Currents at this lake make it somewhat like a river. Fish will hold in current break areas and use cover to ambush passing baitfish. Water temperature changes cause fish to seek warmer water in the spring and cooler water in the summer. Since there are times when the power plant generates power, it then pumps water into the plant causing a stronger current swirling around the lake. On the other hand, when the plant is inactive, there is very little water movement.
Fish become more active when the plant turns on after a short spell of inactivity.
Fish will tend to move out of their deep water sanctuaries to shallow cover where they will sit behind mid-lake weed patches or on the lee side of points to ambush baitfish passing by. Should you ever find a strong current by these areas, don't pass them up and cast crankbaits and spinner baits as well as using your favorite live bait presentations. These areas can produce walleyes, bass, stripers and more. In early spring, start by fishing the areas on the west side of the lake. This is the warmest side as it is closest to the hot water discharge.