Triple Creek Kids Derby On April 27, Triple Creek held the 2014 Kids Fishing Derby. Great Parks volunteers signed in more than 100 children to the event! These young anglers, from all over greater Cincinnati, showed up to test their skills in hooking the big one. Prior to the event, the Triple Creek pond was […]

St. Croix Rods Christmas has come early this year, folks! For the first time in Lake Isabella history, we have been chosen to offer the prestigious brand of St. Croix! These rods made by St. Croix stand alone when it comes to fishing equipment. Only a select few, such as Abu Garcia, Orvis, and Shimano, […]

There’s no Loveland Frog, but we do have some monster fish and a mysterious bird at Lake Isabella! Beastly Bluegill Did you know that Lake Isabella’s monster bluegill are actually a cross between two different species of fish? Our hybrid bluegill, which fight like a largemouth bass and taste like the most exquisite of seafood, […]

March came in like a lion, and ended about the same way. On March 31, Miami Whitewater Forest Lake was 10 inches above normal pool and surface temperatures were only 44 degrees. In fish talk…that is still really cold. However, there is hope on the horizon. April is traditionally one of the best months to […]

We’re Just Getting Started at Lake Isabella! First and foremost, on behalf of the Lake Isabella staff and all of Great Parks of Hamilton County we would like to welcome you back to the lake for 2014! For those of you who are just joining us or have not had the wonderful opportunity to visit […]

Thursday was the first day of spring…at least according to the calendar. Morning temperatures this week have hovered around 18 degrees, and surface water temperatures at Miami Whitewater Forest Lake are struggling to reach 40 degrees. Panfish Cup at Miami Whitewater Forest I always teach that cold weather is harder on fishermen than it is […]

I see light at the end of this dark winter tunnel! Miami Whitewater Forest lake is about half clear of ice this morning. With back to back 65 degree sunny days, we should be rid of all ice by Wednesday. This bodes well for our opening day this Saturday, March 15, 2014! When you consider […]

Well, March has come in like a lion…bummer! For those of us that cannot wait to get on the water, that is pretty terrible news. As of today, we still have more than six inches of ice on the lake at Miami Whitewater Forest. That news pretty much dooms opening day at Miami Whitewater Forest […]