Update 9/8/10
Lake level today is at 609.6. They are drawing pretty much only to generate right now as they ease on down towards 606 (normal pool). I have been hearing the rumor that they are going to drop it down to 598, but according to the Corp office that is simply NOT true. 606 is the goal. ——- The crappie fishing has been kind of tough lately as we had some pretty nasty winds for most of the last weekend and even Yesterday. Today, however was a gorgeous day, and the fish showed it by being much more cooperative. Odie and Jim went out and caught limits of 10″+ fish. Keep an eye on your fish locator and fish where the fish are. That depth can change pretty quick this time of year. I would start out about 12′-14′ but move up and down as needed. —— We had some folks come through with pretty good catfish catches over the weekend. Nothing real big, but a lot of fish of all kinds.——-I also heard of some good white bass catches coming in. Mostly from late fishing on the points and islands.——- As the season progresses here this fall the fishing is only going to get better so plan a trip to come enjoy it.
September 8th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Bow seasons starts next wednesday.
September 9th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
It sure does, and this year I will be trying my hand on bow hunting for the very 1st time. I can hardly wait to get started.
September 9th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
It takes a little more work but has 10X the reward, be ethical only take good shots and u will love it. I have a locker full of guns collecting dust. I like the challenge of having to scout an animal withing 30 yards of me, can’t wait. It makes you a better hunter and conservationist. The area around the lake is full of deer and the cool thing is that the best spots are boat in spots. In between morning and evening hunts you can try to catch a limit. Awesome way to spend a weekend or anytime.
September 10th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Does anyone know anyone that would like to lease land for this bow season to 2 hunters? We hunt around the lake on public land most of the year. Great hunting when you are not being walked up on. Thanks
September 10th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Is the lake turning over and how can you tell when it does?
September 11th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Yes on the hunting lease. Check with John @ john.clinton@panerabread.com
September 13th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Have the crappie been slow this week? Any predictions on how the fishing will be this wekend?
September 13th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
The Bud Light Tournament is this weekend, so it will be a little stirred up and busy. Weather looks decent though!
September 14th, 2010 at 9:41 am
How’s the largemouth? Water clarity this week?
September 14th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Thanks for the lead Dennis, but John is looking for a lease as well. Let me know if anyone hears of any other leases.
September 14th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Any one know where the Bud tournament is taking off from?
September 15th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
The Bud-Lite tournament takes off from out in front of Black Jack
Marina at 7am both Sat. and Sun. They return at 3pm on Sat. and
2:30pm on Sunday.
September 17th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Have the crappie been slow this week? Did you guys recieve any rain this week?
September 20th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Can anyone point me to results of the Bud light Tournament?
September 21st, 2010 at 11:17 am
I checked the Chamber website and the results from the Buddy Bass tournament don’t appear to be posted yet. The lake is up to 616.5 and rising. water temp is in the low 70′s. Crappie are biting, but the bigger ones seem to be deeper than what a person would think so watch your electronics and believe it when it shows fish deep.