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Title: Winchester stumps
Post by: NCSnowDog on Jan 04, 2023, 08:38 AM

I’ve fished Winchester Lake a handful of times but I never fished the stumps area. How far back or where on the lake is the stump area? I would start from the boat launch obviously. Any info would be great guys. Thanks.

Title: Re: Winchester stumps
Post by: DeadHead on Jan 04, 2023, 11:11 AM

Bring chain saws, scuba gear, lights, spear guns, navy seals, helicopters, Robert Shaw and Dr. Kevorkian

Godspeed

Title: Re: Winchester stumps
Post by: bob fishin on Jan 04, 2023, 11:23 AM

All the way back . A long walk . 1.2 Miles

Title: Re: Winchester stumps
Post by: BDailey on Jan 04, 2023, 12:16 PM

North end of the lake, quite a trek on foot.

Title: Re: Winchester stumps
Post by: Likeanelly on Jan 07, 2023, 08:03 AM

Made that hike a few times I should have packed extra tip up line so could respool after every flag that was snagged in every stump

Title: Re: Winchester stumps
Post by: Ranger275 on Jan 07, 2023, 03:55 PM

Quote from: Likeanelly on Jan 07, 2023, 08:03 AM

Made that hike a few times I should have packed extra tip up line so could respool after every flag that was snagged in every stump

Hahaha, there is much truth in this statement! I had the exact same experience. I've also been in there with a kayak a bunch of times and got my line snagged as well.

Title: Re: Winchester stumps
Post by: GerGa on Jan 08, 2023, 10:54 AM

The stumps aren't only at the north end where many are well above water line, there are still some as you make your way south from there.  A lot are just below the surface.  Less or none near the boat launch.

Title: Re: Winchester stumps
Post by: TheOutdoorsmanCT on Jan 16, 2023, 10:41 AM

There’s Open water still at north end of Winchester lake. Be careful out there.