The weather is climing....the water is dropping.....and the fishing is starting to pick up a little bit. Lake Monroe has been decent with Bass biting topwater baits such as spooks, splash-its and Pop R's in the early morning and jigs later in the day. Fish points and banks close to the creek channel breaks for the best action.
Wipers are turning on with lots of wipers hitting topwater in early morning and late evening. Watch for the explosions when they are feeding on the schools of smaller fish...Crappie...shad or Bluegill. The wipers have began to show themselves pretty regularly.
Walleye are starting to show up, some nice walleye are being taken on the Fairfax and Moore's creek flats. Trolling or drift fishing seem to be the best methods.
Lake Lemon has been on fire, a lot of bass are being taken on crankbaits, spinnerbaits and topwater lures. Concentrate on areas close to deeper water for the best action. Crappie can still be caught close to the brush piles on minnows and jigs. Some perch have been hitting topwater and the bowfin are viscious!!!
With Lake Levels returning to normal after such a wet spring, it seems to be shaping up to be a good summer. Keep your lines tight and if you find a great pattern that you would like to share, just post a comment.
Good Fishin,
Ranger Nick
