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Dale Hollow Fishing Information (Updated Monday - Friday!):
Visit the web site
or call 931-243-3408
 Dale Hollow Lake is renowned for water purity as well as fishing. In addition
to yielding the world record Smallmouth Bass, Dale Hollow has produced many
outstanding catches of other fish. For record fish taken on Dale Hollow
see the link above.
Fishing licenses are required in both Kentucky and Tennessee. A
reciprocal fishing agreement provides for sport fishing licenses from either
state to be valid in the Wolf River, including Illwill Creek, beginning at the
state line as it crosses the Wolf River at its mouth where it joins the Obey
River. Creel limits and other regulations of the state where the license was
issued will apply. Special permits are required in each state for trout fishing. Check state laws for
complete information. Licenses may be purchased at County Clerk's offices,
marinas and many other commercial establishments in each state.
 For further information contact:
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
218 Genesis Road
Crossville, TN 38555
(1-800-262-6704)
or
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
#1 Game Farm Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
(1-502-564-3074 or 1-800-858-1549)
Didymo: A nuisance freshwater alga
The aquatic nuisance plant Didymosphenia geminata, commonly referred to as
didymo, is now in the Cumberland River below Wolf Creek Dam and downstream
near the TN/KY state line (Click
here to read the news release). There is no feasible control of this
nuisance algae and with the current river conditions it is likely to spread
throughout the river and increase in density. It is unknown what the impacts
will be to the trout fishery and the aquatic insect community in the Cumberland
tailwater. In the short term, the most noticeable effect will be to anglers
fishing on or near the bottom, as the cotton-like mats of algae will foul baits
and lures. Please take adequate measure to avoid spreading didymo to other
waters by observing the following procedures:
- Check: Before leaving a river’s edge, look for clumps of algae and
sediment, and remove them from all your gear. Leave them at the site.
Drain all water from boat, motor and trailer before leaving the area.
- Clean: Soak all gear for at least one minute in a 5% (by volume)
solution* of household bleach or dishwashing detergent. All surfaces must
be in contact with the cleaning solution for a full minute. Water
absorbent equipment, especially felt-soled wading boots should be soaked
thoroughly to ensure complete contact.
*5% solution: Add 1 cup of household bleach or liquid soap to 1 gallon of
water.
- Dry: If cleaning is not practical, after the item is dry to the touch,
leave it to dry at least another 48 hours before using in another river.
For more information visit
http://www.epa.gov/Region8/water/didymosphenia/
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