The colder weather has slowed fishing somewhat. However, with a bout of stable weather, fishing will pick up. Some large spotted bass are being caught. Some of the largest spotted bass in West Virginia are found in R.D. Bailey Lake. The spotted bass will be found along the rocky drops, with clay points another good spot to try.
Good baits are plastic jigs in smoke and chartreuse colors or live shad.
These bass can be found moving into shallower water to feed during any warm spell. Hybrid striped bass feed on shad, so watch for any schools of shad because the hybrid will usually be nearby. Walleye are starting to be creeled by local anglers. Best places to try are along the shallow clay flats either early or late. Best baits are jigs tipped with minnows or nightcrawlers.