Bluegills and catfish are taking nightcrawlers, fished in shallow water, almost on the shore. White perch are active throughout the lake on worms and crickets. Bass action fair to good. Best action is early and late in the day on plastic worms and crankbaits. Bass are fairly consistent throughout the river, from the rocks in the back to the mouth of the river.
Catfish fishing is excellent.
Plenty of cats in the 10-15 pound class are caught, along with the smaller fish. Cut bait and clam snouts are the preferred baits. Lots of catfish activity in the Fletcher's Boathouse area, along with an occasional striper. The main channel through the city is showing largemouth bass being taken on plastic lures and crankbaits around the main river bridge pilings. Deep banks with rip-rap on them are also attracting bass.