by Michael | Jan 26, 2023 | Fishing Report
Largemouth bass are hitting crankbaits and Rat-L-Traps in 4-6 feet of water just inside the feeder creeks and shallow coves. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits are also taking some large bass, particularly in clearer water. Crappie fishing is excellent. Striper activity is...
by Michael | Jan 19, 2023 | Fishing Report
When the wind allows access to the lake, largemouth bass are hitting crankbaits in 4-6 feet of water just inside the feeder creeks. Good-sized largemouth bass are also being caught on slow-rolled spinnerbaits, fished along steep dropping points in the Poplar Creek...
by Michael | Jan 12, 2023 | Fishing Report
Overview: (skip below to view report) After a brief respite, colder temperatures will back throughout the area over the weekend. Water will be freezing around launch ramps in the early morning. Be extremely careful to ensure you ONLY launch the boat. Make sure you...
by Michael | Jan 5, 2023 | Fishing Report
Overview: (skip below to view report) The warmer temperatures after the freeze have not stopped the fish from biting, but freezing temperatures will return soon so beware. Some anglers are still taking fish daily from a limited number of haunts throughout the lake....
by Michael | Dec 29, 2022 | Fishing Report
Overview: (skip below to view report) With the extreme cold weather throughout the state, icy conditions are prevalent. Keep this in mind when launching boats as the ramps are very likely to be icy, particularly if another boat has launched prior to your arrival. Many...
by Michael | Dec 22, 2022 | Fishing Report
Overview: (skip below to view report) Even with the cold weather coming in throughout the area, anglers should still be able to catch fish. Look for bass to become active on shallow banks dropping off into deeper water. This should happen in the afternoon when the sun...
by Michael | Dec 15, 2022 | Fishing Report
Overview: (skip below to view report) With water temperatures getting low the fish are holding in the normal wintertime haunts, in deep water. Lots of good fish are being taken throughout the state by anglers who are patient. Plastic baits, fished at the base of...
by Michael | Dec 8, 2022 | Fishing Report
Overview: (skip below to view report) Most gamefish are holding in deeper water during this season of the year. Unless there is a warm water discharge in the vicinity, the fish will be deep and very sluggish. They will not move far or fast to feed, and successful...
by Michael | Dec 1, 2022 | Fishing Report
Overview: Most gamefish are holding in deeper water during this season of the year. Unless there is a warm water discharge in the vicinity, the fish will be deep and very sluggish. They will not move far or fast to feed, and successful anglers know that small baits,...
by Michael | Nov 24, 2022 | Fishing Report
Live bait and deep-trolling are producing some good striper catches, although the fish are running small. White perch continue to be caught, jigging in the creeks with Hopkins Shorties. Walleye are taken along with the white perch. Crappie anglers are taking good...
