This past week we have seen some good signs of patterns starting to get in to place after the flooding in May and June. Blue cats have showed up in their normal spots in 25-35 fow and have been aggressively feeding on both the morning and afternoon trips. This past monday we had two 50 pound 1 20 and a dozen under 15 pounds. Striper have been starting to bust top water lures in the first 2 hours of daylight and decent on swim baits after if you find the schools. They have been moving around far more than normal for this time of year. Evening striper fishing has been difficult and no topwater action consistently. Fishing should only continue to improve as the lake stabilizes from the big rise and fall of the lake levels.

Lake is still roughly 8’ high and water is murky but finding fish starting to get in to parterns that resemble a normal year. Striper have been good on live bait on ledges and some shallower flats 12-15 fow. Catfish have been very steady in 20-30 fow drifting cut bait.

Today was the first day for me to see the large top water action with some birds working as well. I had heard of some earlier this week but saw it today. Water temp is right around 60 and the striper are coming in to their spring routine. The next few weeks should be very strong with swim baits and maybe even throwing top water lures. Blue Cats are active and being caught in shallow water. We should have another week or two of shallow bite but they will be transitioning to deeper water soon. Nows the time to book!