The lake level fell to 81% of its storage capacity, and the lake was in a definite transition period. Large and smallmouth were best targeted near 20 feet deep with a slow drop shot presentation using stickbaits in cinnamon, green pumpkin, and brown colors. Stripped bass appeared to be holding in 35 to 50 feet of water on the bottom in the middle of coves. Getting them to bite has been tough with some anglers reporting success while using vertical spoons and others finding a few willing biters closer to shore on soft jerkbaits. Catfishing was good for anglers using dip baits and nightcrawlers on the Carolina rig.

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