Author Topic: Sayers Dam (Read 7196 times)

Icenutter · « **on:** Nov 19, 2010, 08:21 PM »

Looks like there is about 3 feet to go on the first draw down. Should take about another 6 or 7 days. Just in time for the cold weather to arrive.

WildOutdoorAddict · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 20, 2010, 09:08 AM »

It doesn't seem to be taking long. I thought they were starting on the 15th did they start the draw down earlier?

Icenutter · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 20, 2010, 05:10 PM »

I believe it was the 15th. They are doing about a half foot a day.

Icenutter · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 06:50 AM »

Well it will be a while before this lake will be fishable. I just checked the latest lake levels and it is at 637 feet, which is 7 feet above summer pool.

They had about one more day left on the first draw down. It took about 2 weeks to drop the lake 5 feet, so based on these calculations it will be about 4 weeks or so before the lake is back to the first draw down level of 625 feet.

jigginPig · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 08:02 PM »

12 feet?

Icenutter · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 02, 2010, 09:25 PM »

Quote from: jigginPig on Dec 02, 2010, 08:02 PM

12 feet?

How about 13 feet.

It just peaked at 638 feet. The powers to be down stream probably have them holding the water back to not flood any additional homes down stream. I know when this happens when there is ice trying to form it just messes things up. Too much current for ice to form correctly.

I also noticed on the DCNR website that portions of the park are shut down because the water is too high.

Where's Diggerdon with an update?

WildOutdoorAddict · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 03, 2010, 05:55 PM »

He's busy holding the valve shut! Don't have time to type

john t. · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 05, 2010, 07:39 PM »

Digger Don for John T. I'm BACK -We have the lake turned around and we have her gong our way. We have a good opening and we are releasing water as I speak. We had the lake down to 625.00 and with the high water we almost went to 639.00. We had probably our largest INFLOW since the dam was built. Milesburg was really hit hard. I cannot give an exact time when we will be back to summer level or even our level of 625.00 which we had before. I'll try and give everyone as much information as I am allowed to give and like everyone else I am looking forward to the ice fishing season. Can't wait to see everyone again and I hope everyone is healthy for the upcomming season! Digger Don!

WildOutdoorAddict · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 05, 2010, 09:36 PM »

Thanks Digger Don and keep up the good work!

girlsbaitshop · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 09:38 AM »

the baitshop girls are back in service this year. we moved i want you all to know this we moved into the old PUFF store location a litttle closer to the dam for you all spread the word if you will please. We will be opening up this week for service we shut up cause dad was very ill with cancer and he passed away on october 25 just has been hard to do anything. But its time now to reopen for you all and get back into the kick of things. I'll keep you all posted as to the dam just like my friend with the COR. No ice thats for sure probally not for a while. But we kept the name sake richs bait shop so look for our sign we are selling hot coffee and stuff this year so bring the thermos's.

Icenutter · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 11:41 AM »

Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear about your dad.

Diggerdon had the gates wide open last week and dumped some serious water. The lake is down to 627 feet. Only 2 more feet to go.

geothefisher · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 11:45 AM »

Sorry to hear about your dad. Hopefully the boy and I will be seeing you soon. C'mon cold weather! WE NEED ICE!

Polar Bear · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 02:36 PM »

sorry for your loss ....our condolences

WildOutdoorAddict · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 02:40 PM »

So sorry to hear about your loss! I'm sure a lot of us fisherman will be seeing you soon! Good luck at your new location, I'm sure you'll do just fine there!

john t. · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 07:00 PM »

Digger Don: First off I am so sorry to hear about pap up at Rich's Bait Shop and his passing. I know he fought a valiant battle with his cancer. We will all miss him as he was our friend in all fishing. Don't forget to support the girls and boy at Rich's. Stop in and check out their ice equipment.
Also - it looks as though we lucked out with the rain and we will reach our goal of 625.00 early this week. We planned it that way just in time for the freeze-up. Ha. just luck I quess. Hunter's Run was froze over last week - I don't think it will be long now! I'll try and give everyone as much information as allows during the season! Hope to see everyone soon! Digger - Don the DAM MAN!

WildOutdoorAddict · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 12, 2010, 08:31 PM »

LOl! Digger you are something else! Thanks for the info

girlsbaitshop · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 13, 2010, 06:57 AM »

thanks all of you for your replies regarding dad, i appriciate it yes he did fight as hard as he could don. Ice fishing supplies already on order should be arriving this week just in time for the weekend rush " I hope".

phyrbyrd87 · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 14, 2010, 01:44 PM »

Hey girlsbaitshop any word if you'll be having shiners any time soon? Since they seem to be scarce this early in the season. I'm assuming you're currently carrying fat heads?

Crappie_Rod · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 14, 2010, 07:31 PM »

Sorry for your loss. We always enjoy stopping in and buying bait from the girls. So much cheaper there than where I come from.

F1shOn · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 14, 2010, 07:58 PM »

Hi was wondering how the ice is? anyone fishing the lake yet?

john t. · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 15, 2010, 06:49 AM »

Diggerdon for john t. : We are back to our first draw-down level of 625.00 and now let the ice begin to form. Hunter Run cut has ice back in the cove but the narrow part of the cut is open. We need the wind to stop blowing to make ice. Let's hope we have good ice on the main part of the lake as it takes the pressure off Hunter Run. Remember support the ladies at Rich,s. Also stop in and see JUNIOR at Klinefelters. It is worth the trip just to talk to JUNIOR! Don!

girlsbaitshop · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 15, 2010, 01:31 PM »

no not yet hunters run isn't froze over enough to get on yet they are still drawing down the lake

F1shOn · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 20, 2010, 04:36 PM »

still no solid ice here?

sport masterson · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 20, 2010, 05:33 PM »

f1shon: check the reports and conditions page for sayers

john t. · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 20, 2010, 07:19 PM »

Digger for John: I took some measurements yesterday! Main lake and inlet to Hunters Run Cove - 2 inches. The Cove at Hunters Run - 3" to 4". Would I go on it yet? NO! I CAN WAIT UNTIL IT IS AROUND 4" or better all around the lake. Be patient, Be Safe! Remember stop in at Rich's and help the ladies out! Don!

girlsbaitshop · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 06:29 AM »

thanks DON for the help. keep sending all our ice fishing buddies here i have more ice fishing goodies coming today andthe next day and waxes should be here by wendsday or thursday the latest. anyone who is fishing the cut are you getting anything? how is the summer winter launch area and the beach area my phone has been ringing? appriciate the help don and johnt

IrishSlabHunter · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 08:23 AM »

Hi Girls, Any minnows yet ? If not, when do you expect to have some ?

girlsbaitshop · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 08:55 AM »

yep got minnows

rocky bottom · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 09:04 AM »

Has any one checked the ice?? How thick is it?? Dont forget to buy your 2011 license!! Girls are you selling them still???

Fat Boy · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 23, 2010, 11:01 AM »

There are some recent reports on this lake on the PA Reports and Conditions Board.

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Author Topic: Sayers Dam (Read 7196 times)