The lake fell to 64 percent of capacity, and anglers reported good fishing

Fish Report for 9-22-2023

The lake fell to 64 percent of capacity, and anglers reported good fishing

9-22-2023
Chad Burton and Chris Borden

The lake fell to 64 percent of capacity, and anglers reported good fishing. Anglers have been scoring decent numbers of spotted bass on drop shot, darter head grubs, and Ned rigs in 10 to 20 feet of water. Smaller baits have been producing well. As usual green pumpkin, browns, bluegill patterns, and baitfish were good color choices. Senkos fooled fish up closer to shore, with the Thin and Pro-style Senkos working the best. Bass also took topwater and crankbaits early in the day. Topwater baits also fooled white bass, but in-line spinners and spoons were also effective. Catfish fell for cut baits, dip bait, and chicken liver, and crappie anglers looked for crappie over submerged brush and rocks. Crappie took minijigs and small live minnows.

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