Water Level: 199.32 | Water Temperature: 66.4˚
Weather: 69˚ | Clear | Winds: 6 mph
1. Largemouth Bass: Active on main lake points and around boat docks in 4-8 feet of water. Use plastic worms, grubs, and lizards rigged Carolina-style or Texas-style. Topwater lures are productive early and late in the day, especially near grass beds.
2. Striped Bass: Concentrate around creek mouths and islands, particularly near Hubquarter Creek and Eaton Ferry Bridge. Live shad and bucktails are the go-to baits, with trolling Cordell Redfins producing good results.
3. Crappie: Schools are holding near submerged structures, including underwater timber in creeks like Lizard Creek. Use jigs or small live minnows at mid-depths to target these concentrations.
4. Sunfish (Bream): Moving toward spawning beds in shallow water; try crickets or small jigs close to shore.
5. Catfish: Strong action continues with large blues up to 30 pounds being caught. Cut bait, nightcrawlers, and live shad near the bottom in deeper channels are most effective.
Clear skies and mild temperatures combined with light winds make for comfortable fishing conditions this week. As water temperatures rise, bass and sunfish are increasingly active in shallow areas, while stripers remain focused on creek mouths and structure. Anglers should take advantage of calm conditions to explore both main lake points and creeks for a variety of species. Overall, this is a great time to get out on Lake Gaston and enjoy consistent action across multiple fish types. Tight lines!
