Water Level: 299.5 | Water Temperature: 59.7˚ Weather: 69˚ | Patchy Fog | Winds: 3 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are starting to move onto main lake points and secondary humps in 5-10 feet of water. Soft plastics rigged Texas or Carolina style around buckbrush and submerged willows are producing well. Early morning topwater action […]

Water Level: 299.34 | Water Temperature: 63.1˚ Weather: 67˚ | Clear | Winds: 5 mph 1. Striped Bass: Try trolling bucktails and Redfins 10-15 feet deep along the main channel from Clarksville to Bowie Point. Night fishing near the dam and Eastland Creek with broken back Redfins remains productive. 2. Largemouth Bass: Focus on points […]

Water Level: 299.69 | Water Temperature: 61.3˚ Weather: 49˚ | Clear | Winds: 6 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are active in shallow to mid-depths especially around buckbrush and willow bushes in 3-7 feet of water. Try plastic worms creature baits or spinnerbaits fished slowly near rocky points and submerged wood. 2. Striped Bass: Stripers […]

Water Level: 299.88 | Water Temperature: 62.1˚ Weather: 59˚ | Partly Cloudy | Winds: 10 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are active in 6-12 feet of water around buckbrush willow trees and rocky points. Early mornings favor topwater baits like buzzbaits and Zara Spooks while mid-day bites improve on jig ‘n pig rigs plastic worms […]

Water Level: 300.18 | Water Temperature: 54.5˚ Weather: 56˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 1 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are beginning to move toward spawning areas in the backs of creeks and coves. Focus on fishing near flooded brush and buckbrush around creek channels in 8-12 feet of water. Use Carolina-rigged lizards or plastic […]

Water Level: 300.32 | Water Temperature: 56.3˚ Weather: 48˚ | Mostly Clear | Winds: 7 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are beginning to stage for the spawn holding tight to flooded buckbrush and willow trees in 6-12 feet of water. Early morning topwaters around points and brushy banks are productive switching to slow-falling jig ‘n […]

Water Level: 300.71 | Water Temperature: 57.2˚ Weather: 63˚ | Mostly Clear | Winds: 3 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are transitioning into pre-spawn and early spawning behavior. Target flooded buckbrush and willow bushes on main lake points and creek backs. Use jig ‘n pig Carolina-rigged lizards and spinnerbaits in 6-12 feet of water. Early […]

Water Level: 300.68 | Water Temperature: 53.2˚ Weather: 37˚ | Clear | Winds: 6 mph 1. Striped Bass: Active and moving upriver as the spawning run begins. Target live shad near Nutbush Creek Palmer’s Point and below Kerr Dam during generation. Medium depths around 15-25 feet and current edges are productive. 2. Largemouth Bass: In […]

Water Level: 300.46 | Water Temperature: 53.4˚ Weather: 61˚ | Mostly Clear | Winds: 8 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Pre-spawn activity is increasing with bass staging around main lake points and flooded willow bushes. Target depths of 6-10 feet using jig ‘n pig presentations spinnerbaits in black/blue or chartreuse and plastic craw imitations. Flipping i...

Water Level: 300.1 | Water Temperature: 50.2˚ Weather: 33˚ | Partly Cloudy | Winds: 1 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are transitioning into pre-spawn patterns holding around main lake rocky points and rip-rap. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits jig ‘n pig combos and plastic grubs fished near willows and buckbrush are producing bites. 2. Striped Bass: Stripers...

Water Level: 299.44 | Water Temperature: 50.9˚ Weather: 27˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 5 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are starting to move shallow as water temps approach 51˚ staging around bushes on points creek backs and coves. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits jig ‘n pig combos and plastic grubs fished near riprap and submerged wood remain […]

Water Level: 298.71 | Water Temperature: 44.4˚ Weather: 60˚ | Partly Cloudy | Winds: 3 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are starting to move shallow focusing on rocky points and shallow bushes in 5-10 feet of water. Use spinnerbaits jig ‘n pig combos and crankbaits with shad or bluegill patterns to target these staging fish. […]

Water Level: 298.31 | Water Temperature: 41.4˚ Weather: 45˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 3 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are starting to move toward shallow points and creek mouths as water temperatures slowly rise. Target 5-10 feet near rocky red clay points using crankbaits spinnerbaits and plastic grubs. 2. Crappie: Excellent fishing continues over [...

Water Level: 297.68 | Water Temperature: 41.4˚ Weather: 31˚ | Chance Rain Showers | Winds: 8 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Fishing is fair to good on main lake points and shallow humps in 6-10 feet of water near rocks and brush. Use crankbaits spinnerbaits and plastic grubs as well as Carolina-rigged lizards to entice bites. […]

Water Level: 295.6 | Water Temperature: 39.9˚ Weather: 47˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 5 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Fair to good action on main lake points and creek mouths in 6-8 feet of water. Use spinnerbaits crankbaits or live shad near rocky bottoms and submerged timber. 2. Crappie: Excellent bite over brushpiles and creek […]

Water Level: 294.24 | Water Temperature: 39˚ Weather: 50˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 6 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Fair action continuing on spinnerbaits and live shad in 6-8 feet of water especially around main lake points and rocky shorelines. Rat-L-Traps remain effective for larger bass holding near creek mouths and back coves. 2. Crappie: […]

Water Level: 294.26 | Water Temperature: 39.7˚ Weather: 33˚ | Chance Light Rain | Winds: 0 mph 1. Striped Bass: Fishing remains solid with live shad and 3/8 ounce bucktails producing the best results. Focus on old river channel bends and Rudds Creek for your best chances. 2. Largemouth Bass: Bass are holding near main […]

Water Level: 294.28 | Water Temperature: 42.4˚ Weather: 17˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 5 mph 1. Striper: Fishing remains productive using live bait and 3/8 ounce bucktails especially near Rudds Creek Bridge and old river channel bends. Slow presentations in deeper water (15-25 feet) yield the best results. 2. Largemouth Bass: Bass are holding […]

Water Level: 294.7 | Water Temperature: 44.8˚ Weather: 13˚ | Clear | Winds: 0 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Target main lake gravel points and rocky drop-offs in 15-25 feet of water using jig ‘n pig setups spinnerbaits or 10+ crankbaits in shad patterns. Afternoon sun is prompting some bass to move shallower on points to […]

Water Level: 294.69 | Water Temperature: 46.9˚ Weather: 36˚ | Mostly Clear | Winds: 6 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Look for bass near main lake gravel points and shallow flats in 10-15 feet of water. Use shad-colored crankbaits and large spinnerbaits with a slow steady retrieve to entice bites in cooler water. 2. Crappie: Crappie […]