Fishing Report (Updated 5.14.2008)

Water levels have risen considerably over the past two months and water temperatures have hit the low 70s. 

Striped and Hybrid Bass:  Good.  The largest striper are being taken fishing cut bait in the mouths of creeks, and smaller ones are being caught free lining herring in the Parksville area.  Striper are also being caught down lining in 24 to 30 feet of water.

Largemouth Bass: Very good.  Bass have completed spawning and begun to feed on spawning herring.  Fishing spinnerbaits off points has been productive as have topwater lures such as Zara Spooks and Pencil Poppers.  Target points in the main lake areas.   Black and purple soft plastics are also still productive. 

Crappie: Good.  Crappie have moved back out to deeper water but can be caught around brush piles and bridges at night. 

Shellcracker: Excellent. Fish have moved very shallow and are preparing to spawn.  Target shellcracker using red worms, pink worms, and crickets.     

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