Vastwood Lake
Fish population surveyed at Vastwood; KY Fish & Wildlife
The Fisheries Program Coordinator for the Northwestern Fishery District of the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources Jeremy Shiflet provided detailed information about the work they do to keep Vastwood Lake’s fish population thriving. Shiflet and his crew were at Vastwood on Friday, October 20th to specifically check on the bass population for this…
Read MoreCounty emergency personnel practice rescue operations
The Hancock County Dive Team, Hawesville Fire Department, HC Rescue Squad, and HC Emergency Services hosted a Training Day on Sunday, October 15th. Ohio County Divers and volunteer firefighters with the Ohio County Fire Department were part of this training as well. Don Arison, Owner of Bob’s Garage & Towing, donated his time and wrecker…
Read MoreFiscal Court approves Vastwood fountain repairs
Court approves fountain repairs Approximately six years ago Hancock County Fiscal Court approved the installation of two lighted water fountains in Vastwood Lake in an effort to improve water quality; the court wanted to control the growth of algae in the lake, and the fountains helped by circulating and aerating the water. A company…
Read More40.15-pound Blue catfish in Vastwood Lake
Justin McFarling, of Muhlenberg County, caught this 40.15-pound Blue catfish in Vastwood Lake Sunday evening at around 10:30 p.m. using an open-face reel and heavy-duty fishing rod. Pictured from left are Levi McFarling, Hadlee McFarling, Hayden McFarling, Justin and wife Amanda. After catching the monster catfish, Justin McFarling released the fish back into the lake.
Read MoreCamp Vastwood, first swimmers
The rain held off the first day of Camp Vastwood on Monday, so campers weren’t able to swim until later. When they were able to swim, for most of them it was the first time they had ever swim in something other than a pool. The beautiful weather made it enjoyable for members to spend…
Read MoreVastwood gets new fish habitats from state
After six years of work, the environment of Vastwood Lake is improving, and will continue to do so after Kentucky’s Division of Fish & Wildlife installed new fish habitats in the lake last week and will do more next week. State officials were on the lake last Thursday sinking odd looking contraptions made of black…
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