Pickwick Lake Elevation 414
Water Temp. 71
BASS
With the generation flow and a lot of time on the water lately I have been able to produce a large number of bass over the last two weeks. Anytime there is over cast and plenty of water flowing from the Dam you can pick up several bass on top water baits along the river banks and eddies. The most productive baits have been top water baits such as Stike Kings Spitn' King. Series 3 crankbaits also work well in the same areas. The quality of bass have picked up as well. Last week we boated one over seven pounds and several over five pounds. The most productive places for bigger bass are on ledges that you can cover shallow water and deep water in the same cast (dramatic drop-offs). We are also starting to pick up more and more fish on plastic frogs in grassy areas. The grass is like a fish factory when it starts to cover the surface. Night fishing is still about the same but like anything else, if the water flow slows down, so will the bite.

Stripers
The top water bite is good at night. Big popping baits or walking baits are picking up several fish. Drifting skip jack minnows is a good way to fish throughout the day.

Catfish
I have witnessed a lot of catfish caught below the dams where I striper fish. Most catfishermen that I see are using one ounce sinkers with dead skip jack or cut bait. I would say the most common store bought bait for catfish are nightcrawlers and shad guts.


Bream
If small fish are appealing to you or you just want to take a kid fishing you can almost count on catching several bream. Any shady area along the lake or river edge can be a good place to catch a large number of bream. Small red worms work well but the most common bait would be crickets. Early morning hours are usually the best time to fish.

Compliments of Clagett Talley 731-607-5266 www.pickwickareaguide.com