Water Level: 200.51 | Water Temperature: 58.1˚
Weather: 58˚ | Sunny | Winds: 6 mph
1. Largemouth bass: Expect fair to good bite around shallow docks, brushpiles, and points. As the water continues to warm, focus on fast retrieves with spinnerbaits, rattling crankbaits, or lipless crankbaits in the shallows and around cover.
2. Crappie: Crappie fishing is picking up around bridge pilings and submerged structures. Use small jigs or minnows around brushpiles and docks for the best action.
3. Striper: Striper activity remains steady, with fish being caught on live shad, especially near the mouths of creeks and around the dam area. Casting bucktails and live bait in the upper lake can produce good results.
4. Catfish: Good action for anglers using live shad near the bottom in deeper channels and coves. Nighttime fishing can be productive as well.
With sunny skies and stable warm weather, conditions are shaping up for improved fishing across species. Focus on shallow structures for bass and crappie, and target the cooler, moving water for stripers. Tight lines and enjoy the springtime bite at Lake Gaston!
