The water is 63 degrees and in the bushes. Smallmouth fishing is excellent on jigs around rocky points in 15-20 feet of water. There is some action on topwater or jerk baits in the back of pockets. Crappie fishing remains good in 5 feet of water around brush or other structure. The lake is 63 degrees and rising slowly.
Crappie fishing is good to excellent on minnows in shallow water around brush or fallen trees.
Catfish are good on nightcrawlers or cut bait along the river channel. Crappie fishing remains good, with the best action coming along the river channel on minnows. Richard Steele checked in with a 30-fish limit on Monday fishing 20 feet deep. Bass fishing continues to be good, with spinnerbaits or crankbaits working best. Catfish also are good on cut bait or nightcrawlers.