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Relaying for Hodges' ruler Laina Ruiz: The opening date will be February 4, but the store will not be open yet. Iron ranger only. Spread the word.

Thanks for update. See you there!

Put gas in the tank, picked out some rods, and grabbed too many baits. Can’t wait.

Is it still shore fishing only or?

vito1023 wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 6:09 am Is it still shore fishing only or?

Yes, you can shore pound, kayak, float tube or hand carry a small boat. I highly doubt we'll be able to launch a boat at Hodges in our lifetime!

Anybody have any reports from day 1?

My compadre Kei got on the Crappie, trolling Flicker Shads and hitting the schools with jigs. All quality, not huge numbers. Got blown off the water early. Didn’t matter, the heat came in and got everybody else.

TommyGun6480 wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 9:23 pm Anybody have any reports from day 1?

Saw a video and bassing looked slow. Crappie was the call.

Was there Saturday for a re-con. Store was still not open. I talked to Cody( City employee) he said that Laina could not find anyone to work. If u know her TommyGun maybe suggest that she reach out to the Friends of Lake Hodges for some volunteers? Was a little slow for the bassers but the crappie guys seemed to be doing well. Great addition with the ramp mat.

TommyP

TommyGun6480 wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 9:23 pm Anybody have any reports from day 1?

This is what my experience was that day. Cheers!

Did anyone notice if the dock was in the water on the Hernandez side?

tomnilll wrote: Thu Feb 12, 2026 1:00 pm Did anyone notice if the dock was in the water on the Hernandez side?

If you're referring to the fishing dock, yes, it's in the water. I walked that side on Sunday.

Love Hodges back in the 80’s did very well down by the dam and was curios if anyone has fished down close to the dam?