Fish wooded coves and brushy main lake shoreline areas. April and May are the best months. Largemouth, Kentucky Spotted Bass - Largemouth 10 to 14 inches predominate, with some up to 21 inches. Fair numbers of spotted bass to 2 pounds present. Hybrid Striped Bass - Stocked about 5.5 million fry between 1995 and 2000.
Anglers obtain live shad by using cast nets.
Cast jigs or surface plugs when hybrids chase shad at the surface. Anglers are encouraged to cut the line on deeply hooked hybrids to be released back into the lake. Easy shoreline access provides great spring and fall fishing. Lots of rock bass, bluegill, carp, and suckers along the whole length of the river. Channel catfish fishing is best from Dayton downstream to Cincinnati area.