Cast a Line (and your cares)
Life still happens in the middle of a global pandemic: cars still get flat tires, spouses still have disagreements, groceries still burst out of the flimsy plastic bag and spill all over the pavement. When you’ve had a bad day and you need space to unwind, it helps to have an activity to do that can boost your mood. For hobbyist fishers, there are several fresh-water lakes, rivers, and streams to cast a line 𑠋 and plenty of crappie, bass, catfish, and trout to catch with the right bait. SHELL LAKE Accessible from dawn to dusk, Shell Lake is just six miles west of Sand Springs and features catfish, sturgeon, crappie, and black bass. Permits are required for fishing (including shore fishing) and boating on Shell Lake, plus all anglers between the ages of 16 and 65 must have a valid Oklahoma fishing license. Birds, butterflies, and deer have been spotted throughout the area, too. KEYSTONE DAM Designed for flood control and hydroelectric power generation, Keystone Dam features largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, striped bass, blue catfish, and bullhead. Though this fishing spot is old hat for many locals, it’s still revered among anglers. Fishermen report the most active time for the species found here is around 10 o’clock in the morning, and they say using soft
16 WeAreSandSprings.com | 2020
