White River Martinsville south

[sam]

White River Martinsville south - 2005/09/18 14:03
The baitshop here in Martinsville did report that the flatheads are on the bite with at least three nice ones caught last night. A 23, 31 and 38 lb.
All fish came from an area just south of Martinsville, and all fish hit on live goldfish.

Knew i should of gotten out last night

[LilRyjoe04]

:) That's where we are going this weekend!! :) With the rain that we are going to get, the cats should be very active there this weekend! I sent you an email a little bit ago about the gathering. See you soon!

[typer181]

Hey Sam, why don't you come this Saturday to the gathering in Martinsville? I know you are worried about the safety of your car because of break ins at the parking area, but there are a bunch of people coming. Safety in numbers! Hope you reconsider!

[river scum]

looks like you guys are in for some action. lookin forward to the pics :sad:

[Crackr]

If only the rains would fall. Plenty of lunker flats and channels to be had at the Henderson Ford access site if the water level is up. Henderson Ford isn't a bad place to consider if the dam is packed, and shoreline fishing is aplenty.


Crackr

[typer181]

How do you get to the Henderson Ford Access site? Thanks for the info.

[Crackr]

Depending which direction you are coming from, assuming the north, there are two different ways. I will give you the easiest IMO. Here goes:

1. Take SR 67 South from Mooresville towards Martinsville (or as if heading to the dam).

2. When you reach the yellow flashing lights in Centerton, make a LEFT turn at these lights (Centerton Road).

3. You will cross RR tracks after the turn, then drive approx. 5 miles until you reach Henderson Ford Road. Turn RIGHT. (There is a sign for Henderson Ford Rd at the stop sign, you can't miss it)

4. Drive approx. 3-4 miles, you will cross a long bridge (over White River W.F.). Immediately after crossing the bridge, there is a turn-in to your RIGHT.

5. Make that right hand turn, and follow the gravel road. You are at the Henderson Ford Access Site. There is a boat ramp recently re-paved, and plenty of room for shoreline fishing.

If we EVER get a good day's rain, you can land some MASSIVE cats, I guarantee it.

I hope this helps. If needed, I can give directions for SR37 as well.

[sam]

These guys are mostly from Indianapolis and is much simpler to get there off of 37.
From 465 take 37 going south. Go through Waverly, and you'll see a sign that points towards the public access site on Henderson-Ford road. It is probably about 6 miles north of Martinsville. You will turn right (west). Stay on Henderson-Ford road for about a mile or two, and the access area will be on your left just before you get to the bridge.

There is also a public access site in Waverly. Can't tell you much about it because i've never been to it, but some of the other guys seem to like it two.

[Crackr]

I have fished Waverly a couple of times this summer. Only problem with Waverly is most shoreline areas are snag city. Always seems we pack up and move south, although we've caught some 2-3 lb. channels there.

[typer181]

Thanks for the directions guys. I always love to fish a new spot! Do you think you could make it rain? :D