Water Level: 199.65 | Water Temperature: 74.1˚
Weather: 67˚ | Slight Chance Rain Showers | Winds: 7 mph
1. Largemouth Bass: Focus on creek channels and main river points with depths of 4-8 feet where shad are concentrated. Use plastic worms, crankbaits in shad or silver colors, and soft plastic jerk baits. Topwater baits like Baby Chug Bugs and Zoom Horny Toads are effective early and late in coves with leaf cover.
2. Striped Bass: Target suspended fish in 16-20 feet of water along the main river channel, trolling bucktails and Cordell Hot Spots. Live bait remains productive especially near the Route 85 Bridge downlake.
3. Crappie: Excellent action around submerged brushpiles and solid structures in 12-14 feet of water. Small minnows fished slowly near boat docks in Mill Creek, Poplar Creek, and back ends of creeks with milfoil are yielding 1-2 pound fish.
With stable water levels and mild temperatures, anglers can expect consistent fishing this week despite the slight chance of rain showers. Winds at 7 mph should allow for comfortable trolling and precise presentations. Early mornings and late afternoons remain prime times to capitalize on bass topwater activity and striper movement. Overall, Lake Gaston continues to provide great opportunities for anglers targeting multiple species as we move deeper into the fall season.
