The lake dropped slightly to 11 percent of capacity, and continuing to drop at a slow pace as more water is being released than is coming in. Crappie continue to be caught around the South Fork area. Anglers finding the right structure and deep brush holding fish have had the best luck. Crappie are coming on live small/medium minnows and minijigs. The catfish action has been excellent in the evening with good stringers of fish being taken. The quality whiskerfish are showing on Triple S Dip Bait, nightcrawlers and cut baits. The bass action has been hit or miss. Our contacts reported action on jigs, spinnerbaits and Senko’s. The trout bite has been fair to good from shore. The best action has been with garlic scented Powerbait and spinners at the river inlet. The boaters trolling around the dam are picking out a few on leadcore with needlefish and Tasmanian devils.

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