Beaver Dams play an
important part in the environment we live in. They add to the fish habitat
weather it’s in a lake setting, river or small stream.
This particular beaver dam
is a prime obstacle across the spillway in the upper Legion Lake in Montgomery
County Mississippi . Any narrow stretch of fast water in a creek, river,
or in this case spillway will attract beavers to set up home.
This beaver dam serves
not only as a home for a beaver family, but acts as an aquatic food chain for
large and small fish. The smaller fish used the dam as a refuge from the larger
fish which are always on the prowl for an easy meal. This particular dam has
helped to keep the “Stumpy Side” water level, which is what the locals have named the lake, up during
the drier summer months. The stumpy side name is derived from the mass of trees
that was in the area when it was flooded years ago. All that is left of the
trees today on the lake is the actual stumps sticking above the water surface.
Thanks to the beavers for keeping this part of Legion a fishing bonanza for
lots of crappie, bluegill and monster largemouth?
These are huge nest, which
got me to wondering if the eagles use the same nest year after year. After
doing a little research I found they do use the same nest under certain circumstances.
I love Beaver Dams. Only problem is you really have to sneak up on them. Oh, and watch out for the holes.
ReplyDeleteBeavers can and do make for better fishing. I have fished a few in my time. The little devils can cause a great deal of damage. I'm seeing this first hand where I live.
ReplyDeleteSeeing eagles in the wild is truly spectacular. Awesome birds.
Mark
ReplyDeleteHoles and sharp sticks---thanks for the comment
Alan
ReplyDeleteJust wondering if you see many dams on some of the trout streams you fish? Thanks for the comment
+1 for Mark's comment. I don't know if I can do sneaky anymore but they sure used to be fun. Thanks for this Bill.
ReplyDeleteThe development of beaver dams in a watershed leads to more diversity of wildlife and sometimes to better fishing, though in some cases in the eastern U.S., construction of dams on trout streams that are being stressed by other variables will suffer an increase of thermal pollution, i.e., a rise in temperature that is detrimental to brooks and sometimes brown trout. That usually happens when beaver become too populated and have no natural controls. Thanks for sharing your experiences with this interesting animal.
ReplyDeleteGreat information on the dams, they provide such a myriad of conditions for life to thrive in the wild for many species. Undervalued.
ReplyDeleteIt's been awhile since I've seen a beaver dam. Nice info.
ReplyDeleteHoward
ReplyDeleteWatch out for that beaver tail---thanks for the comment
River
ReplyDeleteI agree beaver dams are a negative for trout--thanks for the comment
Al
ReplyDeleteBeaver dams can provide some fantastic fishing spots, especially for warm water species. Thanks for the comment
Kevin
ReplyDeleteThis dam is permanent fixture in this spill way most all the time. thanks for the comment
Bill, Agreed! Cant say enough about the benefit of the beaver dams, not only for the eco-systems they create but also the opportunity they provide for light gear practice and stealthy approaches! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHey, Bill, getting here late again, but, I am here commenting. Beaver dams are always intriguing and worthy of a fly fishers challenge. Ever once in awhile you might just find a big ol' Brown in there, too. By the way, last time I fished around a Beaver dam stepped in the soft mud and almost sunk up to my waist. Wasn't sure I was going to make it out.
ReplyDeleteNoco
ReplyDeleteI agree excellent habitat for some fantastic fishing, weather it is cold water or warm. Thanks for sharing
Mel
ReplyDeleteI've never got that close in on a dam to get the quick sand effect--thanks for the comment
Love those flowages..beavers are an inspiration to me..
ReplyDeletePen
ReplyDeleteThe beaver is a huge plus for the fish!! Thanks for the comment