Pickwick Lake Elevation 414
Water Temp. 55
BASS
The wind has played a big part in fishing over the last week. Fishing was ok but often not worth fighting the strong wind on the days I went. The water on the lake side was higher than previous reports. I like to fish in high water areas around brush that the water is usually not around. Jigs, grubs and texas rigged plastic baits work well in these high water areas. In flat water areas where there is not a lot of surface brush use a Red Eyed Shad or shallow running crankbait. I am still catching a lot of fish on Strike King Series 3 crankbaits in natural colors. Some bigger fish are in deeper water on ledges and humps. I have had the best luck with a carolina rigs in creek channels.

White Bass
White bass are still easy to catch, if you are after numbers now is the time to go fish for white bass. I catch a lot of white bass on small crawfish colored crankbaits. White grubs are still a favorite among white bass fishermen, if you have caught plenty of white bass you might want to try a chartreuse grub to increase your chances catching a good smallmouth. Most fish are coming off of pea gravel banks in around six foot of water.

Stripers
A few stripers are starting to show up right now, I have caught a few but I am looking forward to them biting better over the next week or two. The only way I have caught them have been on deep diving crankbaits or fishing with a spoon close to the bottom.

Sauger
Sauger can still be caught on jigs or by trolling crankbaits. The ideal crankbait for me has been a Strike King Series 3 in bright colors.

Catfish
Catfish are in shallow water areas like they are every year to spawn. I have caught them while fishing for other species. To catch these shallow catfish I usually fish with a live worm and float in 3-6' of water.