Thursday 2/4/16, Alligator Alley MM39 north side, 8:30-noon

Wind ESE 20+ constant, temp 75* partly cloudy, water temp 65*, Clarity- super clear.

Went out this morning west of the river.  It was apparent the levels were up as much as 2 feet in the last week.  This is apparently  pumping from South Florida water Management.  The water is gin clear and you can see down at least 10 feet.  No sign of fish, even bait fish.  Fished until noon without even a bite.  I have never been skunked on the Alley but today was the day.  Upon getting back to the ramp, I notice a sign saying the ramp is closed until further notice.  I went to every ramp from MM41 to MM30 and they all have signs.  No Access at the ramps.

On the drive back I noticed some serious pumping along 27 and the north/south canal toward holiday park.  It seems the fishing is going to be messed up for quite some time in the conservation areas.

Thanks for the report Geo G! 

Thanks for the report Big G. Sorry you couldn't stick any today. As long as they keep pumping, we are going to have a long year.  

For what it's worth, the fishing in my residential lake in west pines has been real slow. I  don't know if it's related but it's odd for my lake. It usually has no real pressure and the fishing is usually consistent.

Thanks for the report.I wonder if the flats are producing. Usually when the water level is that high out there, the trails (down south) that lead to the flats have water flowing out of them. They stack up at the entrances big time. Lake O is also up to over 16ft to.. I cant wait til the spawn is in full effect  Haven't had a quality fish/day in a while.