by Michael Grimm | Feb 25, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.42 | Water Temperature: 42.6˚ Weather: 31˚ | Chance Rain Showers | Winds: 9 mph1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are starting to become more active in late winter, focusing on main lake points and creek mouths. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits, jig ‘n pig...
by Michael Grimm | Feb 18, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.85 | Water Temperature: 42.2˚ Weather: 46˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 6 mph1. Largemouth Bass: Target 2-3 pound bass in creek mouths and main lake points using jig ‘n pig combos and slow-rolled spinnerbaits. Clearer water in downlake creeks favors...
by Michael Grimm | Feb 11, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.56 | Water Temperature: 39.8˚ Weather: 49˚ | Slight Chance Rain Showers | Winds: 7 mph1. Largemouth Bass: Target shallow coves and feeder creeks with jig ‘n pig rigs and slow-rolled spinnerbaits in 4-6 feet of water. Early afternoon sun can...
by Michael Grimm | Feb 4, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.4 | Water Temperature: 38.9˚ Weather: 32˚ | Chance Light Rain | Winds: 1 mph1. Largemouth Bass: Target 4-6 feet of water inside feeder creeks and shallow coves using crankbaits and slow-rolled spinnerbaits along steep dropping points, especially near...
by Michael Grimm | Jan 28, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.69 | Water Temperature: 40.3˚ Weather: 16˚ | Partly Cloudy | Winds: 5 mph1. Crappie: Excellent action reported using live minnows 8-12 feet deep around bridge pilings and submerged brush. Fish are holding near structure in cooler water. 2. Largemouth...
by Michael Grimm | Jan 21, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.58 | Water Temperature: 42.8˚ Weather: 15˚ | Clear | Winds: 0 mph1. Striped Bass: Best action remains below the Gaston Dam where anglers are catching 10-15 pound stripers on live shad, bucktails, and deep-diving plugs. Focus trolling near creek mouths...
by Michael Grimm | Jan 14, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.45 | Water Temperature: 46.9˚ Weather: 36˚ | Mostly Clear | Winds: 7 mph1. Striped Bass: Anglers are finding good action below the Gaston Dam with live shad and bucktails producing 10-15 pound fish. Trolling deep-diving plugs and drifting shad near...
by Michael Grimm | Jan 7, 2026 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.45 | Water Temperature: 45.8˚ Weather: 48˚ | Partly Cloudy | Winds: 6 mph1. Striped Bass: Active near the Gaston Dam and lower end of the lake, with fish in the 10-15 pound range. Live shad, bucktails, and deep-diving plugs are producing best results....
by Michael Grimm | Dec 31, 2025 | Fishing Report
Water Level: Normal | Water Temperature: 45.5˚ Weather: 25˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 6 mph1. Striper: Active around main lake points like Lizard and Pea Hill Creek mouths and near Gaston Dam; target early morning and late afternoon surface feeding schools using...
by Michael Grimm | Dec 24, 2025 | Fishing Report
Water Level: 199.38 | Water Temperature: 47.5˚ Weather: 45˚ | Clear | Winds: 6 mph1. Striper: Action remains solid around main lake creek mouths like Hubquarter and Lizard Creek. Large schools are actively feeding on shad near the surface early and late in the day....
