I Found A Lost Spillway In The Woods And It Was Awesome (Google Maps River Fishing)

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While exploring Google Maps I came across an old broken spillway in the woods. I knew I had to check it out. I took my tiny boat and some fishing rods and headed out for an adventure. This turned out to be one of the coolest places I have ever fished.
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@stevehorswell2371 8 месяцев назад

At one point in time, the state record smallmouth was caught there. The steel radial gates were removed a couple of years ago due to structural concerns. This allowed water to flow through the gates for the first time in many years. It's my understanding that there's an effort underway to remove the entire dam.

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Thanks that’s good info!

@FishingWithZach 8 месяцев назад

Man that looks like an awesome spot. Can't believe there weren't any bigger smallmouth

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

It was definitely one of the cooler ones I've been to. I'm sure there were bigger smallmouth. I just didn't catch them. I never do that well the first time I fish a river. It usually takes me a few tries to get the hang of it. Thank you!

@gunsgonewilder5058 6 месяцев назад

The more fish, the smaller the fish.

@ericwakeman6665 6 месяцев назад

Love those adventures always gotta appreciate the smallies consistent willingness to save us from being skunked

@valeriegleason4858 7 месяцев назад

Wish you could keep the camera more on the fish when you pull the fish in so we could see more of it. Thank you, beautiful area!

@BackroadsAngling 7 месяцев назад

I'll work on it. Thanks.

@EngineeringHooksets 8 месяцев назад

Dude that spot is super cool! Also dang this video is popping off! Great video man

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Ya, it was cool to see it in person after drooling over it on google maps for so long. The fishing was so-so but I think the low water might have had something to do with it. Or I just don't know how to fish this spot. I guess I cracked the code on the thumbnail. I guess an overhead drone shot of a cool spillway is all you need to go viral. 2k views per hour - loco. This always happens in a video where I didn't really catch that many good or interesting fish. Next video 31 lb flathead = 450 views. Thanks!

@EngineeringHooksets 8 месяцев назад

@BackroadsAngling I feel it. Only video I've ever had go viral like this is that stupid Inu Rig Video. Arguably one of my worst videos.

@KPSoutside 8 месяцев назад

What a great place to fish. Beautiful area for sure. I thought you would have hooked into a nice walleye in one of those deeper pools. Super cool drone footage. That place is a keeper!

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

I was surprised not to catch a walleye or at least a pike. The one thing I would have changed is to bring heavier jig heads and weights. The depth of this place caught me a little off guard and coupled with the heavy current it was tough to get down to the bottom without getting swept out. Now I definitely have to return to figure this place out! Thanks!

@LoOutdoors 8 месяцев назад

Great video! I know that exact spot and its a true gem... last time I was there I did really well catching Walleye but it wasn't nearly as low as it is now.

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

I'll have to try it again. I need to feel the place out a little more. I talked to some locals and they hadn't caught any walleye. They gave me a spot where they said I would nail them but I didn't make it there. Next time. Thanks!

@StahlsBlues 8 месяцев назад

Subscribed! Thanks for the awesome adventure!

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Welcome to my channel! Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Makes the hard work feel worth it.

@johns3129 4 месяца назад

Awesome spot to fish, I love the secluded spots. Good vid.

@BackroadsAngling 4 месяца назад

Thanks, I agree sometimes it's nice to be by yourself for a full day of fishing!

@gregchilders7643 8 месяцев назад

Always excited to fish a new spot especially when it pays off

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

I agree. I had to wait a few months after spotting this place before getting a day off to finally go. It was exciting to the spot I had been seeing on satellite come to life. The colors, wildlife and seclusion made this a great trip. Thanks for watching!

@myotherlinefishing 6 месяцев назад

Solid video! 🤘🏼🎣

@BackroadsAngling 6 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@mikeboyce584 7 месяцев назад

What a place to just see and you get to fish There too. Oooo what a lucky man he is. Great video.

@BackroadsAngling 7 месяцев назад

I did feel lucky to be there and take in this truly breathtaking place. It's nice to know in such a developed world that "middle of nowhere" still exists if you look hard enough for it! Thank you!

@mikeboyce584 7 месяцев назад

@@BackroadsAngling That's where you come in because I'm 72 years old. And I can't get those places. So Vicariously We go through you. Thanks, much, Appreciate!! That's what John Dalton(CFA) does for us Old folks too.

@BackroadsAngling 7 месяцев назад

I'm glad you said that because that is what I'm hoping for when I film these places - that others will feel like they are there. Seeing the sights and catching the fish themselves. That makes filming these trips worth it! Thanks!

@2msvalkyrie529 5 месяцев назад

Wow ! Top notch ! Keep it up ....👍 🇬🇧 !

@BackroadsAngling 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@ShawnTyler-mm4oh 7 месяцев назад

What a spot... awesome

@BackroadsAngling 7 месяцев назад

One of the best ones I've found. Thanks!

@chriswood9836 7 месяцев назад

Best looking spot ive seen from yt in a long time

@BackroadsAngling 7 месяцев назад

I agree, a Google maps gem for sure!

@roibnharsvick6338 6 месяцев назад

Really cool spot looks like it would be great for walleyes.

@SluSharkND 8 месяцев назад

What an awesome place! I wonder what that was? Google earth and maps are great tools to find spots. Another great video. Thanks for sharing.

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Cool place for sure! Google maps is definitely a fisherman's treasure map! Thanks for watching!

@theu.s.ofangling1344 8 месяцев назад

So crazy I recognized that place immediately and I’ve only seen it from google maps!

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

It's pretty distinct. I've never seen another spillway quite like it.

@timfrank6183 6 месяцев назад

Man , a fabulous day of small mouth fishing , absolutely an epic fishing hole , visually stimulating and a little white water excitement. Best video I've seen in a while ! I know you were looking for that walleye , I was in smallouth heaven !! Thank you sir ! I really like that boat ! Any info on it would be greatly appreciated!!

@BackroadsAngling 6 месяцев назад

Thanks it was a great place to fish and plenty of smallmouth! My boat is old and I don’t think they make it anymore but you can find something similar by googling “one man pontoon”.

@timfrank6183 6 месяцев назад

@@BackroadsAngling thank you ! Keep on with the vids !

@danieljohnson8437 7 месяцев назад

Just one more cast!!! REBEL Crawdad

@colincreeden7310 8 месяцев назад

Loved the vid

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@linendinetv 8 месяцев назад

Dude that is a sick spot!!

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

I know it's crazy. Especially considering the location in the middle of nowhere. Hopefully the big ones will move in the next time I'm there. Thank you!

@jeffoff7795 6 месяцев назад

I've got a few local spots like that. There's an old mill and dam that looks a lot like that. We've pulled some nice smallies out of there.

@IEchuckie 6 месяцев назад

Looked like a fun time

@BackroadsAngling 6 месяцев назад

Yes it was. One of the coolest places I've visited in awhile. Thank you!

@TracyWhatever 8 месяцев назад

Awesome drone footage!

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, I think it really adds something to the videos. You're the first person to ever comment on the drone shots though so who knows.

@DarrinOchsner 8 месяцев назад

I’ve spotted that place on GoogleMaps as well but have never made it there. Thanks for sharing your trip! I was hoping you’d connect with a decent smallie or two. I seem to only find the small ones myself.

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

@@DarrinOchsner It seems like the locals do fish there a fair amount but overall it seems like a good spot. I talked to a few guys when I was going back to my truck and they pointed me to some areas above and below the dam that they thought were better. I didn't have time to get to most of them. I've never fished this river so I didn't know what to expect but my takeaway was that the smallies average on the small side. I think a 15 incher would be a big one. The walleyes on the other hand avg pretty big according to DNR surveys. Many fish 21 inches or over. Thanks for watching.

@robertsyfritt9334 6 месяцев назад

Nice spot thanks

@BackroadsAngling 6 месяцев назад

It’s a hidden gem for sure. Thank you!

@cargillclumberd1 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful area! Fall colors were gorgeous. Reminds me of the Driftless Area in Wisconsin with those big hills. The spot looked too good to be true (esp. with no one around!) Hope you get a chance to go back and get into a few bigger fish. That being said, I'll take numbers and multi-species most any day!

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

I think I visited during the perfect time to catch peak fall colors. This is indeed in the Driftless Region so your eyes are not deceiving you. I'm sure I will return sometime. I talked with some locals and they said the low water was keeping some of the better fish from moving up to the dam. Maybe after the spring thaw next year would be a better time for catching bigger fish. Thank you for watching!

@cargillclumberd1 8 месяцев назад

@@BackroadsAngling Awesome! Such a beautiful part of the Midwest. Lots to explore there. Spring at that spot, with lots of water flowing, sounds like a blast! Keep up the great videos and tight lines!

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Same to you, tight lines!

@wesh388 8 месяцев назад

Quality video

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Thanks! I appreciate it!

@shawnt9256 8 месяцев назад

That spit is awesome backwoods..

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, I can't wait to get back and try it again!

@christopherboehme2291 8 месяцев назад

If i was there! I would definitely use a Mepps number 5 black fury or a number 5 gold blade with a raccoon tail! Especially in those rapids! Good luck on the next time around! Cant wait to see what you get on round #2!

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

OK, I will check it out thanks. It will be fun to return for another visit. I have a few more spots in the area that look promising as well.

@ryancoleman1 8 месяцев назад

Lol

@Leon-lp9fl 8 месяцев назад

2 + hour drive, that is far. Beautiful place. Bigger bait, bigger fish?

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

I got the day off work so I decided to wonder out a little bit further away than usual. These are the size baits I usually catch some big fish but maybe next time I'll go bigger!

@haroldgardiner1966 6 месяцев назад

A poor day of fishing us better than a decent day at work!

@M-LOutdoors 6 месяцев назад

Flickershad all day. We use them for so many Walleye, even Muskie

@KaisFishing 8 месяцев назад

Another fantastic video! What kind of anchor do you use? Really enjoyed the drone shots as well

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, I forget the brand right now but it was a $30 one off amazon for kayaks. 3.5 lbs I think. I think the drone shots help to capture the beauty of the place.

@thomastabor8015 6 месяцев назад

Love watching your video can you at least mention what state you’re in??? I’m from Louisiana, and I love to fish! Great video

@TruthLivesNow 8 месяцев назад

It was a beautiful area to fish. You sort of made be nervous when it was almost too shallow for your boat. LOL! I counted 13 Smallmouth Bass, 2 Brown Trout, and 1 Sucker Fish. I am not a Fly Fishing expert, though, that area looked great for catching those Brown Trout on Flies? This was a great video!

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Ya I wouldn't recommend someone to float through an area that shallow. Especially with a canoe or kayak but this pontoon is very hard to tip so I knew that as long as I could keep moving forward I was going to make it. I caught a whole lot of smallmouth on this day. I edited out most of them so it didn't get too repetitive but they were everywhere. I wish I would have had more time to fish for trout but because of the long drive I didn't have as much fishing time as I would have liked. There are a lot of really great trout streams in this area that deserve my full attention on a future video(s). Thanks!

@user-oj9px2nc6i 4 месяца назад

I think you should have used the heavier weight to get down deeper in the pools

@BackroadsAngling 4 месяца назад

It might have helped. I forgot my 1/2 oz jigs at home which was a frustrating mistake.

@joelwcarter8058 6 месяцев назад

TRY A RUBBER WORM IN THAT AREA SOMETIME. IT JUST MIGHT GET YOU THAT WALLEYE

@gunsgonewilder5058 6 месяцев назад

Good day overall.

@BackroadsAngling 6 месяцев назад

It was a really cool place to explore. I look forward to going back and trying it again when the water is higher. I think a lot more fish will be able to move up to the dam then. Thank you!

@davidcrater8649 8 месяцев назад

Shit man that sucker was prime catfish bait. Alive or cut!

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

The river I typically fish has 10 inch gizzard shad so thick you can snag them almost every cast. I've got more bait than I know what to do with at the moment. Suckers are good bait though I agree.

@keen9629 5 месяцев назад

I really like river bank fishing but there aren't any rivers around here.

@BackroadsAngling 5 месяцев назад

No rivers anywhere? Are you in the desert?

@dennisneuhaus2607 8 месяцев назад

I need to move to your state. I do not have these types of water options near me.

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

I do feel lucky to have so many different fishing opportunities. I don't take it for granted that's for sure. Thanks for watching!

@beckynealon1477 3 месяца назад

Awesome content. Very well done. I very much enjoy watching. Your voice sounds a lot like NDyakangler. Any chance you know him?

@BackroadsAngling 3 месяца назад

Thanks, I've had several people comment in the past that I sound like NDYakangler. When I hear his voice I do hear the similarities. I've never met him but maybe one day we can collab for a video.

@markbassett6357 5 месяцев назад

Where is this?

@chriscourtney7369 8 месяцев назад

Your area kinda looks like the ozarks where I am from southern Missouri .

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

Ya it does look similar. This is in the Driftless Region of the upper Midwest.

@chriscourtney7369 8 месяцев назад

@@BackroadsAngling like go up their and fish I think your smallmouth get bigger then ours.

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

It depends on the spot but there are some rivers where 16-18 inch fish are relatively common with a chance at a 20 inch.

@darkosarenac2426 6 месяцев назад

You say at ghe begining that there is pike and trout. How do you know, did you do any previous read up on that spot or just guessing?

@BackroadsAngling 6 месяцев назад

I did some research on the river before I went. I can't say for sure they were in this spot but in the river they are present. Thanks for watching!

@mysteriousoklahoma777 6 месяцев назад

What state?

@anthonymorales842 6 месяцев назад

never go anywhere without waders

@mimikron69 6 месяцев назад

cool locations, but too shallow for belly boat

@BackroadsAngling 6 месяцев назад

It was pretty shallow in spots but the boat did allow me to get right up by the spillway which was nice.

@TokyoNightGirl-fk4cn 3 месяца назад

💕Wow🧡🧡🧡💜💜💜🧡

@dongarnett294 6 месяцев назад

What state are you in?

@darrylshepherd5057 7 месяцев назад

How do you find spots like that

@BackroadsAngling 7 месяцев назад

I just look at my favorite rivers on Google maps and try to find waterfalls or interesting sections. Then I go check them out.

@pastmasters9591 5 месяцев назад

It's a good sign that you caught fish??🤣😂🤣

@BackroadsAngling 5 месяцев назад

Yes, I was happy to catch what I did.

@TheOtherPinkMeat 6 месяцев назад

Learn to fish a suspending jerkbait. Youll catch bigger fish of all species when water is in the 50s and below.

@edbrown6985 6 месяцев назад

Id bring lots of food and take a week off.id be there awhile.

@BackroadsAngling 6 месяцев назад

That sounds like a good plan. I wish I could have done that. I met some guys that were camping nearby and they were deer hunting during the early morning and fishing during the middle of the day. Sounds like an ideal setup to me.

@timothyparker9810 8 месяцев назад

I can't find the answer to this question maybe you will know can you eat the freshwater clams that grow in the small Creeks of Western Pennsylvania they are loaded with clams you can make a living off it if you can eat them I don't know if you can

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

I actually looked this up not too long ago because I was finding a lot of them. Most of the resources I checked said not to eat them because any toxins in the water become concentrated in clams. They also said that they weren't particularly good tasting.

@garystevens7575 8 месяцев назад

NO!!! Unless you want stomach cramps and feel like the day befor your colonoscopy

@ernieforrest7218 8 месяцев назад

So you caught 2 fish on a jig and you are talking about switching to a crank bait? lol Try parking the boat in slack water and cast a small jig into the moving water. Keep a tight line as it moves with the current and concentrate on the taps on the line. With a spot like that there are no needs for others.

@BackroadsAngling 8 месяцев назад

This is edited footage so sometimes when I switch to a different bait I might have been fishing the first bait for a long time and if I didn't catch anything I didn't show the footage. I fished this spillway for more than 4 hrs but condensed the footage down to less than 10 min. I didn't show much footage of me bouncing bottom because it wasn't producing. I parked my boat in the slack water on the far side of the spillway and casted to the eddie that I highlighted in the video for a few hrs. I mostly fished the pulseR on the bottom but tried all levels of the water column. Caught plenty of fish but they were all smallmouth.

@JohnThreeTwelve 5 месяцев назад

I have no idea what the size limit is for smallmouth in that area, but, it seems obvious to me, a LOT of those smallies need to be caught and kept, to promote larger growth for the others.

@BackroadsAngling 5 месяцев назад

I agree, it seems there needs to be some population control. The length limit in this river is 15 in so I couldn't keep any unfortunately.

@JohnThreeTwelve 5 месяцев назад

@@BackroadsAngling Totally understand. Awesome looking fishing hole though! 👍