Thomas Hill Fishing?

[Hannibal Mike]

I have not fished at Thomas Hill, but have heard different stories as to its quality. I was told that they no longer have a warm water discharge, but there is a current that keeps a channel open. How is it for cats and stripers this time of year. Do you need a boat? How do you find the fishing areas when comming from the east (Hannibal - Quincy)? Hannibal Mike

[bootr1]

thomas hill is still making warm water i dont know about the fishing thier now last summer we caught an 18 and a 28 flathead on goldfish the lake is easy to find take hwy 24west to huntsville go north on hwy c about 10 miles or so to hwyf west about 3 miles you will see mdc sign this will take you to the warm water arm

[Chanellocked]

Fished Thomas Hill 3 years ago in early November, 25degrees, wind out of the west, needless to say it was the best day of fishing I ever!!!! had. My partner and I caught well over 100 largemouth and hybrid stripers in the discharge channel. The colder the temperature, the better the fishing...Good Luck:cool:

[Hannibal Mike]

Well, it sounds like a place to get rid of cabin fever! Is is easy to fish from shore?

[smallriverrat]

http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/2006/01/40.htm

My friend's dad has a house in Beveir which is about 15 miles north of Thomas Hill. We are planning to spend about a week up there. There is Long Branch State Lake about 5 mins north of his house which we fished last fall from the bank. I caught a small channel and the locals said that the flathead have moved up the river. But we plan on fishing alot up that way this year.

Dave

[micus]

Does Thomas Hill have HP restrictions?:confused:

[Hannibal Mike]

That was excellent information and link! Thanks a ton. I hope that I can learn how to use those links to help others with information. My home is in Hannibal, so perhaps we can meet some time on THill. I have a boat.

[smallriverrat]

Sounds good. My friend and I are talking about mid-May for our week trip. I need to check my work scedule and I will try to get a date set. Maybe you can comeup sometime. When I get the date I post it and if you think you can come up then I will pm ya with my cell number so we can possibly fish together.

Dave

[smallriverrat]

Does Thomas Hill have HP restrictions?:confused:

From what I have found out it does not look like it but to double check you can call their ranger station. 660-775-2464

Dave

[Noodlejug]

Mike the wife just showed me an article yesterday in the mo. conservation I think the most recent issue. They said they have a lot of brush piles marked were you can bank fish.
Word got out last year and there was a lot of pressure on the big crappie. but should still be good as they grow fast in the warm water.
Now she wants to live near Thomas Hill.

[smallriverrat]

Yea, That is the link that I posted. I love the Mo. Con. Mag and read it when I get it. I really like the fishing and hunting articles.

Dave

[Chanellocked]

Sorry it took so long to get back Hannibal, I've seen people fishing from the shore of the discharge channel, but not sure how they got there. Probably a trail from the parking lot at the ramp off hwy C(???). I also read that article in Mo. Conservationist, sounds like with the mild winter so far, the Hybrids and Crappie could be anywhere(where ever the shad are).:confused: Wish I could be more help. Good Luck

[smallriverrat]

Hannibal Mike,
My friend and I will be in the area May 20 I think. We are both taking May 22-26 off of work for a full week of fishing. I am hoping it will be awesome. If you are going to be down there during that time let me know and I will give ya my cell number.

Dave

[bootr1]

thomas hill has no hp limets went fishing afew days ago there no crappie but caught a few channels and a carp

[Hannibal Mike]

I have not traveled to Thomas Hill yet, but in this winter weather it is sure nice to hear from the explorers! I really plan to make it soon, and this spring too, after I learn my way around a bit. Thanks everyone! Hannibal Mike