Tappan Lake

[tcba1987]

fished tappan lake last night with my wife renee. we had to fish the handicap dock since im still in the wheelchair. we fished from 6 pm to 9 pm using shrimp and cut shad. we only had 3 decent runs, the whole time we were there. i managed to catch one small channel cat around 13 inches and that was it !!! :crying: what happened to this spectacular fall bite that ive been hearing about ?? i was in a small club tournament, everything turned in was 12-14 inches long, the big fish was only 1 lb 12 oz.

[ryang]

Is there good shore fising at this lake I was hearing of some decent cats pulled out of this lake. Also if I do go where is it and where are the better spots?

[rockbass]

I know this is an old post, but I may be able to help you a little.

If you are in a boat, I can head you in a general direction :)

[rockbass]

sorry I missed your question ryang......there is a lot of shore access at the lake.

It is located in Harrison county on rt 250 between Uhrichsville and Cadiz.

[doughboy]

ryang this is a good lake with alot of shore to fish i like the upper end near the last bridge. when you get out this way let me know and maybe we can go together and slay some kittes

[ryang]

When is a good time there doughboy Im figuring sometime March and April and later if I like it alot.

[rockbass]

Hey ryang and doughboy........I am right near Tappan and would also do a trip there if either of you want to go. May/june is real good for channel cats at Tappan and Clendening :cool:

[doughboy]

anytime you want to go ryang or rockbass as long as winter is over with i hate the cold weather

[ryang]

I hear you on that doughboy I cant stand the cold Im a spring/summer/fall guy. I did go out on Alum 1/2 but didnt catch anything the weather was so nice I had to go out.

[Desperado]

Once this weather breaks, we all can hook up and get some cats. What do you all think?

[rockbass]

sounds great! We have Tappan, Clendening, Piedmont, Salt Fork, Will's Creek and the Tusc river all relatively close. They are all good cattin spots;)