Updated when we get back from the lake. No algorithms — just real anglers.
Surface Temp
74°F
Up 2° this week
Sky
Partly Cloudy
Light SW wind
Wind
6–10 mph
From the southwest
Lake Level
723.4 ft
3.2 ft above pool
Striped Bass
Shad balls breaking the surface from 5:45 to 7:15 AM. Topwater walking baits and 4" pearl swimbaits are crushing it. Look for the gulls.
Working Techniques
Smallmouth Bass
Drop‑shot a 4" green pumpkin minnow on 25‑35 ft transitions. Best bite from 10 AM to 1 PM with the sun overhead.
Working Techniques
Crappie
Find brush in 18–22 ft of water on creek channel bends. Live minnows on a #2 hook with a small split shot. Limits being caught daily.
Working Techniques
Walleye
Trolling deep‑diving stickbaits at 1.8–2.2 mph along the channel. Best color has been chartreuse/firetiger. Mostly 14–18" fish.
Working Techniques