Fishing Report – August 18, 2022

Bass fishing is good, particularly in the lower and upper parts of the lake. Topwaters are producing early and late in the day. Main lake points are producing bass on crankbaits, carolina-rigged plastic worms and spinnerbaits. The key to fishing this lake is finding...

Fishing Report – August 11, 2022

Bass action is good for anglers using topwater lures early and late in the day. After the sun comes up, plastic worms and crayfish colored grubs are taking fish on main lake and creek points, and boat docks. Best areas for bass are the willow grass beds adjacent to...

Fishing Report – August 4, 2022

Topwater lures produce well in early mornings around brush piles and boat docks. Deep diving crankbaits, worked on light line, are producing larger bass on main lake points. Carolina-rigged plastic worms are taking bass from the stump fields in 6-12 feet of water....

Fishing Report – July 14, 2022

Crappie are holding in brush piles in 12-18 feet of water and taking live minnows and tiny jigs. Largemouth bass are holding in 12-20 feet of water and may be taken on plastic worms and deep diving crankbaits. Red seem to be the most productive color in the clear...

Fishing Report – July 7, 2022

Lots of bass being caught by patient anglers fishing Carolina-rigged lizards in 12-20 feet of water. The fish are holding tight to structure. Boat docks and submerged wood cover on the lower part of the lake are the better pattern, particularly early and late in the...

Fishing Report – June 30, 2022

This will be a busy weekend on the water. Please be safe and WEAR your PFD. Remember to drink plenty of WATER or fluids with electrolytes. Dehydration is never a good idea. Between sun and wind, fluids evaporate from your body. Sunscreen is your friend. If you...

Fishing Report – June 23, 2022

Catfishing is excellent. Bass are deep, taking plastic worms on main lake points and boat docks. Carolina-rigged lizards are the most productive baits. Uplake, live shad are taking striper and large bass, suspended in the main river channel. Plastic frogs and floating...

Fishing Report – June 16, 2022

Bass fishing is good, with Carolina rigged Zoom lizards and centipedes, in pumpkin pepper colors, taking good fish off the points. Don’t neglect topwater baits in the fringe of grass on the points. Docks are always good on lake gaston, as are bridge crossings,...

Fishing Report – June 9, 2022

Topwaters are taking good fish in the early morning hours. After sunup, plastic worms and lizards, fished on the main lake points are the ticket. Dock patterns are coming into their own as bass are orienting to dock pilings throughout the lake. Soft plastics skipped...

Fishing Report – June 2, 2022

Bass fishing is good. Carolina rigged Zoom lizards and centipedes, in pumpkin pepper colors, are taking good fish off the points. Smaller fish are being taken around the grass beds and on topwater lures, early and late in the day. Bream are being caught on live...