Fishing Report – October 6, 2023

Lots of bass are caught on spinnerbaits on shallow points with flooded bushes. Bass may be caught shallow in 2-3 feet of water, medium in 5-6 feet of water or by fishing deep in 11-12 feet of water. Shallow fish are holding in backs of pockets on rockpiles or on...

Fishing Report – October 2, 2023

The southern coves midlake, are holding hundreds of baitfish in huge schools. Bass are not agressive in these coves. Check out coves on the Northern side of the lake, off creeks and around bridges. Best patterns are buckbrush; chunk rock banks, dropping off into 10...

Fishing Report – September 29, 2023

The cooler temperatures are sending the fish on the feed as the water temperatures begin to drop and baitfish school up and head for the backs of creeks. As the water cools, look for all species of fish to begin taking faster moving baits, such as crankbaits and...

Fishing Report – February 2, 2023

Bass action is fair to good on spinnerbaits and live shad in 6-8 feet of water, off points. Crappie are taking small minnows over creek channels and brushpiles, particularly in Rudd’s, Butcher, Panhandle and Grassy Creeks. A fair number of large bass are taking...

Fishing Report – January 26, 2023

Bass fishing is fair, with small fish being taken on jig ‘n pig and crankbaits in 6-12 feet of water, on points. The larger fish are halfway back in the coves, feeding in late afternoon and evening. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits are taking some good bass from riprap...

Fishing Report – January 19, 2023

Striper fishing is good, with live bait and 3/8 ounce bucktails producing the better catches. Largemouth bass are favoring the main lake gravel points and may be caught on 10+ crankbaits in shad colors. Crappie are holding above brushpiles in 10-15 feet of...

Fishing Report – January 12, 2023

Overview: (skip below to view report) After a brief respite, colder temperatures will back throughout the area over the weekend. Water will be freezing around launch ramps in the early morning. Be extremely careful to ensure you ONLY launch the boat. Make sure you...

Fishing Report – January 5, 2023

Overview: (skip below to view report) The warmer temperatures after the freeze have not stopped the fish from biting, but freezing temperatures will return soon so beware. Some anglers are still taking fish daily from a limited number of haunts throughout the lake....

Fishing Report – December 29, 2022

Overview: (skip below to view report) With the extreme cold weather throughout the state, icy conditions are prevalent. Keep this in mind when launching boats as the ramps are very likely to be icy, particularly if another boat has launched prior to your arrival. Many...