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| To tack on to the "rivers vs lakes" post. Whats the vibe regarding natural lakes vs flowages. In-fisherman shows lakes and rivers are at opposite ends of the spectrum and puts flowages somewhere in between. My opinion is that flowages can be a lake with a hangover. Water level changes, current changes, structure changes complicate the seasonal progressions of natural lakes. Also flowages tend to have a vast vast number of spots to spread out the limited population of fish. I find spots hold fewer quantities of fish if fish at all. Also noted that flowages are more sensitive to weather changes.
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Location: Brighton CO. | Flowages have the added elements of wood and current and for the most part have current going thru (if the dam is open).
There are the true flowages like the Chip. and Flambeau and the chain of Lakes are like mini Flowages. For the most part they have dark water however places like Manitowish Chain have Lakes with both dark and clear water. In times of drought water levels drop and in cases you drive by the Rainbow Flowage and river is just flowing thru (the Wisconsin) and every thing else is high and dry. The main thing is water level and flow. If the dams are open and you have water flow this can be a good time to fish during a cold front. These can be good top water Lakes and the fish are thicker. |
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Location: oswego, il | Flowages also age which can make things like trees, the river channel and overall habitat relevant depending on siltation. |
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Location: PA Angler | Rivers and lakes all have a main current running threw them. Some just stronger than others. Like they say you never step in the same creek twice. For lakes I think it’s more of a build up as it can be effected by winds as rivers can have a stronger current and pushes more debris to the sides.
Edited by Solitario Lupo 8/31/2024 11:47 AM
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Lakes vs Flowages