Bass fishing was on a day to day basis this past week, but even on the slower days limits were possible with reaction baits or with bottom bumping techniques. Shad are still being spotted on or near the surface at the East end of the lake. This has been producing some early top water action.

The Catfish bite has tapered off a little more than last week, but a few of the larger grade kitties did come out of Sweetwater on cut mackerel.

There were some decent Crappie action this past week, as slabs to 2 lbs. were reported in at the marina. Small tubes and mini jigs tipped with mealworms were the best offering for the panfish.

Trout fishing has ground to a halt with only a few fish coming out of the dam area on drifted crawlers. Bow fishing for carp is still good in the early morning hours. Best locations are at Clark's and the marker buoys on the north west end of the dam.