Fish Report for 5-19-2023

The lake held at 95 percent of capacity, and fishing has been great

5-19-2023
Chad Burton and Chris Borden

The lake held at 95 percent of capacity, and fishing has been great. Bass anglers did very well with topwater baits early followed by finesse baits later in the day. Whopper Ploppers and walking baits worked well for the surface bite. Anglers found biters from 5 to 20 feet deep later in the day. Drop shot, Neko rigs, and darter heads all fooled the spotted bass. Shad, Aaron’s Magic, and Ox Blood were good color choices. White bass took topwater in the backs of coves, and they fell for white in-line spinners and spoons as well. Catfish ate dip bait and chicken liver, and crappie fell for minijigs tipped with crappie nibbles and small live minnows.



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