White bass, stripers and walleye are being taken. Little Cleo spoons are being used the most, with Kastmasters a close 2nd. You still have to watch the ice even though it was a full foot thick on New Years Day. Also the 2001 licenses are now available. Smallmouth Bass fair try Slugo-type baits in the hot water.
Heads work well on the flat points above the discharge.
Don't be afraid to try larger baits for larger fish. River breaks and brushpiles 18 to 22 feet deep. A few nice fish being caught in the heated dock. As the lake gets frozen lake-wide this is great gathering spot to help with cabin fever. Walleye Poor, Mixed bag with everything else chasing shad for fall White Bass Poor, Running around with crappie looking for an easy meal.