Author Topic: pond maps (Read 4268 times)

solomon · « **on:** Dec 02, 2009, 05:50 AM »

good morning all,

New to the hard water fishing ... well not that new just more serious this year. looking to see if I can find some maps of ponds and lakes in the area, I guess bottom contours ect. I figure if I do a little research now I'll have better luck later. The other thing I would like to mention is that I am a pretty avid surfcaster so if anyone would like to trade tips I would be glad to share even take you along sometime if you would like to try it.

thanks in advance

sol...

RIfish · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 02, 2009, 07:43 AM »

I called DEM a few years back ,I think it was a office in Wakefield , and they sent me the Map/ fish/Lake soft cover book for FREE! It has all the contours of the lakes and the spieces of fish in that lake,I never go out without it.

solomon · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 02, 2009, 09:33 AM »

Great Stuff!!!!

About the free..... mmmmm that I think will be a gamble.... you know with the great shape this state is in financially and all...

Thanks again!
more

??'s to come.

sol...

solomon · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 04, 2009, 06:34 AM »

Fish and Game in Wakefield doesn't have any more of those books I was told the state stopped printing them four years ago. so if you have one and want to make some money you can print up your own and sell them. if you want...... like I won't tell anyone...... for real.

sol...

Burl Ives · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 11:55 AM »

C'mon Corky burn off some copies.......

RIfish · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 07:30 PM »

It's a soft cover book , it's worth its weight in gold....

pat2469 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 10, 2009, 08:00 PM »

The maps are pretty cheesy in that book in my opinion but I think they are the only ones for RI floating around. I wish we had good lake maps like other states do.

Burl Ives · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 11, 2009, 04:50 PM »

This is Rhode Island they do everything half ass.

RIfish · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 11, 2009, 05:40 PM »

I call that book the" BIBLE"

BobWhite · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 11, 2009, 06:49 PM »

You can get all the mass pond maps free online. I don't know why RI can't due this.

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pond_maps.htm

solomon · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 12, 2009, 01:48 PM »

Thats some good stuff there in Mass..... I have someone working on some documents for me and if I get them I would be glad to make a page where they will become available to grab if you so desire.....

sol...

BobWhite · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 12, 2009, 01:56 PM »

That would be great.

smulax · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 14, 2009, 06:57 PM »

I just so happened to grab and copy a booklet that t friend of mine had at work. it was every WMA and pond map in mass. good find because I fish Mass also but is doent do me mch good in RI.

solomon · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 01, 2010, 09:37 AM »

well.... I received a copy of the book... the last printing was 04' if anyone would like a copy of a specific pond/lake pm me and I would be glad to scan it in as a .pdf.... the other thing I was thinking was to import the .pdf into google earth and overlay it on the sat image so you could get lat and long coordinates.

sol...

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 02, 2010, 06:28 AM »

Quote from: pat2469 on Dec 10, 2009, 08:00 PM

The maps are pretty cheesy in that book in my opinion but I think they are the only ones for RI floating around. I wish we had good lake maps like other states do.

That book and those maps are from the 1960's... cut them some slack. I know because I have the original, not the reprint.

But yes it would be nice to have updated topographic maps.

solomon · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 04, 2010, 06:35 PM »

Wakefield Pond, its an overlay.... I did it quick if anyone wants a specific one let me know.... If it's in the book then I will get it done.
enjoy.www.members.cox.net/cwaitkun/wake_1.pdf
sol...

msidla · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 12, 2010, 08:48 AM »

It would be very cool if you could be so kind as to post Echo Lake. My Dad fishes there a lot and this would be a great gift for him. Thanks! I am new here and love it!

SHORTSEASON · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 12, 2010, 09:01 AM »

Woww thats freaky. Just posted the same question. Sorry about that.

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 12, 2010, 03:46 PM »

I have the same book. (But I have the original - beat up, dirty, Feburary 1977 version - suck mud guys

). I can get it for you tomorrow it no one else does before then. I would today but I have to take the book somewhere else to copy the page then I can scan it to upload it.

bensonn · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 12, 2010, 04:14 PM »

i got one too, its ancient, the topo maps are dated back to the 50's. i wonder how much a lake can change in 60 years so it might not be the most accurate but still very affective. do u know if a newer one includes tarbox pond cause mine doesnt and i go there alot

msidla · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 12, 2010, 05:31 PM »

Tomorrow would be great, I am going to visit my Dad on sunday and that would be an awesome gift. Thanks alot man I really appreciate it. We may have to go icing to celebrate!

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 13, 2010, 12:53 PM »

Quote from: msidla on Feb 12, 2010, 05:31 PM

Tomorrow would be great, I am going to visit my Dad on sunday and that would be an awesome gift. Thanks alot man I really appreciate it. We may have to go icing to celebrate!

BaitWrangler · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 13, 2010, 12:58 PM »

Quote from: bensonn on Feb 12, 2010, 04:14 PM

i got one too, its ancient, the topo maps are dated back to the 50's. i wonder how much a lake can change in 60 years so it might not be the most accurate but still very affective. do u know if a newer one includes tarbox pond cause mine doesnt and i go there alot

Glad to see someone else with the original book! Something neat about having the real deal in your hands.

I can't take the credit though - I snatched this from my father. Thanks Steady Eddie

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msidla · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 13, 2010, 02:55 PM »

EAD thanks so much!! I owe you one.

icemanpete · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 15, 2010, 05:41 PM »

HI if anyone can copy me a copy or If I can borrow it from someone, I can make copies or post it online for anyone who needs it.

thanks,

bensonn · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 15, 2010, 09:00 PM »

Quote from: EAD on Feb 13, 2010, 12:58 PM

Glad to see someone else with the original book! Something neat about having the real deal in your hands.

I can't take the credit though - I snatched this from my father. Thanks Steady Eddie .

i got the exact same book, the maps are identicle and even on the same page

reelucky · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 19, 2010, 12:05 PM »

Hey solomon,

I PM' ed ya for some pond info

thanks, Jeffrey

reelucky · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 20, 2010, 05:55 PM »

Hey guys,

Can ya tell me the proper name of the book so i can begin my search to find one ?

Any help with a depth contour of Stump would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your replies, Jeffrey

woodstock60 · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 20, 2010, 07:56 PM »

" Fisheries Investigations and Management in Rhode Island Lakes and Ponds"

mike · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 21, 2010, 12:31 PM »

just purchased from amazon.Com for $18 and change tried getting from Dem in the past they no longer have them kinda suck that they where free but oh well.i have mine now.

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