Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post Reply
Hukedup
Posts: 16
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:01 pm
Location: WS Tarpon 130x Conroe, TX

Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Hukedup »

Looking for someone to fish with on Lake Conroe. I Just moved to the lake a few months ago and I am much more accustomed to salt water so am interested in some tips on best methods for the lake and hope to meet some local fishing buddies. I would love to target Hybrids but will fish for anything with a lure or even go catfishing. Thanks in advance if anyone is down.
JacobTyler
Posts: 8
Joined: Mon Nov 04, 2013 12:31 pm

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by JacobTyler »

Ill go with ya. Im new to the area too and have only been to the lake once so i cant really help as far as that goes
Hukedup
Posts: 16
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:01 pm
Location: WS Tarpon 130x Conroe, TX

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Hukedup »

Right on Jocob, that's cool we can figure it out. I will be out of town this weekend but next is open for me. I will message you with my # later.
User avatar
kickingback
TKF 5000 Club
TKF 5000 Club
Posts: 5178
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2016 3:24 pm
Location: Houston, Texas

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by kickingback »

I fish Conroe but usually only on weekdays to avoid the weekend warriors. You can do some crappie catching at the bridges and trees near Scott's Ridge. Lots of structure around the lake for them to hold close to as well. Bass and cats are great everywhere. I normally target crappie most of time but go for the bluegills now and then and they are everywhere as well. I usually take my jon boat but recently bought a new Hobie yak.
I haven't put my kayak in the lake yet but will tomorrow evening for a night trip near Cagle. Hope to see you out there!
Hukedup
Posts: 16
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:01 pm
Location: WS Tarpon 130x Conroe, TX

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Hukedup »

Thanks for the tips Kickingback. I wouldn't fish the weekends either given the choice but it's the most available for me like so many others. Good luck on your trip. Maybe we will run into each other sometime.
Datchew
Posts: 155
Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:57 pm
Location: San Antonio

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Datchew »

if you get out early mornings, a small rattle trap or a 4" shad crank pulled steadily at 2.5 - 3mph will get you some very large striper.
User avatar
Cruisin_Cuda
TKF 3000 Club
TKF 3000 Club
Posts: 3128
Joined: Mon May 03, 2010 11:45 am
Location: Cypress, Tx- Earth JK Cruise, Urban Camo JK Cuda 14, Camo Hobie Outback
Contact:

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Cruisin_Cuda »

yall let me know when the water starts clearing up and i can show you a couple of non classified spots 8) i'm usually off every other friday (starting next friday) and now that 99 is open to 45 i can get there a lot quicker!
Hukedup
Posts: 16
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:01 pm
Location: WS Tarpon 130x Conroe, TX

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Hukedup »

CruisinSexyHD wrote:yall let me know when the water starts clearing up and i can show you a couple of non classified spots 8) i'm usually off every other friday (starting next friday) and now that 99 is open to 45 i can get there a lot quicker!
Sounds Good man, will do
Datchew wrote:if you get out early mornings, a small rattle trap or a 4" shad crank pulled steadily at 2.5 - 3mph will get you some very large striper.
That's the stuff I'm trying to get into, I went out this morning and trolled a deep crank and caught a real nice LMB like 5#s at least . Will try to post pic if I can figure it out.
Attachments
image.jpeg
image.jpeg
User avatar
kickingback
TKF 5000 Club
TKF 5000 Club
Posts: 5178
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2016 3:24 pm
Location: Houston, Texas

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by kickingback »

You are set now! You don't need us...LOL
Good for you. Hope you get into a mess of those nice ones!
rtrentsmith
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed May 04, 2016 8:48 am

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by rtrentsmith »

I normally fish the Scott's Ridge area, as well. However, I have been wanting to fish the southern end of the lake at evening time. Specifically, the Inland Discount Marine docks. Rush Creek is right there, too. Any of you guys had success there?
User avatar
Boomy
TKF 1000 Club
TKF 1000 Club
Posts: 1712
Joined: Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:29 am
Location: Willis, Texas / Viking Reload
Contact:

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Boomy »

These posts always make me smile. I live ten minutes from Lake Conroe and never fish it. Would be a whole lot cheaper if I did....
Unlimitedx
Posts: 11
Joined: Fri Aug 07, 2015 6:38 pm

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Unlimitedx »

I also live in the area but have only fished the lake a few times. I try to avoid the crowds on weekends, too many idiots. I hear good things about Scott's ridge, but it gets crowded and I worry about my rig parked there all day.
I like Sam Houston State park had some real action up there last week. Image


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Riptide369
Posts: 9
Joined: Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:54 am

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Riptide369 »

I'd be interested in fishing with you on Conroe or Gibbons Creek ( heck I'm down to fish just about anywhere), have fished both mostly for bass. Let me know when you want to go!!!
User avatar
Boomy
TKF 1000 Club
TKF 1000 Club
Posts: 1712
Joined: Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:29 am
Location: Willis, Texas / Viking Reload
Contact:

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Boomy »

Unlimitedx wrote: I hear good things about Scott's ridge, but it gets crowded and I worry about my rig parked there all day.
.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
The more questionable types will spend the day over in the swimming area, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.
Your alternative would be FM1375, south on Stubblefield Rd, and drive until the road stops at the water. You are now in the shallows and closer to the underwater trees(still standing), and straight across from the boat ramp at Scotts Ridge.
Hukedup
Posts: 16
Joined: Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:01 pm
Location: WS Tarpon 130x Conroe, TX

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Hukedup »

rtrentsmith wrote:I normally fish the Scott's Ridge area, as well. However, I have been wanting to fish the southern end of the lake at evening time. Specifically, the Inland Discount Marine docks. Rush Creek is right there, too. Any of you guys had success there?
I am at the South end and will be fishing it often hopefully, and will post.
Riptide369 wrote:I'd be interested in fishing with you on Conroe or Gibbons Creek ( heck I'm down to fish just about anywhere), have fished both mostly for bass. Let me know when you want to go!!!
Sounds good Riptide, I will PM you
dhines
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Feb 17, 2016 1:05 pm

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by dhines »

I'm on the south side I'm usually going Friday mornings to avoid the idiots with motors.
Anyone interested in setting something up message me see what we can come up with
User avatar
dugue4
Posts: 60
Joined: Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:07 am
Location: Magnolia

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by dugue4 »

I'm moving further north and will probably be fishing conroe more often. Im assuming the scotts ridge launch is kayak friendly? Lots of skiers, jet or otherwise?
User avatar
El Gato Diablo
Posts: 149
Joined: Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:38 pm

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by El Gato Diablo »

Scott's ridge is very good. I've heard some have had issues with people taking stuff from truck beds but never had an issue myself. It's a decent paddle to the bridge, but plenty of fish in the cove and protected from South and West winds pretty well.
User avatar
MobyYack
TKF 1000 Club
TKF 1000 Club
Posts: 1560
Joined: Mon Aug 11, 2014 11:01 am
Location: On the road between Humble & Galveston - Aboard the Pequod - Just below Cpt. Ahab's knee
Contact:

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by MobyYack »

small group going out to luce bayou tuesday dunno how far you want to drive
User avatar
kickingback
TKF 5000 Club
TKF 5000 Club
Posts: 5178
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2016 3:24 pm
Location: Houston, Texas

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by kickingback »

Ya'll are fishing Luce on Tuesday? I missed hearing about that trip. Maybe next time. I like Luce Bayou.
I am going to N Deer Island on Tuesday.
User avatar
MobyYack
TKF 1000 Club
TKF 1000 Club
Posts: 1560
Joined: Mon Aug 11, 2014 11:01 am
Location: On the road between Humble & Galveston - Aboard the Pequod - Just below Cpt. Ahab's knee
Contact:

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by MobyYack »

kickingback wrote:Ya'll are fishing Luce on Tuesday? I missed hearing about that trip. Maybe next time. I like Luce Bayou.
I am going to N Deer Island on Tuesday.
the guys that said they were going tuesday havent contacted me....
User avatar
lahai1dj
Posts: 237
Joined: Sat Jul 09, 2016 2:16 pm
Location: Houston Heights, TX

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by lahai1dj »

Refreshing this post. I'll be doing some fishing in Lake Conroe, message me if you'd be interested in joining me.
User avatar
kickingback
TKF 5000 Club
TKF 5000 Club
Posts: 5178
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2016 3:24 pm
Location: Houston, Texas

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by kickingback »

Crappie are stacked up following the shad around the lake deep with the cold weather. Find the bait and you will find MANY crappie! I got a limit of crappie on Friday morning in just 4 hours. Good luck!
User avatar
Luckee
Posts: 26
Joined: Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:59 pm
Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Luckee »

Those pics of guys catching fat largemouths in January make my head spin -- because I grew up in Maine, where bass ponds have a foot or two of ice on them that time of year.

Is it warm enough in January that they are active in the shallows, even going after topwater? I'm probably going to have a chance to fish the lake in late March, and I'm hoping for that kind of fishing -- early morning topwater, which you can't beat with a stick :)
Zachnjoenjake
Posts: 3
Joined: Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:59 pm

Re: Lake Conroe Anyone?

Post by Zachnjoenjake »

New to TX. Anyone fish Dickinson bayou?
Post Reply