The forecast called for 40% chance of thunderstorms. Ok, we'll take our chances. We borrowed the boat from the parents and off we go....
Ron started the day off by catching a bullhead on a lure.
Later in the day, he got a rock bass. It looks bigger if you hold it close to the camera like this:
I didn't have near as much luck, and somehow managed to break my only pole...
Ron caught another rock bass after that:
but this one was not as big...
We also managed to upset a wood duck and some ducklings. Behind the ducks, look at the pollen line along the rocks!!! (You will probably have to double click the image to make it bigger if you want to see the pollen lines.)
Advice for travelers:
This is a reservoir owned by an electric company, but there is a DEC boat launch with decent parking. There is a Sheriff presence, which is reassuring, but the people that frequent this lake are severely lacking in boating etiquette. You will struggle to both launch and load your boat due to those that do not obey speed/wake limits near the launch. Similarly, you will have problems gaining access to the ramp because those same folks do not have common sense/courtesy at this process as well. (You will NOT want to use the port-a-potty!!!!!! For a full year, there has been #2 smeared all over the seat, and there is a decomposing animal right outside the port-a-potty itself. Have fun with that. Does a bear pee in the woods? This bear does NOT go to Monticello even for that!) We have gone several times now, and the only bonus is its proximity. More often, we leave frustrated at the experience. If you are into it, you do have to pass the Monticello Casino along the way. Maybe hit those bathrooms and try your luck???