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2011 Fishing Reports
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December
26, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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38 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 708.46
Discharge 16,000 |
Water Clarity |
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Good |
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Hope everyone had a great Christmas and hope
you have a happy new year.
Crappie fishing is getting better the water is
cooling off so the bite is getting good. Fish the bluffs in 20 ft of water
and more fishing 12 to 15 ft deep. Fish the outside trees along the bluffs
and don't be in a hurry. The best is to use double jigs in the 1/16 oz
sizes. You can try two different colors art the same time but blk/char is
the beat. We fished Wednesday and caught several and some good ones.
Remember its cool out so be patient!
Catfish are being caught in the main lake
channels in 20 plus feet of water and fishing 15 ft deep. The best is
fresh cut bait but hot dogs and frozen shad will work. This time of year
you can catch some good ones so don't let the cold keep you away.
Ducks are here by the hundreds so if you are
looking for a trip to remember call Bucksaw and we will set you up with
Jeff Faulkenberry you will have the duck hunt of your life. And if you are
wanting a fishing trip call Richard, our boats are ready.
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Date |
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December
20, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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43 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.59
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie are going strong and the bite is good.
We are catching them on the bluffs in 20 plus feet of water using a double
jig. Black and chartreuse have been the best. Fish in 12 to 14 ft. deep and
fish the outer trees on the bluffs. Don't be in a hurry. The ends of the
bluffs and across the mouth of the creeks are the best. Some big ones are
being caught. The bite will get even better when the water cools more.
Catfish are being caught in the main lake channels in 25 ft. of water
fishing 15 ft. deep. Any kind of bait will work but the best is fresh cut
shad. Fish using jugs and the action can be good and very good eating out of
this cold water.
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Date |
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December 6, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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48 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 706.05
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Great Shape |
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Crappie are being caught on the bluffs and in
the main feeder creeks. The bluffs are the best place to fish for the bite.
Fish in 20 ft. of water or deeper and fish 15 ft. deep. Jigs are working
better than live bait and any color jig will work. The early bite is the
best.
Catfish are being caught in the main lake channels. Fish in 20 ft. of water
and fish 12 ft. deep. Fresh cut bait is the best but hotdogs and stink bait
will work also.
White Bass- no report
Black Bass- no report
The ducks are here so if you want a guided trip give Jeff a call at
660-477-3900. He will show you a great time!
Have fun and good luck!
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Date |
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November
29, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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51 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 705.48
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Great Shape |
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Deer season for does is open it will be a good
weekend for a hunt cooler weather and lots of deer,if you need a place to
stay our lodge is open for the winter.
Crappie are being caught on the bluffs and in the mouth of the creeks.Look
for 20 ft of water and more and fish 12 ft deep. A double jig rig in various
colors will work best.I went Saturday and 2 nice limits and caught them on
every color we tried. Remember its winter the bite can be very good slow
down and be patient you will catch fish.
Bass are being caught in the mouth of the creeks in 8 ft of water using
Black/Blue jigs. Look for the points that have timber on them and you will
get more bites.
Catfish are being caught in the main lake channels in 20 ft of water fishing
15 ft deep. Fishing with fresh cut bait is the best but hot dogs and shrimp
will work. Blue cats are what's being caught,and you can catch several.
White Bass no report.
Crappie fishing in the winter can be the best fishing of the year. We will
be guiding all winter so give us a call 660-477-3900 and we will set up a
trip.
Ducks are in and Jeff is on them he has had some great trips so if you want
to book a duck hunt call now.
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Date |
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November
21, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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55 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 705.86
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing has been fair. The bite is best
on the bluffs in 20ft. of water or deeper fishing 12ft. deep. The bait of
choice is jigs 1/16oz. and all colors are working so try them all. Remember
the water is cooling off so slow down and you will get more bites.
Bass are being caught on jigs and spinner baits
in 5ft. to 10ft. of water. Fish the creeks in the back. Mid-day bite is the
best.
White bass are being caught on the main lake
points in 1ft. to 5ft. of water. Anything that resembles a shad will work
for bait. Keep on the move!
Catfish are being caught in the main lake
channels fishing 15ft. deep. Some good blue cats being caught. Fresh bait is
the best. So bring your throw net.
Deer season is here. We have been seeing some
big bucks come in. The lake is a great place to hunt because there are a lot
of deer, turkey and duck. We will be guiding for crappie all winter long so
give us a call. If you want to go on a great hunting trip call Jeff
Faulkenberry at 660-477-399. He will show you an awesome time. The lodge
will be open all year some come stay and hunt or fish with us at Bucksaw
Resort & Marina.
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Date |
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November
07, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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55 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.56
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing has slowed down some. The fish
are in the creeks and some are moving to the bluffs. Fish the creeks in 10
ft. of water and 1 ft. off the bottom. Fish from half way back to the
mouth. The other pattern is fish the timber on the bluffs. Fish in 20 ft.
of water and fish 12 ft. deep. Crappie tubes are the bait of choice. Try
different colors.
White bass are being caught on the windy
points in the dam area. Fish a rooster tail for the best results. Anything
small that resembles a shad will get bites. Remember keep on the move.
Reports of some hybrids being caught with the white bass.
Black bass are being caught on buzz baits in
the morning and a spinner baits later in the day. Fish the back of the
pockets and creeks in 1 ft. to 5 ft. of water. Some good ones are being
caught.
Catfish are being caught in the river channels
in 20 ft. of water fishing 12 ft. deep. All white cats being caught. Use
fresh cut bait. Jugs are working the best. Several being caught and they
are some good ones!!!
Remember the winter is a great time to catch a
lot of crappie so book your trip now. Duck hunters- Jeff Faulkenberry is
here and ready to take you on a duck hunt so give us a call at
660-477-3900.
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Date |
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October 30, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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58 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.52
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is fair. There have been several good ones come in this week.
Most of them were caught in the creeks in 10 ft. of water using minnows for
bait. Look for the creek channels and keep on the move. The bite is the best
early in the morning.
Bass are being caught in the pockets in 5 ft. and less water using crank baits
and spinner baits. Fish the pockets with little wind. Keep on the move because
the bite is good.
White bass are being caught on the windy points in the dam area. Fish with
anything that looks like a shad and keep on the move. The points must have
wind.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in the main lake. So when fishing, fish
in 15 ft. of water just off the bottom. Fish with any type of fresh cut bait.
We have seen some big ones coming in.
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Date |
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October 24, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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69 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.26
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is good in the creeks. Fish the flat side of the creeks
looking for brush in 7 ft to 12 ft of water. Fish from half way back to the
front of the creek. Minnows are working well and small jigs are working also.
White bass are on the windy points in 1 ft to 5 ft of water. Fish with a
rooster tail in the 1/8 oz size and keep on the move. White or any color that
is shad looking will work. Hit every windy point you can. The bite is good if
there is some wind.
Black bass are in the back of the creeks and pockets in 1 to 7 ft of water.
Fish with a spinner bait or a square bill crank bait. Fish the pockets with
wind being blown in.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 15 ft of water fishing just off the
bottom. Cut bait is the best. Set your lines at 12 ft. The bite has been good.
Some good ones coming in on rod and reel also. Mostly blues being caught.
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Date |
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October 16, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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69 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.34
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie Fishing
is Getting good.. The fish have moved to the back half of the creeks. Look for
the creeks with the best water some have algae in them and the bite is not
there. Fish in 6 to 10 ft ft of water.
Bass are being
caught on the main lake points in 2 to 6 ft of water. Early morning use a top
water and after sun up spinner bait all day. Light colors are the best.
White bass are
being caught trolling in 20 ft of water. Any color crank bait is working but
shad colors works best. Fish the humps and road beds. It wont be long and the
whites will be on every point with wind.
Catfish are being
caught on the main lake flats in 15 ft of water fishing 12 ft deep. Use fresh
cut bait for the best bite. Several blue cats coming in. There are several
good ones coming in.
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Date |
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October 10, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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69 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.56
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie Fishing is fair. The fish have moved to the back half of the
creeks. Look for the creeks with the best water some have alge in them and
the bite is not there. Fish the creek channels and the flats in the back
of the creeks. Minnows for bait.
Bass are being caught on the main lake points in 2 to 6 ft of water. Early
morning use a top water and after sun up spinner bait all day. Light
colors are the best.
White bass are being caught trolling in 20 ft of water. Any color crank
bait is working but shad colors works best. Fish the humps and road beds.
Catfish are being caught on the main lake flats in 15 ft of water fishing
12 ft deep. Use fresh cut bait for the best bite. Several blue cats coming
in.
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Date |
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October 3, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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69 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.36
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie Fishing has slowed some the fish are moving due to the water
cooling. Fish the creeks in 15 ft of water fishing 12 ft deep. Minnows are
the bait of choice. Fish the creeks. Stay on the channels.
White bass are being caught on the points trolling crank baits and road
runners. The whites will be moving to all the windy points soon as the water
cools off more.
Black bass are being caught on buzzbaitits and spinner baits.. Fish the
creeks in 3 to 6 ft of water.Fish the back of the pockets in the creeks.
catfish- with the cooling water temps the fish are still chasing shad on the
flats in the shallower warmer water. fish cut baits close to the bottom on
the flats in which the wind is blowing on. 10-18 feet deep
Lake Level 704.36 Water Temp 69 Discharge 0
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Date |
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September
25, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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72 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.32
Discharge 250 cfs |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing has slowed down the fish are on the move. Fish the creeks
from the front to about half way back. Fish in water that is 15 ft deep
fishing 10 ft deep. Minnows are the bait of choice. Some fish still showing
up on the flats.
Bass are being caught on the points in 1 to 7 ft of water using buzz baits
and spinner baits. Fish all the flat points you can and keep on the
move. Still several fish being caught.
Catfish are being caught on the main lake. Fish the channels in 15 ft of
water fishing 2 ft off the bottom. Fresh cut bait is the best.
White bass are being caught on the points in 20 ft of water trolling
crankbaits. Any shad colored bait will work.
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Date |
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September
18, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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72 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.22
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie has slowed some with the changing water temps. Fish the creeks from
the front to about half way back. Fish in water that is 15 ft deep fishing 10
ft deep. Minnows are the bait of choice. You can catch some on the flats but
they are moving.
Bass are being caught on the points in 1 to 7 ft of water using buzz baits and
spinner baits. Fish all the flat points you can and keep on the move. We had
several fish come in this week end.
Catfish are being caught on the main lake. Fish the channels in 15 ft of water
fishing 2 ft off the bottom. Fresh cut bait is the best.
White bass are being caught on the points in 20 ft of water trolling
crankbaits. Any shad colored bait will work.
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Date |
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September
11, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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80 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.23
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie Fishing is going strong. The fish are showing up shallow and some
deep. You can fish the flats or you can fish the bluffs. If you are on the
bluffs fish in 20 ft of water and fish 12 ft deep stay on the outer trees
and keep moving. If you are on the flats fish in 12 ft of water and less
fishing a foot off the bottom. Minnows are a must.
Black Bass are being caught in the creeks using spinner baits and crank
baits. Early morning fish a buzz bait. Fish the creeks on the flat side
and look for lay downs and big stumps.
White bass are being caught on the humps trolling and jigging spoons. Fish
the humps that have 20 ft of water on them and fish a foot off the bottom.
Fish crank bait and jigging spoons.
Catfish are being caught in the main channel using cut bait. Fish 20 ft of
water fishing 12 ft deep using jug lines. Fresh cut bait is the best so
bring your throw net.
Soon as the water cools down a litter more the white bass will be on the
windy points and will be very fast action. If you are looking to book a
guide trip give us a call. 660-477-3900
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Date |
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September
4, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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80 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.42
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is good. The water has cooled some so the fish are moving
shallow. Fish the same flats you have been fishing and fish from the deep
water in to the 3 and 4 ft range. We had several fish this week in 5 ft of
water just off the bottom. Same as last week minnows are the bait of choice.
Black Bass are being caught on the flats in 2 to 10 ft of water. Fish a
crank bait and a spinner bait all day. Fish all the lay downs and black
stumps you can and keep on the move. Some good weights being caught.
White bass No report but soon will be on all wind blown banks.
Catfish are being caught in the channels. Set you jugs in 25 ft of water
fishing 15 ft deep. Fresh cut bait is the best so bring your throw net.
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Date |
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August 28,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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81 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.62
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is great. The big fish are biting. Crappie Masters was here
this week end and several bags over 9 lbs came in not bad for 7 fish. Fish the
flats and keep on the move. Fish in 15 ft of water fishing 10ft deep. If you
are wanting to catch bigger fish try tipping a jig with a minnow or for
numbers use a hook and a sinker.
Bass are being caught on spinner baits and crank baits in shallow water. Fish
the flats with a shad color spinner baits. The fish are in 5 ft and less
water.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 15 ft of water fishing 10 ft deep. If
you can get fresh shad the bite is good. Fish the flats and be patient.
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Date |
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August 21,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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85 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.68
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is very good we are catching them on the flats in 10 ft of
water and more fishing 8 ft deep. Fish the isolated trees and the fence rows
and keep on the move. Minnows are the best. Fish with a big sinker and a 1/0
hook.
Bass are being caught on the flats on the isolated structure fishing 5 ft of
water. Fish with a black buzz bait early and a red shad worm after the sun is
up. Keep on the move some good ones being caught.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 15 ft of water. Fish with fresh cut
shad. Set your lines in 15 ft and fish 10 ft deep. We are seeing a lot of blue
cats come in.
Crappie masters will be here on the 27th and we do have a kids rodeo on the
same day so bring you children and come have some fun. There will be prizes
for the kids.
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Date |
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August 16,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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87 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.56
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is going strong the fish are coming in by the buckets . Fish
the flats in 15 ft of water and more fishing 12 ft deep. Minnows with a big
hook and sinker is the best bait.Fish all the flats and keep on the move look
for the isolated trees and fence rows and keep on the move.
Black Bass are being caught on the flats fishing the road beds and secondary
points. Start the morning with a buzz bait and switch to a 10 inch worm after
sun up. Black buzz bait is the best and red shad worm is the color of choice.
White Bass no report.
Catfish are being caught on the flats and in the main channels fishing with
cut bait. Fish in 15 ft of water and more using fresh shad. Several being
caught mostly blue cats.
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Date |
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July 31,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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89 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.52
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Great Shape |
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Crappie fishing is very good. The fish are on the flats
in the same places,15 ft of water and more fishing 14 ft
deep. Fish the isolated trees and the fence rows on the
flats and keep on the move. Minnows with a big hook and
sinker is the way to go.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 10 ft of water
fishing 7 ft deep. Fish with jugs and trot lines with
fresh cut bait. There are shad up all day so getting
bait is fairly easy.
Black Bass are being caught on top water baits early and
big worms later in the day. Fish a buzz bait early black
in color and after sun up go to a black neon worm and
fish the humps and flats.
White Bass are being caught on the flats at sun up and
sun set. Look for surfacing action and follow the school
any shad looking bait will work.
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Date |
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July 25,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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87 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.59
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie are still going strong. The fish are on the
flats and coming in by the boat loads. Fish the flats in
15 ft of water and more fishing 12 ft deep. look for the
isolated trees and fence rows for the best results. The
bite is best between here and the damn area.
Black bass are being caught early and late on top
waters. As the sun comes up switch to a big worm or
carolina rigged french fry and fish the main lake points
and humps.
White Bass are being caught at sun up and sun down on
any thing that resembles a shad. Look for surfacing
action on the flats and move with the schools.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 15 ft of water
fishing 10 ft deep. Use fresh cut shad. We are seeing
several blues come in. Jugs are working well.
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Date |
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July 18,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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87 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.56
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is on fire !!!! Fish the flats in
15 ft of water a fish 12 ft deep. Fish the lower lake on
from the Bucksaw area down to the damn area. look for
isolated trees and fence rows on the flats and keep on
the move. You will catch a lot of fish. Make sure you
stop by and pick up several minnows.
bass are being caught on the flats in 3 to 10 ft of
water. Fish early morning with a top water and go to a
big worm later in the day. Fence rows and points are the
places to look.
White Bas are being caught early and late on any thing
that resembles a shad. Look for surfacing action and try
to stay with the school. It is fast action and the
evening is the best.
Catfish are being caught on jugs in 15 ft of water
fishing 10 ft deep. Fish the channel edges and flats
using fresh cut bait. We are seeing several blues come
in.
The crappie fishing is as good as it can get come down
and see us.
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Date |
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July 10,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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85 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 705.52
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is on fire !!! The fish are on the flats
and thick. Fish the flats in 15 ft of water or more and
fish 12 ft deep. Minnows are the bait of choice. Fish a
big sinker and hook.All fish are being caught on the
flats from the marina to the damn area. It is good
Black Bass are being caught on the flats in 2 ft to 10
ft of water using big worms. Fish the fence rows and the
road beds on the main lake. Black neon is the color of
choice.
White bass are being caught on the flats in the evening
hours. Just before dark whites and hybrids will be
surfacing. Fish any crank bait that resembles a shad.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 10 ft of water
8 ft deep.Fish with fresh cut shad. We are seeing lots
of blue cats come in.
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Date |
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July 4,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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85 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 705.52
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is very good the lake is six inches low
and you can see a lot of new structure. Fish the flats
in 15 ft of water and fish 12 ft deep. Minnows are
working the best. Isolated trees and fence rows are the
places to look.
Bass are being caught on the points in 2 to 8 ft of
water using big worms. Fish all the points you can and
fish the fence rows. Keep on the move and cover lots of
water.
White bass are being caught on the flats trolling
crankbaits. Fish all the flats in the lower lake with
any shad colored crank bait.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 10 ft of water
fishing 8 ft deep. Fish with fresh cut shad for the best
results. Mostly white cats being caught.
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Date |
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June 20,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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82 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 708.01
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is good the fish are on the flats in 15
ft fish 10 ft deep. Fish with live bait and keep on the
move. Isolated trees and fence rows are the best places to
look. The bite is good up and down from the marina.
Bass are being caught on top water baits early and crank
baits after sun up. Fish the points and run and gun not
every point has fish so keep moving. Fish the main lake
points.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 10 ft of water
fishing 6 ft deep. Blue cats are being caught on cut
bait.Jugs trotlines are working well. We have had several
nice fish com in lately.
White Bass no report
Lake Level 708.01 Water Temp 82 Discharge
0 Water Clarity Good shape
Remember the hotter the weather the better the crappie
fishing is. Come and see us.
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Date |
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June 12,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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80 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 712.00
Discharge 31,900 |
Water Clarity |
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Great Shape |
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Crappie fishing is good the fish are on the main lake
points in 15 ft of water fishing 12 ft deep. Minnows are
the bait of choice. You can use a jig tipped with a
minnow. The bite is good all day just keep on the move.
White bass are being caught on the humps and road beds in
15 ft of water just off the bottom. Fish with jigging
spoons hopping it off the bottom.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 10 ft of water
fishing 6 ft deep. For the flat heads use live bait and
for blue cats fish with fresh cut bait. We are seeing lots
of both coming in.
Black Bass are being caught on the main lake points in the
current. Fish with a crank bait or a big worm. Keep on the
move hit as many points as you can. Fish are in 2 to 7 ft
of water.
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Date |
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June 10,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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72 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 716.25
Discharge 25,250 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie have move to the main lake flats. Fish in 15 ft of
water fishing 10 ft deep. Look for the hedges and the
cedars .The best bite is from here to long shoal. Look for
the isolated trees and keep on the move. We had some good
weights come in for the crappie masters tourn.
White Bass are being caught on the humps and the saddles.
Fish in 15 ft of water just off the bottom using jiggig
spoons. We are seeing several white and hybrids come in.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 10 ft of water
fishing 8 ft deep. Fish with live perch for the best
results. we are seeing several flats come in.
Bass fishing is good. The best bite is on the points in 2
to 10 ft of water. Fish with buzzbaits early. Mid day use
a big worm.
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Date |
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June 02,
2011 |
Water Temp |
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69 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 714.25
Discharge 29,000 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is fair. The
fish are being caught in the willows and in the cedars and
hedges. Fish in water that is 8 ft deep and more and fish
7 ft deep. Minnows are the bait of choice. Most fish are
being caught on the flats.
Bass are being caught in the
flooded bushes using spinner baits and buzz baits. Fish
the bushes on the points in 3 to 10 ft of water. The bite
has been going all day.
Catfish are being caught on
trot lines in 10 ft of water fishing 6 ft deep. Live bait
is the bait of choice. We are seeing lots of flat heads
come in.
White Bass are being caught on
the humps and road beds. Use jigging spoons hopping it off
the bottom.Fish 15 ft deep.
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Date |
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May 23, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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69 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 714.15
Discharge 22,500 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is good. The
willow trees are holding lots of fish. Fish the willows
that have 4 ft or more on them using minnows. Fish the
outer trees and keep on the move. Not every willow will
have a bite but if you find one with a bite you will catch
more than one. Mostly 10 to 12 inch fish being caught.
Catfish are being caught on
the flats in 15 ft of water . For blue cats fish with
fresh cut bait and for flat heads used live bait.
Black Bass are being caught in
the bushes using 10 inch worms and spiinnerbaits. All bass
are being caught in 5 ft of water or less.
White bass are being caught
on the humps in 10 ft ftwater. Fish jigging spoons on the
bottom.
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Date |
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May 19, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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64 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 710.74
Discharge 24,000 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing has changed
some .We are catching some on the banks but most have
moved out. You can catch some in the willows and buck
brush but the best approach is spider rigging or slow
trolling. We have been catching limits in the creeks in 15
ft of water fishing 10 ft deep.We are double rigging
minnows and following the contour of the
banks. Remember fish the whole creek and you will catch
fish.
Black Bass are being caught in
the buck brush. Fish the willows and buck brush on the
points in 1 ft to 6 ft of water using blk/blu jig and
frog. We are seeing lots of blacks being caught.
White Bass are being caught on
the humps in 15 ft of water. Fish the humps using jigging
spoons in the 1/2 oz weight. Most are being caught in the
damn area. The reason the whites are on the humps is
because the are releasing water as long as they do that
the white bass fishing will be good.
Catfish are being caught on
trot lines and jug lines. If you are wanting to catch flat
heads us live bait such as perch and fish in 15 ft of
water on the flats and set your lines at 7 ft deep. If you
are around trees and brush you results are better. If you
are wanting to catch blue cats fish along the channels in
20 ft and fish 15 ft deep. Fresh cut bait is the best.
Remember Truman lake is at its
best for crappie when its hot out. The hotter it gets the
better the fishing. And you don't have to fish deep.
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Date |
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May 09, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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62 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 713.33
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing is very good the
fish are being caught on the banks and in the bushes just
off the banks. The bushes are holding the most fish the best
approach is to vertical fish the with minnows or jigs. The
bushes with no green on them is the best.
Bass are being caught in the
trash along the banks. Fish a jig and frog in the trash and
work it through it. Black and blue is the best color. Fish
the creeks and pockets for the best results.
Catfish are being caught in 10
ft of water fishing 6 ft deep. We are seeing a lot of blue
cats come in. Rod and reel and jugs working the best. Fresh
cut bait is a must.
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Date |
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May 02, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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60 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 710.05
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Stained |
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Crappie fishing is good the fish
are moving back to the banks. We had several limits come in
today caught in 2 ft of water. All were using jigs. Blk/char
was the color of choice. Fish the 1/16 oz jig weedless so you
can fish around the brush close to the banks. The lake is up 4
ft so the buck brush holds lots of fish.
Bass are being caught on spinner
baits and jigs. The best approach is fish the buck brush.The
bass are still in ten pockets.So keep on the move.
Catfish are being caught on the
flats in 15 ft of water fishing 10 ft deep. Fish with fresh
cut bait. Mostly white cats being caught.
White Bass no report.
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Date |
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April 25, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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59 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 708.5
Discharge 3900 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie fishing has slowed some the
fish have move off the banks into 10 ft of water. Fish the
creeks and pockets using minnows or jigs 8 ft deep. Slow
trolling or spider rigging is working the best.
Bass fishing is fair the fish are being caught on spinner baits
in 5 ft of water or less. Fish the creeks and pockets and keep
on the move. If you are wanting to fish for bigger bass fish a
black/blue jig around the buck brush.
Catfish are being caught on the flats in 10 ft of water fishing
8 ft deep. Fish with fresh cut bait. Mostly blue cats coming in.
If you are wanting flat heads fish with live baits such as
perch.
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Date |
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April 15, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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59 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 708.01
Discharge 3900 |
Water Clarity |
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Good Shape |
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Crappie
spawn is on !!! The fish have hit the banks all
over the Bucksaw area. Fish the creeks and the pockets in 1 to
4 ft of water. You can catch them casting the banks with a
small jig or you can fish a bobber set at 1 ft throwing to the
bank and working it back to you. The bite is good so now is
the time to be here.
Bass are being caught in the
pockets and creeks on jigs and spinner baits. Fish the flat
pockets in 1 to 6 ft of water and keep on the move. There are
lots of bass being caught in the Bucksaw area. And some good
ones.
Catfish are being caught on the
flats in 15 ft of water using cut bait. Set your lines down 10
ft with fresh cut shad and you will catch some good blue cats.
Jugs working good also.
The crappie have just hit the
banks so should be good for a while for the bank fishing of
come on down. Some big ones being caught.
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Date |
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April 04, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level
Discharge |
Water Clarity |
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Stained |
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Crappie fishing is good the fish
are in 10 ft of water fishing with jigs and minnows. Fish the
creeks and the pockets. The water is warming up fast so the
spawn will be here shortly. We did catch some saturday in 5 ft
of but they were scattered. The bite is good so come and see
us.
Bass fishing is fair the fish are
in the creeks and flat pockets. Fish spinner baits and crank
baits and keep on the move. We had our first tourn this week
end and it took little over 15 lbs to win. It will get better
every day.
Catfish are being caught on the
flats in 10 ft of water using cut bait. Trot lines and jug
lines working well. White cat and blue cats coming in.
White Bass no report.
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Date |
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March 28, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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49° |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 709.39
Discharge 15,000 |
Water Clarity |
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Stained |
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Crappie fishing is still good even
with the bad weather that came in. We had snow and wind and
very cold but the fisherman came in with a lot of crappie. The
pattern was basically the same other than the move out just a
little. Fish the pockets and creeks in 15 ft of water and fish
down 10 ft. Spider rigging and dipping trees is working.
Minnows and jigs working the same. Jig color blk/pink.
Bass are being caught
in the pockets and creeks in 3 to 5 ft of water. The bite has
been later in the day after the water warms up. Fish
the north pocket that are wind protected. spinner baits and
crank baits working the best.
Catfish are being caught on the
flats in 15 ft of water fishing 8 ft deep. Fresh cut bait is
the best. Fish the flats using jug lines and trotlines.
The weather this coming week end
looks good. So plan a trip down the crappie fishing is good.
And will get better - the spawn is close! If you are looking
for a guide trip give us a call 660-477-3900 you will have a
good time.
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Date |
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March 20, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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49° |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 709.20
Discharge 41,400 |
Water Clarity |
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Stained |
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Crappie fishing is good ! the
crappie are coming in by the bucket fulls. The fish are being
caught in the pockets and the creeks in 10 ft of water fishing
6 to 9 ft deep. Soider rigging and slow trolling is working
the best. Double minnow riggs and double jig riggs are working
well. Fish the creeks and the pockets and move slowly the bite
is good.
Catfish are being caught on the
flats in 10 ft of water using cut bait. Fish with jugs and
trot lines for best results. Mostly white cats coming in.
White Bass No Report
Black Bass No Report
The crappie fishing is very good
it is worth the trip down. If you need a place to stay give us
a call. And remember the spawn is close so make your
reservations now.
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Date |
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March 14, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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44° |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 709.35
Discharge 41,400 |
Water Clarity |
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Stained |
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Crappie are being caught in the
pockets and the creeks. Fish in 15 ft of water and your bait
set at 7 to 9 ft. the best approach to catching them is spider
rigging double minnow rigs or holding two rods. Move slow
across the secondary points every point has some crappie on
it. The bite has been good.
Catfish are being caught on the
flats in 15 ft of water with your drops set at 10 ft. Fresh
shad is the bait of choice. we are seeing some nice blue cats
come in.
Black bass No report
White bass No report
The Crappie fishing is good so
come and see us. The Marina and restaurant are open.
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Date |
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March 06, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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41° |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 711.89
Discharge 32,000 |
Water Clarity |
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Good |
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Crappie fishing is fair the fish are
being caught in 15 ft of water fishing 10 ft deep. Fish the
mouth of the pockets and creeks around the trees. As the day
warms up the fish will move more shallow fish the same area but
move up to 8 ft of water fish 5 ft deep. Blk/char is the bait of
choice. Remember the water is cold so fish a little slower.
White Bass no report
Black Bass no report
Catfish can be caught in the main lake channel fishing 15 ft
deep on jugs.Float your jugs in the middle of the channel using
cut bait.
I fished Thursday the 4th and caught good fish some as shallow
as 6 ft of water. The air temp was 60 and the water was 43 in
the pockets. The spawn is close so get ready. If you are looking
for a trip call 660-477-3900 . The resort is open come and see
us.
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Date |
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February
23, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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36° |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 709.39
Discharge 40,000 |
Water Clarity |
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Good |
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Crappie are being caught on the
bluffs. Most are being caught in 25 ft of water fishing 20 ft
deep. Fish the outer trees along the bluffs using a double jig
rig. Blk/char and Blue/White are the best colors. The water is
warming up so its time to spider rig.
No report on any other fish but
soon will be good. Looking Forward to seeing you all. Bucksaw
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Date |
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February
08, 2011 |
Water Temp |
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Frozen |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level
Discharge |
Water Clarity |
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Frozen |
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Its cold - the lake is frozen. No
fishing going on but will be soon. We will start posting reports
as soon soon as the fishing starts. we will be at the St Louis
sport show Feb 9th thru the 13th come and see us.
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