Catfish are cooperative all over the river. Fish clam snouts, nightcrawlers, cut bait or live minnows on flats adjacent to the river channel. These fish put up a great fight, so be prepared for good times. In the creeks, fish the lily pad fields with plastic worms and grass rats for bass. Small rattling crankbaits and plastic worms are the better choice for bass, while live minnows and tiny jigs are taking the crappie.
Catfish action is good around the islands at the mouth of the river.
Cut bait and crab are the baits of choice. Bass catches are fair, said Charlie Taylor. Patient anglers are catching the bass, on main lake points and dropoffs in 10-14 feet of water. Deep-diving crankbaits and plastic worms are taking most of the fish. Catfish, 7-11 pounds, are hungry and taking clam snouts, cut bait and crab.