Bennett/Leon 5/20 & 21

May 23 2011

Jon Kemp

Fry

Member Since :
2010
Number of Posts :
8

Fished Grapeland Bennett and Lake Leon on Friday and Saturday with my friend Christopher from Atlanta.  Got stormed off Bennett Friday afternoon, but managed about 30 fish in the morning.  Talked to Tom, landowner at Lake Leon upon our arrival, who said the property had six inches of rain the night before.  So the lake was full, plus a bit, but still fairly clear and in great shape.  We caught about 65 fish, mostly in and around the pad edges, and a number from near the outflow - where activity was good all day.  Largest went about 6 lbs or so, and a couple of 5 pounders.  A special thanks to Tom and his folks, who worked to repair the rain-soaked ranch road while we fished - making our drive out a lot less worrysome. 

Posted By: Jon Kemp

May 23 2011

Phillip D. Chapin

Slot Fish

Member Since :
2005
Number of Posts :
227

how was lake level at bennett

May 23 2011

Jon Kemp

Fry

Member Since :
2010
Number of Posts :
8

Bennnett was down maybe three to four feet, but came up maybe half a foot after a night of rain, and may have risen more after we left.

May 26 2011

Steve Alexander

Keeper

Member Since :
2010
Number of Posts :
415

I spoke to the landowner yesterday and the lake is down about 3 feet.