The lake is well into the turnover phase and that has slowed fishing some compared to recent weeks, but there are plenty of fish being caught you’ll just have to work a little harder than you did during Sept. The fish are also using more of the lake, and while there are fish using the deep water areas, there are fish moving up onto points and humps as well. The fish will also leave the lower end and the middle and upper parts of the lake can be very productive as well.
The Striper bite is typical for this time of year, and the patterns are varied. Down rods are probably the biggest producer, followed very closely by the umbrella rig. Depending on the time of day, and wher e you are at, there are also some fish taking freelines and live baits on the planer boards. So in a nutshell, be prepared to use a variety of techniques.
Pulling the Umbrella is very effective and is also a good way to look for fish. Target humps, and points in the 35 to 40 foot range. Beginning at this point last year, this point/submerged island pattern was very strong, and very consistent. It is an easy pattern because if the fish will often be in big schools and very easy to see on the sonar. Generally, if you see them they will take the rig, but will often spook after you make one or two passes. If you will revisit the same place in an hour or so, often the fish will usually return and be ready to take your offering again.
We are getting a few reports from the night shift, and they are pretty good! Lots of smaller fish being caught on the Bombers, and that will pattern will probably get stronger as the water cools! With the mild weather we are having you might want to dust off the Bombers and take ‘em fishing one night!
Bass fishing is pretty good, but the patterns are widely varied and the fish are moving frequently. As is often the case as the lake turns, every day is diffenent and versatility is the key! With that being noted, here are some general guidelines to get you started. On the lower end, brush is awfully consistent, 20 to 25 feet is a god number. This brush pile bite seems to be best when there is plenty of sun. Throw a top water or fish head over the brush, and then follow that up with the worm. The same pattern will also produce in the middle and upper parts of the lake, but you should not have to fish as deep, more like 12 to 20 feet. If you are in the upper two thirds of the lake, there is also a pretty good shallow bite, try buzz baits and rattletraps around any shallow cover in the back parts of the coves and pockets.
There are some surfacing fish that bite is sporadic, but still be on the lookout, they may pop up anywhere, at any time. Regardless of where you are on the lake, keep tabs on the bait schools. Many of the fish are really moving with the bait, so locating the shad/Blueback’s can be a big asset.
Crappie fishing is excellent right now with anglers reporting some huge numbers. Triple digit catches have been common, so you may want to devote some time to searching out a fish dinner. The upper areas of the lake are best, and brush piles have been the big producers. Look for brush that is in 15 to 25 feet of water, topping out around 6 to 15 feet. The fish are really starting to bunch up once you find them and 360 or side imaging can be a big plus here. Hair jigs and soft plastics ware both accounting for good catches right now.
Good Fishing!
Capt. Mack
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