Water Level: 199.6 | Water Temperature: 74.7˚
Weather: 64˚ | Cloudy | Winds: 8 mph
1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are actively feeding near creek channels and grass beds in 4-8 feet of water. Use plastic worms, grubs, and topwater baits like Baby Chug Bugs and Zoom Horny Toads around hydrilla edges and shallow coves with leaf cover.
2. Striped Bass: Stripers are scattered but can be found suspended 16-20 feet deep in the main river channel. Trolling bucktails, Cordell Hot Spots, or live bait near bridge areas remains productive.
3. Crappie: Crappie are holding tight to submerged brushpiles and solid structures 12-14 feet deep. Small minnows fished slowly around these areas, especially in back creek coves, are yielding good catches.
Cloudy skies and moderate winds are creating favorable fishing conditions this week. As water temperatures begin to cool, fish are transitioning to fall patterns, moving into slightly deeper water but still staging around structure and bait concentrations. Anglers should focus on a mix of slow presentations near cover and active topwater or crankbait techniques during low-light periods. Stay flexible and target creek channels, grass beds, and brush piles for the best success. Happy fishing!
