Both largemouth and smallmouth bass have been biting reaction baits as well as finesse, and buzzbaits and poppers in the early morning. Both species have been scattered from 1 to 20 feet in most main lake areas. Look for boiling fish in the a.m., as there has been shad on, or near, the surface. The high air temperatures seem to have spurred a crappie bite, as several anglers reported limit or near-limit action in the narrows, and in the river area on spinners and mini-jigs. Be aware that only electric motors are allowed past the buoy line. Catfish slowed a bit, but still nice kitties in the 3 to 5-pound range coming out of Johnson’s and Clark’s. Cut mackerel was the bait of choice for the kitties. Trout action still on the slow side; those who targeted the rainbows were averaging about 1 per road drifting worms by the dam. Carp still all over the top early, in front of Clarks’ and the dam area, and in the backs of coves later in the day.
– Ken Hemer