Largemouth Bass – The fish have moved into deeper patterns with the warmer weather, however, that should change with the cold front that has just moved through. ...more Generally speaking fish topwater in the early mornings and adjust a foot deeper every hour for the next 6-8 hrs. Fish the major creeks
like Sturgeon, Contrary, Mitchell, Marshall and Pigeon where you might
even be able to catch a few on a Tiger Shad spinnerbait in the
afternoons. Up lake fish will be on the crankbait holes (rocks, ledges
and brush) but will prefer plastic worms. Keep an eye on the extreme
headwaters for big bass on gizzard shad. When this happens, use
lipless crankbaits such as a Rat L Trap.

Striper - Very good fishing is here for those that like to use lures
for striper. You can target breaking fish in the morning within a mile
either side of the 208 marinas using lures like a Super Spook, Jr.
Larger fish can be caught below the surface action by vertically
jigging Toothache spoons, casting sassy shads or Sea Shads. Trolling is still very effective, but that should be slowing soon. Gulls are here , but they’re not much help yet.
The best bite has been late afternoons around the splits and Rose Valley.

Crappie – Fish are around bridges, docks and structure, as they are slowly moving away from most bridges. Varies depths depending on the day and conditions. Small minnows and jigs.

Water temps upper 60’s to low 70’s

Carlos