Water Level: 199.52 | Water Temperature: 57.4˚
Weather: 61˚ | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | Winds: 8 mph
1. Crappie: Schools remain suspended over creek channels and near submerged brushpiles in 14-16 feet of water. Use small minnows and tiny jigs for best results.
2. Largemouth Bass: Slow presentations like jig ‘n pig baits and spinnerbaits worked near long points in 10-14 feet of water continue to produce bites. Patience is key.
3. Striped Bass: Holding around bridges and creek mouths such as Poplar, Songbird, and Lizard Creeks. Live shad and deep trolling with large bucktails are effective.
4. White Perch: Jigging with small jigs or Hopkins Shorties in creeks can yield good catches, especially near creek channels and main lake points.
With cooler water temperatures and unsettled weather bringing showers and thunderstorms, fish activity is steady but can be sporadic. Focus on slower presentations and target key structural areas like creek mouths, submerged brush, and mid-lake channels. Conditions favor patient anglers willing to work the deeper water and suspended schools. Get out and enjoy the late fall bite on Lake Gaston!
