Then the fish move in. Local anglers said that once the fish arrive, only rough weather discourages the area's regulars. It gets rough real quick. In seconds, everyone on the boat drips lake water. But when they arrive at the public ramp, at the end of Peavine Road, they find no line and no launch fee.
Most local anglers use one of two free public launches in the area.
Follow the powerlines, look for a break between muddy and clear water, and usually there's a lot of fish at the break. You're just looking for the stained water to get a little clearer. Yesterday, it rained in the morning and muddied the water up, but there were people catching fish and limiting out. 1999, The Times-Picayune. Used with permission.