Never fished it but i think we are gonna go in a couple week for a few days to chase crappie. Found a few soots very affordable on the water with a boat dock. Seems well renown for its crappie but also seems shallow? Is it hard to navigate? Apoear to have llots of permanent docks which i like , if i cant find fish on structure. Any input appreciated.
Lake Weiss info….
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Pay attention to your graphs when running. There's lots of humps and high spots that might pose a threat depending on the lake level. There's submerged standing timber to watch out for as well. The main river channel is pretty well marked, and running there is fairly safe. Just don't cut the corners and keep on the lookout for the occasional floater.
Yellow Creek is a local favorite. Lots of docks in all the creeks.
The store called Coosa Corner in Leesburg has plenty of baits and local info. They cook breakfast every morning too.
Yellow Creek is a local favorite. Lots of docks in all the creeks.
The store called Coosa Corner in Leesburg has plenty of baits and local info. They cook breakfast every morning too.
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Thank you for the info. Im a little worried about debris. I replaced a lower unit after hitting a rock after drawdown- and it is a deep lake but has a limestone bottom. I will probably rely heavily on the trolling motor.
My boys and I fished several high school tournaments there. Miraculously, I don't remember hearing about anyone having any trouble and there were usually 250+ boats in each event. I have heard its reputation through the years though. Good luck!
diamond hunter
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Are yall afraid of the fish eating warnings from Weiss? Like 4 ounces per month or something like that?
I think it is once per week. Probably throw them all back
I've been there a couple of times for weekend trips, but was always bass fishing.
Pay attention to the water level. If it's low, be extra cautious. If it's normal pool, be cautious anyway. Don't navigate solely by your map. If you start going up river, you can be in the "channel" and still have timber sticking up. Keep your eyes peeled.
I've stayed at Little River twice. It's cheap. (the water pressure in the shower is amazing!) The place is old, but it's always been clean and safe. There's plenty of room to park your trailer. They have a decent little breakfast there (nothing fancy, but beats driving in to town - biscuits, eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy). You can also get lunch there. The people there were always friendly and accomodating.
If you happen to use the ramp at Little River, be careful. There's two lanes and if you back down the middle of them you can hit the concrete separator and get in a pickle. Happened to a guy in our club. They had to get floor jacks down in the water to get his trailer unstuck.
Pay attention to the water level. If it's low, be extra cautious. If it's normal pool, be cautious anyway. Don't navigate solely by your map. If you start going up river, you can be in the "channel" and still have timber sticking up. Keep your eyes peeled.
I've stayed at Little River twice. It's cheap. (the water pressure in the shower is amazing!) The place is old, but it's always been clean and safe. There's plenty of room to park your trailer. They have a decent little breakfast there (nothing fancy, but beats driving in to town - biscuits, eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy). You can also get lunch there. The people there were always friendly and accomodating.
If you happen to use the ramp at Little River, be careful. There's two lanes and if you back down the middle of them you can hit the concrete separator and get in a pickle. Happened to a guy in our club. They had to get floor jacks down in the water to get his trailer unstuck.
Thanks for the info. I will be staying at lake house near cedat bluff. The house has its own boat ramp. I will be nervous as a cat, but the lake should be at full pool ans they have had quite a bit more rain than us. Im not a lake runner and should hopefully find enough fish that i can just use the trolling motors more than the motor..
As long as you're trying to be safe, you shouldn't have any issues. Good luck!
diamond hunter
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I just read where the crappie eating warning was lifted on Weiss.
