Water Level: 199.54 | Water Temperature: 56.6˚
Weather: 46˚ | Rain Showers Likely | Winds: 6 mph
1. Crappie: Concentrated around boat docks and submerged brushpiles, crappie are suspending near creek channels. Use live minnows or small jigs fished slowly to entice bites.
2. Largemouth Bass: Bass remain active in 10-14 feet of water along long points and creek banks. Effective presentations include jig ‘n pig rigs, slow retrieved crankbaits, and large spinnerbaits.
3. Striped Bass: Stripers are holding tight around bridge structures and creek mouths, especially Poplar Creek, Songbird Creek, and Lizard Creek. Live shad baits and deep trolling techniques continue to produce.
4. White Perch: Jigging with Hopkins Shorties in the creeks is a productive method for white perch this week.
With cool air temperatures and rain showers likely, fish are settling into predictable late-fall patterns. Water temps in the mid-50s mean slower presentations will be more effective for bass and crappie. Stripers remain focused near deeper structure and creek mouths, so targeting these areas with live bait or trolling will increase success. Anglers are encouraged to be patient and persistent this week – steady, deliberate fishing will pay off as the lake transitions into winter.
