Water Level: 199.68 | Water Temperature: 74.3˚
Weather: 59˚ | Rain Showers | Winds: 9 mph
1. Largemouth Bass: Focus on main lake points and shallow stump fields in 4-8 feet of water. Plastic worms, spinnerbaits with small willowleaf blades, and topwater baits like Baby Chug Bugs and Zoom Horny Toads are producing well, especially around grassbeds and boat dock brush piles.
2. Crappie: Holding in 12-15 feet near submerged brushpiles around boat docks, particularly in Mill Creek and Poplar Creek. Live minnows and small jigs remain the top choices for enticing bites.
3. Striped Bass: Schools are scattered with sporadic surface activity. Try trolling live shad or fishing near the dam with trolled baits and half-ounce Hopkins spoons to increase your chances.
4. White Perch: Jigging Hopkins spoons near creek mouths continues to be effective, especially in the areas where stripers are active.
With the cooler air temperatures and persistent rain showers, fish are transitioning toward more stable patterns near structure and deeper water. The steady 9 mph winds may push baitfish into protected areas, concentrating predator activity. Anglers should focus on adapting lure presentations around docks, brush piles, and grassbeds, taking advantage of early mornings and late evenings for topwater action. Keep an eye on changing weather fronts as they can trigger short bursts of feeding frenzy across species. Overall, this week offers solid opportunities for anglers willing to target multiple species with a variety of baits and techniques. Good luck out there!
