The lake’s storage capacity dropped to 88%, with water temperatures near 68 degrees. Largemouth and smallmouth bass were caught on deep-diving crankbaits until sunlight reached the water, after which most anglers switched to brown jigs and drop-shot rigs. Steep banks and points produced most of the action. Striped bass were best targeted with cut sardines in 30 to 90 feet of water, although trolling umbrella rigs also produced fish. The striped bass bite was decent, but anglers who spent a full day on the water often caught limits of two- to five-pound fish. Catfishing improved as dying weed beds opened up more shoreline access, with chicken liver, dip bait, and cut sardines all proving effective.

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