by Michael Grimm | Feb 1, 2021 | Fishing Report
Largemouth bass in the 2-3 pound range are taking jigs in the north ends of the creeks. Larger bass and pickerel are also available just behind the dam. Spinnerbaits are the prime bait. Crappie are biting live minnows, drifted across shallow flats and creek channels....
by Michael Grimm | Jan 22, 2021 | Fishing Report
Most bodies of water throughout the state are showing some morning ice as this is written. Check conditions before venturing forth. The colder weather and possible snow predicted for the weekend should drop water temperatures. Please wear layered clothing and WEAR...
by Michael Grimm | Jan 14, 2021 | Fishing Report
When the wind allows access to the lake, largemouth bass are hitting crankbaits in 4-6 feet of water just inside the feeder creeks. Good-sized largemouth bass are also being caught on slow-rolled spinnerbaits, fished along steep dropping points in the Poplar Creek...
by Michael Grimm | Jan 7, 2021 | Fishing Report
Very few anglers are out, but those who brave the cold are reporting good fishing. Crappie catches are excellent for anglers fishing live minnows 8-12 feet deep around bridge pilings and submerged brush. A few bass are being taken by anglers fishing live shad along...
by Michael Grimm | Dec 31, 2020 | Fishing Report
Striper fishermen trolling live bait or deep-diving plugs around the lower end of the lake are catching 10-15 pound stripers. Anglers fishing live shad baits are taking 8-14 pound stripers at the base of the dam, with some running to 20 pounds. Dark colored jig...
by Michael Grimm | Dec 24, 2020 | Fishing Report
Stripers, 10-13 pounds, are hitting sporadically around the mouth of Pea Hill Creek and in front of the Gaston Dam. Largemouth bass, 4-10 pounds, are schooling with the stripers. Bucktails and live shad are the better baits. Below the Gaston Dam, anglers are taking...
