Fishing Report (Updated 5.9.2008)

Striped Bass: Fair.  Striped bass are scattered around the lake and best action is coming drifting or trolling free lined herring early and then switching to cut bait in 10-40 feet of water in the middle of the day.  Some action is also being reported trolling bucktails and Road Runners.  

Largemouth Bass: Excellent.  Most bass have already spawned, although a few remain on the beds, but the fish have skipped the traditional post-spawn slowdown and continue to feed aggressively.  Fish Carolina or Texas Rigged worms in 2 to 15 feet of water; the best colors are watermelon candy and green pumpkinseed, or anything green.   Spot removers are also working very well in the same colors.  Also try topwater lures early and late and floating worms throughout the day.

Crappie: Fair.  Crappie have generally finished spawning and moved back out to deeper water and the bite has been slow with the irregular weather patterns.  Best action is coming fishing down rods on deeper brushpiles or trolling with minnows and jigs in 6 to 15 feet of water around creek mouths.   

Bream and Shellcracker:  Excellent.  Fish are coming onto the beds and will continue to spawn for the next month or two, especially around full moons.  Fish in 6 inches down to 8 feet of water using redworms, baby nightcrawlers, and crickets.

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