From Fountainhead Park we hear that there were lots of folks on the water this past weekend. Bass were slow, but anglers did well with crappie and bluegills. Most of the bass are being taken early, on submerged wood and main lake points, and in the creek channel bends when the sun is up. Catfish fishing is picking up noticeably. Better baits are clam snouts and cut bait.
Crappies are available on minnows and tiny jigs over the main river channel.
Buzzbaits and top-water lures will take them at that time. As the sun gets up, switch to dropoffs in 8-15 feet of water around submerged structure. Plastic worms are the preferred bait. Crappie action is hot when the schools are found. Better choices of lures are Bass Assassins, buzz baits and plastic worms.