Fish Cribs
Do you ever wonder when the ice goes out on Oxbow Lake? Here’s a chance to find out and contribute to your lake association’s general fund. Beginning this spring (2019) you have a chance to learn the time of “ice out” and be a possible winner of the 50/50 pot for those entering the contest by guessing when the ice goes out on Peaceful Bay, Oxbow Lake, spring 2019.
enter today to win...
Since this is our first fish crib building effort we had to catch up on how to build the thing without leaving unwelcomed trash at the bottom of Oxbow Lake meet DNR regulations and suggestions so we chose degradable (oxidizing/rusting) cable, hardwood logs (oak and hard maple) and a Doug Fir floor for the natural rocks which act as ballast to hold the fish crib in place. read full story...
My sons and I have been fishing oxbow lake for over 41 years. Look to this article “Fishing The Crib On Oxbow”. In it we share tips on locations, bait, tackle and techniques that have been productive for us over the years. We hope you find them helpful.
Purpose of a fish crib: What is a fish crib? It is a man-made object (see picture), made of rocks (for weight) and logs. Its purpose is to add cover (structure) for young bait and game fish to hide. Since most fish relate to some sort of structure ie, shoreline, rocks, weeds, sunken timber etc. The crib acts as a “safe house” for young and vulnerable fish; a place for small fish to grow to big fish. However, it doesn't take long for the wily predator fish to locate this fine “dining table”. All species of predators seeking forage find the crib quite attractive for a quick meal. It is a fish magnet. Thus, the oxbow crib is another contributor to nature's natural process. read full story...
