Fishing Report

Fall fishing is in full swing with numbers of fish being caught right now. The lake level is 4 feet above normal with the water temps ranging in the low to mid 60's.

Largemouth and spotted bass are biting really well this month. Target areas should include main creek channel points and main river points. Concentrate on depths ranging from 5 to 15 feet of water. The points with the most chunck rock seem to be holding more fish. Baits to fish are shaky heads rigged with finesse worms, Zoom Fat Albert grubs rigged on a 1/4 ounce grub head and small drop shot rigs with 4 inch Zoom C-tail worms. Also, finesse jigs with small craw trailers can be a good choice. Colors for all these baits should be in green pumpkin, watermelon seed, watermelon red, and any other natural colors for clear water.

The smallmouth are just getting aggressive and given the right type of day, this can be the time of year to catch a trophy. Concentrate on main lake points and islands where deep drop offs are close by shallower water. Depths to target can range from 3 to 20 feet of water. For cloudy windy days, burn a Buckeye lures 3/8 ounce spinnerbait with tandem willowleaf blades in a shad or perch pattern skirt. Also, a crawfish colored crankbait can work on the same type of day. For the calm sunny days, go with small finesse tactics like a shaky head with a finesse worm or a skirted grub rigged on a 1/4 ounce grub head. Any natural color should work. (Green pumkin and watermelon red are best)

I have some dates left open for November, so if you would like to expierence great fall fishing on the prettiest lake in the midwest, please give me a call for available dates and bookings!

Don't forget to get that fisherman/woman in your life a GIFT CERTIFICATE for a guided fishing trip!

If you have any questions, feel free to call:

580-494-6447

or 870-582-4561 cell

Email us at:

brycearchey@hotmail.com