Lake deemed too good for public fishing

[Mojo]

AND WE are going to hold the first tournament on it !

Welcome to Lake Bushman -  Legend has it this chain of three connected small lakes was a privately owned, fully stocked lake. Perch, Gills and Sunnies have grown huge, and support a huge population of Big unpressured bass. The lake is very deep and has island humps, shallows, lilly pad fields, and weed beds.

It is non motorized, and the DNR opened it this year for catch and release only. SO Thursday Oct 18th - bring your row boat, canoe or paddle boat for a 9-2 tournament. Fees are $30 a boat in a 2 man tournament plus $10 a boat for big bass. Bring a Golden Rule and a camera because the DNR wont let you remove these beautys from this small protected, unpressured lake.

Located in North Oakland County its the North Independence Oaks Park on Sashabaw Rd. N. Contact FenBenn or me for info. This is a great chance for all the smaller boat fishermen to get in on some Great Lakes Bass fun !!!

[mikesmiph]

I dont have a small boat anymore

[Mike S.]

Wish I could make it. But, I have no time off, and no small boat. I am working on a small boat, though.

[Frank]

Yep, I'm there

[Waterfoul]

Wish I could make it. But, I have no time off, and no small boat. I am working on a small boat, though.

You're dad has a small boat!  Borrow it... lets go!

[BIGSHOW]

Not sure its the same lake. But I looked on lake maps and it has a bush lake in Oakland Co. Listed at 110 acres. Looks like some nice terrain for bass. Max depth 47' and alot of holes. Wish I had a small boat.

[Mojo]

Cmon guys - think neighbors Kayak ! This is a throwback to tournament fishing in the old days - where a hole truely was a hole ... when power fishing didnt exist..... this ought to be a riot.

[djkimmel]

I have an extra 12-volt electric motor?? No battery. No small boat.

[djkimmel]

Wait?!? Am I already dq'd because I said electric motor!?!

[BIGSHOW]

Can u do electric TM??

[Mike S.]

Wish I could make it. But, I have no time off, and no small boat. I am working on a small boat, though.

You're dad has a small boat!  Borrow it... lets go!

Probably won't be able to get my dad's, but I have an uncle and several buddies that would let me take theirs. If you're serious, I could probably get the day off.

[motocross269]

I have a 14/15 Foot aluminum boat on a trailer someone can use.....Borrower must be a regular poster on GLBass.com....My dad gave it to me a month or so ago and it hasn't been touched in about 3 years...I got the Trailer in good shape to bring home though so that is all set...Boat has a Gas motor with a Loc'r bar on it that I need to cut off because my dad can't find the key but other than that it should be ready to go....If Electric TM are allowed this boat would be great for that..

Boat is in Storage North east of the Launch in Romeo...I don't think too far....

I would fish it but I have to work also...

[Mike S.]

If Waterfoul is in, I will go. I took the day off, and borrowed my buddy's boat.

[BIGSHOW]

Anyone needs a partner id love to. I just don't have a small boat. I'm looking though.

[Mike S.]

Mojo, can you give any info on launching area there?  Is there an actual launch, or is it a carry your row boat from the truck to the water?  How much boat can a person get away with on that lake?  Would a 16 foot v bottom be too much?  Just trying to get some possibilities out to help those who may be interested.

Also, how about an address for the gps?

[YpsiBass]

I have a small boat, but no livewell.  After riding in everyone's nice boat, I don't know if I could bring myself to haul my tiny boat up.  

edit: got the day off.  What the heck.  Who's fishing with me in my 14' jon?

[YpsiBass]

http://www.destinationoakland.com/parksandtrails/parks/independenceoaks/Pages/Independence-Oaks-North.aspx

I'm assuming trolling motors are allowed because if not, my boat lacks oar locks and paddling around might have to be done by hand...

[Waterfoul]

Sorry, but I am now out.  My boss just (yesterday) scheduled a meeting in Toledo that I have to go to.  If it changes I'll let you know.

Sorry Stupid Mike Stupid.   

[Mike S.]

I'm out. No travel partner, and too much going on the end of this month.

[Mojo]

Is there an actual launch, or is it a carry your row boat from the truck to the water?  How much boat can a person get away with on that lake?  Would a 16 foot v bottom be too much?  Also, how about an address for the gps?

There's the hitch - no actual boat launch - we carry our gear down to the water. drag the boats. A 15 ft V bottom would work fine - the oar will suffice to get you into ponds 2 and 3.

Latitude: 42.789 .158
Longitude: 83.377 .706

Or google: Upper Lake Bushman Michigan


This is a throwback gathering. Like NASCAR when the cars were actually stock..... or basketball when an actual basket was hung on a pole ,,,,,,, this is fishing where side imaging was the photograph you took of the shore an sent home from Alabama as a post card ..... We may even institute a mandatory orange life jacket and an "On Golden Pond" hat must be worn the whole event.

Maybe even a prize for biggest fish caught on a home made lure........ I cant wait !!