Fish Report for 8-12-2013

Fishing at Lake Jennings was fair to good with most species being active

8-12-2013
Helix Ranger

Hello from your Lake Jennings!
The water temps are still averaging 78.5 degrees so if you are looking for top water action try the first few hours of daylight and start again around the last hour of daylight and right into the night. This applies to both the Bass and Wipers so try throwing right into the bubbles around the tower. Here's a hint, the aerator is run during the night and kicks off early morning so try night fishing on Friday and Saturday. Aside from that, fish the Bass around the weed lines and the Wipers you will need to track down since they are on the move in schools. The cats are still being caught but as we go up in water temp a couple more degrees they will start there move back into the deep. Red Ears and Sun Fish continue to bite hard in the back of the coves.

Let's talk a minute about the great campground. There are sites still available as each weekend rolls around but during the last day or two before a weekend it sales out every time. During the week there are less campers and shore fishing is still available below the campground. Book now and enjoy the camping and fishing.

Best Catfish Spots: In the coves but soon back to the deeper waters and the buoyline at the tower
Best Catfish Bait: Just about anything this time of year, Mackerel, Chicken Liver, Dough Bait and Nightcrawlers
Best Bass Spots: Points in 15' to 20' of water and fishing the bubbles from the aerator
Best Bass Lures/Bait: Crankbaits run shallow for early morning and evening top water and throughout the day using a drop shot with colors like Morning Dawn
Best Wiper Spots: On the move in schools
Best Wiper Lures/Bait: Crankbaits, Rapalas and Spinners for trolling. For shore fishing or sitting out in a boat use live Shad or dead Anchovies and Minnows
Best Pan Fish Spots: Cloister and Half Moon Coves
Best Pan Fish Bait: Wax Worms and Meal Worms.
Notables: Nothing reported this week. Let us know how your fishing went!

Prognosis: With warmer water temps all species will continue to be active. Based on what happens over the next couple of months will determines if more Wipers are put in this year or a few months into the next year. Right now I am planning on stocking more in November right after we get through the heat. The average size put in so far is 13" and the next stocking will be 15" plus.

Water Temperature: 78.5 degrees on surface

Note New Hours:
Friday: 5:00 PM to Midnight
Saturday: 5:30 AM to Midnight
Sunday: 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM


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