lakes. (except for Garrett)

 

[West_Tn]

Strictly a guess but I would say they will keep it unless you have a sportsman's license.
Kinda like the rest of the TWRA lakes. (except for Garrett)

Wonder how they will handle all the people that bought a lifetime permit? Honor it or say sorry you are SOL.

 

[West_Tn]

Also wonder if they will allow alcohol. Alcohol is prohibited on all TWRA lakes. They don't have a large recreation like like this though. It's a big party lake in the summer.

 

[RUGER]

Also wonder if they will allow alcohol. Alcohol is prohibited on all TWRA lakes. They don't have a large recreation like like this though. It's a big party lake in the summer.

I wasn't aware they sold lifetime permits.
Also, I was thinking alcohol was not permitted there?

 

[West_Tn]

I wasn't aware they sold lifetime permits.
Also, I was thinking alcohol was not permitted there?

Yes only for Carroll County residents. I believe they are $250.

As far as alcohol may not be permitted on the beaches, but it's plentiful on the water all summer lol.

 

[RUGER]

Yes only for Carroll County residents. I believe they are $250.

As far as alcohol may not be permitted on the beaches, but it's plentiful on the water all summer lol.

Got ya.
The alcohol deal doesn't matter to me as I never drink when I fish.
I'm sure it will create some revenue for Carroll county and a little for twra though lol

 

[WTM]

they should just make it a fishing and swimming only lake.

 

[West_Tn]

they should just make it a fishing and swimming only lake.

Half of it already is fishing only.

 

[TNGunsmoke]

Half of it already is fishing only.

All the coves are. Middle of the lake is where the skiers, tubers, and pleasure craft folks are supposed to stay. Swimming is supposed to be restricted to the beach areas I believe.