Well, is it mudded and flooded again?

I'm still surprised I haven't heard anything from the catfish people. When Denton Creek is flowing the catfish stack up at the mouth of Grapevine lake where Denton Creek spills into the lake. At the back of Trophy Club park you can see the main lake to the south east. This is where me and Mason would go have fun catching catfish in the canoe. I will add a clip from me and him fishing back in 2020 when the lake was up about 10ft over full pool. We were going to try and go crappie fishing, but we got spooked by some big fish. We came back the next day with heavier line, and catfish setup. We caught some shad along the bank, and you can actually see my truck parked in the background. We caught many good catfish, but mason caught and released a fish of a lifetime. After every good rain, if you have a canoe/kayak you can really have some fun out in this area. But, you have to have some moving water from a good rain. The catfish move up into the shallows, and up in front of the large log jams and you can have some good fishing. Even jug lines are good, but you have to be quick and don't want them getting wrapped up in the structure.

Where we were fishing in the canoe


https://maps.app.goo.gl/KXx6fwk3C1Jg7wNHA


Catfish video from March 2020. This little boy is now 6' ft tall..

Sweet !!

Denton Creek is chocolate milk, and running pretty good. I drove over the 377 bridge when I was coming back from Ray Roberts. I would say your going to be about to crappie fish the creek, but the sand bass run is prob over. Lake has come up almost 2 feet from this last rain. Take care all

Here’s some information related to Denton Creek in 2024:

Water Conditions:
Denton Creek is currently described as “chocolate milk,” indicating murky water.
The creek is running well due to recent rains.
The lake level has risen by almost 2 feet after the last rain.

Fishing Outlook:
The sand bass run is likely over.
Crappie fishing in the creek may be possible.
Water temperature is around 63°F.

Remember to take care and enjoy your fishing!


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Data is power. Here are some links to some websites I use regularly. We got a good rain last night, Grapevine will be way up in the next 48 hrs. I would say that Ferris, and the high water ramp at Katy woods will be your go-to ramps.
When I was talking to the guy that was putting up barriers on the Katy Woods ramp, he said someone backed down off the edge of the ramp. When I asked if they increased the outflow, he said "no". I was very surprised, and mentioned that some of the parks would be affected if we got anymore rain. He said it was not in their control, as Ray Roberts & Lewisville flows were affecting how much could be released by Grapevine. Grapevine was built as a flood control lake, so that's why it goes so far up, and down. But Lewisville really has GV by the"Cajones", as homeowners have been in legal battle to keep their property from flooding. The parks worker told me quite a bit of juicy info, and Said it costs Grapevine allot of money repairing the parks after the high water events.
Anyhoo, if you want to catch some good catfish, if be out at trophy club Park at the very back parking lot. You can fish if the bank, out from a kayak/canoe easily. You will need some bait, we caught a dozen small shad at the boat ramp at the park, but you need something more. The guys we fished with on Monday were using cut up carp.
Take care all, and be careful out on the lake. Try to collect any trash you see, "Lady Grapevine lake" appreciates it.

This is the map location we fished of the bank.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bk42mu8zubt213Sf6




Rainfall totals for the day.
https://dentonrainfall.com/areaRain.php

Last nights rain around Grapevine Lake






Wind
https://www.windalert.com/spot/574
When you goto this link, select the option (Blend) on the top two charts. The top will give you wind speed, and the red lines/dots are gusts. The chart below the top one will give you a forecast out 7 days. This is what I use to determine my plan for the coming days. This is surprising accurate, and I have validated it's forecast.








Water flow in & out of GV, and area lakes.


https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/selectreport/

Go-to this link, and hit the "Submit" button. It will then give you a list of lakes, with flows that the lakes are discharging. And incoming flows to the lake as well. This chart tend to be updated at the beginning of the day.






Water level for Grapevine
https://waterdatafortexas.org/reservoirs/individual/grapevine
This is a good site, the top chart appears to update at the beginning of the day, but if you go down it will show you by the hour.