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Curly · Mar-22-10 8:22AM

Yes, I want to go fishing! River levels have been above 5 feet for almost 4 weeks now . River was too high last weekend to fish the upper reaches of DC and now this week's rain will keep it unfishable for this weekend too.

Water temps are good (54 degrees), but the level at LF needs to drop below 5.0........The boat still sits in the garage .

CozUF2001 · Mar-22-10 9:34AM

Boooooooooooooooo

Ernie · Mar-22-10 12:46PM

Pohick......we know you can at least catch some big bass in there without even going out to the main stem!

Curly · Mar-22-10 4:35PM

Pacemaker wrote:
Pohick......we know you can at least catch some big bass in there without even going out to the main stem!

You volunteering the Queen Mary for another bass expedition?

Ernie · Mar-22-10 5:45PM

Curly wrote:
You volunteering the Queen Mary for another bass expedition?

Not splashing the big queen again until April......

jumping jasper · Mar-23-10 4:57AM

Curly wrote:
Yes, I want to go fishing! River levels have been above 5 feet for almost 4 weeks now . River was too high last weekend to fish the upper reaches of DC and now this week's rain will keep it unfishable for this weekend too.
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb11 … er3-22.png
Water temps are good (54 degrees), but the level at LF needs to drop below 5.0........The boat still sits in the garage .

The other side is it seems the last few years the fishing would be good and then we would get three weeks of high water, maybe we will luck out this year.
I think I will try it next week, regardless. The fish should be there with the warm weather and rain.

CozUF2001 · Mar-23-10 11:41AM

Might be some optimism on the water level this week after all...

http://newweb.erh.noaa.gov/ahps2/hydrog … gage=BRKM2

Curly · Mar-24-10 7:59AM

CozUF2001 wrote:
Might be some optimism on the water level this week after all...

http://newweb.erh.noaa.gov/ahps2/hydrog … gage=BRKM2

Nope. Weatherman changed his mind again today. River is predicted to be 6' on Sat morning .

Curly · Mar-28-10 8:34AM

Another 2 to 2.5 inches on the way . River is not looking good for another week . We need some relief! Will we get to rockfish DC waters this spring?

jumping jasper · Mar-29-10 7:34AM

Curly wrote:
Another 2 to 2.5 inches on the way . River is not looking good for another week . We need some relief! Will we get to rockfish DC waters this spring?
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb11 … 2_hg-1.png

I wonder if I can get a refund on my fishing licence?

CozUF2001 · Mar-29-10 8:00AM

jumping jasper wrote:
Curly wrote:
Another 2 to 2.5 inches on the way . River is not looking good for another week . We need some relief! Will we get to rockfish DC waters this spring?
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb11 … 2_hg-1.png
I wonder if I can get a refund on my fishing licence?

Not likely, but that $50 reward all of the sudden doesn't seem like such a bad idea! hehe

Curly · Mar-29-10 8:43AM

NOAA is currently "recalculating" the predicted Little Falls levels for the week. Maybe we didn't get a much rain as they expected? Will the river be fishable for the weekend?

Update: NOT

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Curly · Mar-29-10 3:13PM

Boooooooo.........Hissssssssss...........Still predicted to go over 8+ feet .

Ernie · Mar-29-10 3:56PM

Curly- can you post the link with a bit of explaination so Carl can see when he can fish next?

He wants to try Key Bridge on Wednesday.

Curly · Mar-29-10 4:49PM

OK, this is for everyone. As my tag line says,...."Hell or High Water.....I'm Fishin........" But not when it is unsafe. Here is the link for Little Falls reporting station....and then an explaination.

http://newweb.erh.noaa.gov/ahps2/hydrog … ,1,1,1,1,1

I will use the following graph for the explaination.

There are 6 river stages:

Normal (safe) Stage is less than 5 feet at Little Falls (colored white). This is the level you want to be fishing at if you are in DC waters. Anything above 5 feet is dangerous and can have you meet your maker sooner than you desire. Under-currents and hydrolyics can suck you under.....even if ou have a PFD on.....and not spit you back up to the top for a couple of miles (how long can you hold your breath?)

Action Stage is between 5 and 10 feet (colored yellow). Fletcher's Boathouse will not rent boats at this Stage. Fishing above National Airport is extremely hazardous if the level is between 5-6 feet. Fishing at Levels of 6-7 feet should only be attempted by the mentally insane. Fishing at levels of 7-10 feet would certianly be a death wish. Minor flooding occurs downriver when the river is at Action Stage.

Flood Stage is 10-12 feet (colored orange). The river is crushing through the Georgetown area of the river. Areas of DC/Alexandria have some significant flooding. Fishing from the shoreline on a day like this might be your last. No boat fishing at all.

Moderate Stage is 12-14 feet (colored pink). Fletcher's is flooded. The river has become a beast. Doubt the Coast Guard or DC Police would attempt a "by water" rescue.

Major Stage is 14+ feet (I think colored red or purple). Major flooding. Great Falls Park is closed up river.

Record Stage is self explainitory.

DON'T PUT YOUR BOAT IN DC WATERS ABOVE NATIONAL AIRPORT IF THE LEVEL IS ABOVE 6 FEET..........5 FEET IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE RIVER

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jumping jasper · Mar-30-10 4:43AM

They lower it again to 7.7
Maybe Sunday will be the day

Curly · Mar-30-10 5:33AM

jumping jasper wrote:
They lower it again to 7.7
Maybe Sunday will be the day

My ticket has already been punched for Easter Sunday............

jumping jasper · Mar-30-10 7:59AM

Curly wrote:
jumping jasper wrote:
They lower it again to 7.7
Maybe Sunday will be the day
My ticket has already been punched for Easter Sunday............

I'll just bring the whole family. The out of town guests wanted to see the cherry blossoms anyway, i'll just point them out as we go by.

CozUF2001 · Mar-30-10 10:09AM

Curly - I believe your flex Friday is April 9th. River should be nice and low by then.......

Curly · Mar-30-10 11:33AM

CozUF2001 wrote:
Curly - I believe your flex Friday is April 9th. River should be nice and low by then.......

Yeah, I'm off on the 9th.............but will the river cooperate?

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