Fishing

[boognish]

I noticed there is a pond marked for Fishing on the map. Anyone know what the rules/laws are for fishing at Mulberry Mountain? License required?

[electroHEAD]

under "activities" it says the ponds are stocked and may be fished in. doesn't say anything about having a liscence or fee...

[Kerouacian]

This would be a relaxing activity for sunday to be sure. Just not sure it I could fit poles and gear into my transportation unit.

[WakaPanic]

In arkansas I know if it is a private pond you do not have to have a fishing license. I would assume that would be considered a private pond since it is on private land.

[boognish]

In arkansas I know if it is a private pond you do not have to have a fishing license. I would assume that would be considered a private pond since it is on private land.

Figured that was the case. Private land shouldn't require a license, but you never know. Afterall, they can't serve beer on Sundays. ;)

[SPelizzaro]

Figured that was the case. Private land shouldn't require a license, but you never know. Afterall, they can't serve beer on Sundays. ;)

now they can :)

[G$]

now they can :)

So, has anybody been able to confirm whether the beer will be flowing for sure on Sunday? Is it a non-issue now? thanks,
~G$

[KB]

The beer WILL be flowing on Sunday.

I WILL be taking my fishing poles. I thought last year at Mulberry that it cost extra money to fish - depending on the cost, it may or may not be worth it to me.

[Brewshop]

Any idea on what fish are stocked there ??

[Pauly's Cheese]

I'm gonna bring some chicken livers and some minnows. I'm lovin' the thought of a big ol' slab crappie on the grill....fresh outta the drink.

[wildogriffin]

Yes, really interested on what types of fish, and the fee, if any.

hourly fee? per fish caught?...any ideas?

trying to plan a menu

[Pauly's Cheese]

I stopped by the venue this weekend on my way to the river and asked about the fishing. The ponds (5 of them) were stocked years ago by the forest service before the Mulberry folks bought the land. The guy told me that they are LOADED with catfish and bass. He said that they have been underfished ever since they bought the property.

On Saturday morning, there was a young kid that caught a 5 lb. AND a 6 lb. bass within minutes of each other :D

The ponds are on private land and he said technically, you are supposed to have a license to fish anywhere in Arkansas, but that no one has ever been down there to check people.

[SlimGP78]

No need to worry about a license for the weekend......

2009 Free Fishing Weekend - Two Weekends
Noon, Friday, June 5, until midnight, Sunday, June 7 and
Noon, Friday, June 12, until midnight, Sunday, June 14
Residents and nonresidents may fish this weekend without fishing licenses or trout permits. Regulations for Arkansas waters apply: daily limits, slot limits and length limits must be observed.

Here is the link

http://www.agfc.com/fishing/special-programs-fish/freefishing.aspx

[Aaron Spence]

Im coming up there saturday and leaving sunday..Im pretty stoked about the fishing activity so im bringing my rod n tackle..Im gonna bring a dozen minnows and plan to keep them in my minnow bucket till sunday..bc ill just be a checking out all the great bands for saturdays line up..Does anyone know if there will be live bait sold at the pond..? or possible a fee just to fish in the pond??

[Pauly's Cheese]

No live bait sold there and no fee.

[amberly29]

Can we eat the clean, cook and eat the fish we catch if their appropriate size?

[Pauly's Cheese]

Can we eat the clean, cook and eat the fish we catch if their appropriate size?
That's what I'm planning to do. I hope to throw a couple of fat catfish fillets on the grill.

[hdawg]

Some Thick Catfish, Bream and possibly a few crappie..and yes you can eat em' up..

[damian1081]

A few words from the unintentional poet

Someone stole, my fishing pole!

:(

[PanicintheStreets]

I'm gonna bring some chicken livers and some minnows. I'm lovin' the thought of a big ol' slab crappie on the grill....fresh outta the drink.

My thoughts exact, I'm gonna work some top poppers and cranks for bass/crappie, in the day and break out the cooler, lantern and livers and try for some of those wiskery f*ckers

I guarentee, given the location, theres bound to be some damn good rainbow trout streams, I may just hit up Bennett Springs on the way back


And Damian- I've got tons of rods

[Yoshimi]

That's what I'm planning to do. I hope to throw a couple of fat catfish fillets on the grill.

And, um, Pauly......where exactly did you say you were camping? And, um....around what time do you expect dinner to be ready? ;)

[rchasei]

yeah Pauly, what's your campsite again? are we camping next to each other? What number are you?

[Pauly's Cheese]

48 in the RV section.

I may be fishing when all you guys are trying to set up in the rain. Fish bite better in the rain :)

[damian1081]

And Damian- I've got tons of rods

My BROTHA!!!! I'll check you out at the forum meetup Thursday.

[newlife39]

When is the forum meeting on Thursday? Is this for a picture?

Denise

[Pauly's Cheese]

Yep....the forum group pic.

5:00 behind the soundboard of the main stage. Before P-Groove.

http://forum.wakarusa.com/showthread.php?t=9762

[movn2w8]

wish I had the means to pack live bait pauly......I wanted to bring live bait, but doubt it will last the trip down. Any bait shops nearby?

[Pauly's Cheese]

I'm sure there are, but I wouldn't know where. I never use live bait unless I'm specifically crappie fishing.