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Fishing Information
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Report for September 14th, 2001 Recent rains have raised the water level about 8 inches and provided much needed oxygen for the lake. It seems to have really helped the fishing and as stated last week, the fall fishing pattern may have already begun. Higher lake levels have also provided easier navigation to some of the shallow water spots, giving access to some areas that haven't received much fishing pressure lately. This is especially important for the bass fishermen. Here's the rest: Crappie - Crappie fishing continues to get better. The cooler weather seems to have started their movement into somewhat shallower water (6-8ft.) and crappie fishing is probably going to improve more than other species in the coming weeks as they get into their fall feeding patterns. Fall also sees less angling pressure for crappie as many sportsmen take to the woods for hunting season. Minnows are the bait of choice. Stripes - The stripe fishing remains excellent. Some catches are still being had all over the lake, but the best catches are once again coming from the sand bars out in 5-8 feet of water. Top baits are frozen pin minnows followed by rooster tails and tiny rattle traps. Bass - Bass fishing remains good and the lily pads are the top area. Spinnerbaits, worms and jigs are producing some nice catches, but buzzbaits have been working better and better. Buzzbaits always work best early and late in the day, but have also produced some strikes in the middle of the day as of late. Once again, focus on the lily pads. Catfish - The catfish are biting well around the trees on the shoreline. Try tightlining stinkbait and nightcrawlers. Bream (bluegill) - Bream fishing is fair to good depending on what day it is and who you talk to. Some anglers have been doing well up in the grass in 2-3 feet of water, but they haven't been very consitent.
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