Dec 10, 2025
GREAT. Water stained; 61.3 degrees; 0.95 feet above pool. Catfish action is excellent, with eater-size fish running larger than usual, especially on baited holes in 12-30 feet of water; Catfish Bubblegum, liver, worms, and punch bait are all producing well. Anglers targeting bigger fish should drift natural baits like cut bream or shad–bites are fewer, but trophy blues are in the mix. Bass are active on offshore structure and along shad-filled banks, with deep crankbaits on ledges and Texas-rigged plastics or creature baits working best early and late. Report by Brad Doyle with Bradley’s Guide Service. Crappie numbers remain strong around timber and structure in 13-28 feet, hitting hair jigs, plastics, and minnows, though bites have been light. Hybrid action is solid, with fish scattered and schooling in 18-34 feet, taking slabs, spoons, larger minnows, and shad; many juveniles are showing up, so check tooth patches for proper ID. Always wear your life jacket. Report by Mike Cason, Fishical Therapy.