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2013 Fishing Reports
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May 20,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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70 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 710.99
Discharge 15800 |
Water Clarity |
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Very good |
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Crappie- The fishing has got tougher but still
definitely worth going. Fish have moved to a post spawn pattern. Dipping
trees is now the method of choice. So fish the trees in 12-15 feet of water
fishing 10 feet down. Silver/char jigs tipped with a minnow working very
well.
Bass-The bass are pretty much off the beds. The best way to catch them now
is top water early then start flipping a creature bait or big worm and fish
small pockets inside the coves.
Catfish- The cat fishing is good with lots of fish in the 20-30lb range
coming in. Jugs are working the best in 18-20 feet of water fishing 10 feet
deep with fresh cut shad.
White bass- The fishing is on fire!!! Fish the main lake humps and points
with spoons or crank baits. With all the water being run at the Dam its
really put them in a frenzy.
Hang Out with us at Bucksaw Resort & Marina
Memorial Day Weekend- Sunday May 26th 2013
Mexican Fiesta- Pot Luck Dinner & Music-Tim’s Tunes
Time: 6pm- ?
Place: Pavilion
June 15th 2013
The Rock ‘in Bob Marty Band- Willie Nelson (sound alike)
Time: 7pm- ?
Place: Bucksaw’s Fun Deck or Pavilion
COME JOIN US FOR THE FUN!!!
SIGN UP TO COOK, JUDGE OR JUST HANG-OUT
KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY COMPETITION/COOK-OFF
09/13/13 to 09/14/13
Bucksaw Band & BBQ Clinton, MO
Contact: Emily Gilkey Phone: 660-492-0015.
emilygilkey@gmail.com
KCBS Reps: BUNNY TUTTLE, RICH TUTTLE
Details Here
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Date |
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May 13,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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63 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 714.93
Discharge 29900 |
Water Clarity |
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Lightly Stained |
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Crappie- The fishing has been good. The crappie
are on the banks. Fish consistently being caught on a jig under a bobber
about 16 inches deep. Trolling is still working well in some of the bigger
creek areas using minnows for bait and fishing 10-12 ft. deep in 20 ft. of
water.
Bass- The fishing has been fair back in the creeks throwing buzz baits early
and then switching to a spinner bait later in the afternoon. Go as far back
in the creeks and coves as you can get while the fish are trying to spawn.
Catfish- The fishing has been good with a lot of 20+ lb. fish coming in on
jugs and trotlines. Fresh cut shad or perch being the bait of choice. Throw
jugs next to the flooded willows and watch them go! Set lines in mouths of
coves for your best results. Great success!
White bass- Numbers of big hybrids being caught in the creeks crappie
fishing. So using white crank bait in the center of the creeks halfway back
will work. Find one that dives 8-10 feet and hold on.
Hang Out with us at Bucksaw Resort & Marina
Memorial Day Weekend- Sunday May 26th 2013
Mexican Fiesta- Pot Luck Dinner & Music-Tim’s Tunes
Time: 6pm- ?
Place: Pavilion
June 15th 2013
The Rock ‘in Bob Marty Band- Willie Nelson (sound alike)
Time: 7pm- ?
Place: Bucksaw’s Fun Deck or Pavilion
COME JOIN US FOR THE FUN!!!
SIGN UP TO COOK, JUDGE OR JUST HANG-OUT
KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY COMPETITION/COOK-OFF
09/13/13 to 09/14/13
Bucksaw Band & BBQ Clinton, MO
Contact: Emily Gilkey Phone: 660-492-0015.
emilygilkey@gmail.com
KCBS Reps: BUNNY TUTTLE, RICH TUTTLE
Details Here
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Date |
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May 6,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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55 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 715.54
Discharge 30000 |
Water Clarity |
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Stained |
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Crappie- The fishing has been hit and miss.
Although scattered fish being caught on the banks with blue/ white and blue/
char jigs. A lot of fish still in 6-8 feet of water and can be caught on
both jigs and minnows.
Bass- The fishing has been fair. It's been reported that top water is
working all day but most fishing coming in on spinner baits.
Catfish- The fishing is good with a lot of nice blues coming in caught on
cut perch or shad. The mouth of the creeks is the place to be. Also, nice
flatheads being caught in the coves with live perch or goldfish.
White bass- With lots of water going through the Dam main lake humps the
ledges will hold fish bit not much report.
COME JOIN US FOR THE FUN!!!
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KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY COMPETITION/COOK-OFF
09/13/13 to 09/14/13
Bucksaw Band & BBQ Clinton, MO
Contact: Emily Gilkey Phone: 660-492-0015.
emilygilkey@gmail.com
KCBS Reps: BUNNY TUTTLE, RICH TUTTLE
Details Here
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Date |
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April 22,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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54 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 713.81
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Very stained |
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Crappie- With all the lovely rain the lake is
coming up quick. Water got a little dirty and has cooled off just a touch.
The fishing slowed down early in the week but this weekend did produce some
fish. We were still trolling in the creeks in 15 feet of water fishing 10
feet down with minnows. The bite was slow but the fish were BIG! With lots
of sunshine it’s going to get good fast.
Bass- Fishing also slowed down some. The bite is still there just the size
isn’t. Spinner baits in the backs of the creeks will be the ticket but don’t
count out your buzz baits early in the morning. And also if you see fish
busting the surface go back to that top water.
White bass- Haven’t had much report lately though the fish that are being
caught are coincidently in the creeks around 8 feet down. Concentrate on
finding bait fish and any swim bait or white curly tail should do the trick.
Catfish- A lot of good size eater fish are showing up on the flats. Fish in
15-20 feet of water near the bottom. Cut shad being the bait of choice and
early in the morning shad are plentiful and pretty easy to catch. Jugs and
rod and reel would be most effective.
COME JOIN US FOR THE FUN!!!
SIGN UP TO COOK, JUDGE OR JUST HANG-OUT
KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY COMPETITION/COOK-OFF
09/13/13 to 09/14/13
Bucksaw Band & BBQ Clinton, MO
Contact: Emily Gilkey Phone: 660-492-0015.
emilygilkey@gmail.com
KCBS Reps: BUNNY TUTTLE, RICH TUTTLE
Details Here
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Date |
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March 24,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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41.5 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 709.75
Discharge 24000 cfs |
Water Clarity |
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Stained |
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Crappie- The fishing has been good. Fish are
starting to show up in the creeks and still a few on the main lake channel.
Fishing in 20-25 feet of water using minnows and/or any dark colored jig has
been working well. Blue/Char Mid-south tubes tipped with minnows have been
working the best for me.
Bass- The bass are showing up inside these creeks suspended in baitfish. If
you’re a jerk bait fisherman knows your time to shine. Also spinner baits
and even Alabama rigs could be used to catch these fish hanging out in the
center of the creeks.
Catfish- The bait is not easy to catch but if you can get fresh shad that is
the best. Fish the main lake channel swings in 18-20 feet of water and you
will catch fish. The little shad kill we had is about cleaned up and these
fish are getting active.
White Bass- The main lake humps are the key. Right of the main channel you
can find small humps where it goes from 24-25 feet of water to 14-15 feet of
water. These fish are stacked up in these areas. Throw white crank baits or
a small Alabama rig will work also.
Reminder: Reserve your room reservations, RV
sites (only a few left), boat slips and guide trips for the 2013 season
while they are still available. |
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Date |
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March 18,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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42 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 710.34
Discharge 8000 cfs |
Water Clarity |
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Lightly
stained |
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Crappie- fishing is excellent! They are being
found in the mouths of creeks in 20-25 feet of water fishing 12 foot deep.
Bass- fishing has been slow. Downstream from Bucksaw marina is producing
some fish. Jerk baits and spinner baits are still the bait of choice.
Catfish- fish are starting to get a little active. As the weather warms it
will get even better. Fish channel swing ledges with fresh cut shad for best
results. |
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Date |
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March 11,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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41 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 709.31
Discharge 8000 cfs |
Water Clarity |
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Lightly
stained |
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Crappie- fishing is excellent! They are being
found in the mouths of creeks in 20-25 feet of water fishing 12 foot deep.
Bass- fishing has been slow. Downstream from Bucksaw marina is producing
some fish. Jerk baits and spinner baits are still the bait of choice.
Catfish- fish are starting to get a little active. As the weather warms it
will get even better. Fish channel swing ledges with fresh cut shad for best
results.
Be Safe and Enjoy!Success!
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Date |
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March 4,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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40 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 708.03
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Lightly
stained |
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Crappie- The fishing was good until the West
Central weather. The fish were holding the same pattern as last week staying
in the creeks 10-12 feet deep biting on minnow and black chartreuse
mid-south tubes.
Bass- Fish are showing up toward the backs of the creeks suspending near
bait fish. White spinner baits and jerk baits should do the trick.
White bass- Lots of fish coming off the bluffs in the Dam area. Spoons or
white curly tails will produce some fish.
Catfish- The fish should have the shad kill cleaned up so they will start
chasing soon. Fish channel swings on main river channel ledges with fresh
cut shad being the bait of choice.
The fishing hasn’t changed much due to the crazy weather we had last week.
We are now open for the season so come on down and join us for breakfast,
lunch or dinner or just come and say hello. |
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Date |
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February
25,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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41 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 707.42
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Lightly
stained |
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Crappie- The fishing was good until the West
Central weather. The fish were holding the same pattern as last week staying
in the creeks 10-12 feet deep biting on minnow and black chartreuse
mid-south tubes.
Bass- Fish are showing up toward the backs of the creeks suspending near
bait fish. White spinner baits and jerk baits should do the trick.
White bass- Lots of fish coming off the bluffs in the Dam area. Spoons or
white curly tails will produce some fish.
Catfish- The fish should have the shad kill cleaned up so they will start
chasing soon. Fish channel swings on main river channel ledges with fresh
cut shad being the bait of choice.
With the weird weather in West Central Missouri we can’t say whether the
ramp will be open. We recommend everyone to please use the best judgment if
you do try to get out. The snow will be gone soon and safety is our main
concern. Thank you
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Date |
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February
17,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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40 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 707.39
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Lightly
stained |
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Crappie- Fishing is good to excellent. We’ve
been spider rigging but you can also catch them by trolling slowly with one
or two rods or even dipping some trees. The fish are being caught in 20-25
feet of water around 12-15 feet deep. Minnows have been working well but we
have also been catching them on blue/chartreuse and solid chartreuse
mid-south tubes.
Bass- Fishing has been fair. The fish are showing up halfway back in the
creeks. Spinner baits and jerk baits are the bait of choice in a white or
sexy shad color.
Catfish- The fish have been a little slow but soon to pick up when the water
temperature comes up just a bit. Fish the main river channel swings with
fresh cut shad and you should have some luck.
White Bass- Fishing has been getting better toward the dam area. The weir
has been holding some fish. If you can graph the balls of shad you can drop
a small 1/4oz or 1/2oz spoon around them and pick up some fish.
As we are nearing opening for the season we look forward to seeing everyone
to kick it off. Let’s have a safe and successful 2013! SEE YA ON THE LAKE!!!
FISH HARD:)
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Date |
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February 9,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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40 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 706.98
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good |
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Crappie fishing is fair to good, with fish still
being caught on main lake channel and starting to be found in mouths of
creeks. Continue to concentrate on bait fish because crappie will be
suspended above them. Look for water 20-28 ft. deep and fish 15 ft. down
with jigs or minnows. Black and chartreuse and white and chartreuse have
been pretty productive.
Catfish are still stacking up on ledges. As the water warms up they will get
more active. Fish the flats in 15-20 ft. of water with cut shad, fresh is
best.
Bass - Throw spinner baits and jerk baits on secondary rocky points in the
coves. Fish slow and be patient.
White bass are to crappie staged on balls of shad on the main lake river
channels. Troll white 3 inch curly tails on 1/4 oz. jig head. The bite is
better toward dam area.
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Date |
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February 4,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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39 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 706.88
Discharge 8200 |
Water Clarity |
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just less
than stained |
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Crappie fishing is good. Fish bluff fronts and
channel swings in 25-30ft of water, fish 12-18ft down with minnows or jigs.
The fish are hanging around schools of bait fish.
Bass- Fish main lake and secondary rocky points. Jerk baits and spinner
baits are the bait of choice. Try to find the windy points.
White bass- Use jig spoons in a quarter to half ounce. The fish are hanging
around balls of shad, but the fishing has been spotty.
Catfish- The fishing has been tough. The fish are stacked on the main river
channel. Fish the inside ledge running towards a flat. Also, fish top side
of ledge with cut shad and wait for active fish to move out of channel to
feed.
We are excited for the 2013 season! So come on down
for some good fishing & fun.
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Date |
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January 28,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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39 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.95
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Clear |
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The crappie bite has started to pick up a little
but the real good
fishing is soon to come. Right now you can catch fish in various
areas. You can fish the bluffs in 20-25 feet of water about 18 feet down
with black/char or blue/white jigs. You can also catch fish suspended
in channel swings. Watch for balls of shad on your graph and the fish
will be nearby.
The catfish bite has been ok. Sunny days are best fishing the flats in 12-16
feet of water using cut
shad or perch. Shad are pretty easy to catch once you find them. Look
for them on bluff fronts and the pockets along the rock-faces.
The bass big spinner bait bite is starting in the secondary points
inside some of the creeks. Try to find the warmest water possible and
slow down your retrieve to the point that it’s moving just enough to
spin the blade.
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Date |
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January 14,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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38 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.43
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Clear |
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Crappie in the lower part of the lake are going
strong. Fish the bluffs in 20 ft. of water and fish 1 ft. off the bottom.
Fish a 1/16th oz. jig blue and white in color, tied eighteen inches above a
1/8 oz. jig in black and chartreuse. The crappie are on most of the bluffs
in the Dam area and do not have to be around structure. The bluffs are
loaded up with shad so the crappie are around the balls of shad. There are
some being caught in the Bucksaw area but do to the cold nights there has
been some ice forming. The lower lake has none except in the back of the
pockets. Move slowly and be patient it is worth the trip down.
Catfish are being caught in the main lake channels fishing in 20 ft. of
water and fishing 15 ft. deep. Fresh cut shad is the best bait for bigger
blue cats but you can catch them on hot dogs and other dough baits. Jug
lines and drift fishing are all working well. You can also tie up and rod
and reel fish on the channel edges. The blues cat fishing is good all
winter.
Black bass are being caught on bluff ends on deep diving crank baits crawdad
in color. Run bluff end to bluff end keeping on the move making multiple
casts to the point and moving to the next one. The bite has been slow but
will get good soon. Have your jerk baits ready.
White bass no report
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Date |
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January 6,
2013 |
Water Temp |
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40 |
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Lake Level |
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Lake Level 704.45
Discharge 0 |
Water Clarity |
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Good |
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Crappie fishing is fair. Fish bluffs and channel
swings in 20-25 feet of water, fishing 18-20 feet down. Jigs being most
preferred for bait in blue and white and black and chartreuse.
Bass fishing is slow to fair but the big spinner bait bite soon to turn on.
Fish back in the creeks on rocky secondary points casting toward bank and
reeling in on a slow retrieve.
White Bass fishing is good toward the Dam area. Fish the weir at the Dam
with spoons or cast large rooster tail on wind-blown points for best
results.
Cat fishing is good. On sunny days you can catch the fish chasing bait in
shallow water 10-15 feet. Find the warmest water possible and anchor or tie
up using fresh cut shad or perch for bait.
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