Hot Spots of the Week: Lots of white perch are in water to forty feet. Best baits are Sabiki rigs fished along drop-offs and in mid areas of sloughs and coves. Cat fishing is very good for those using live bream, fresh cut baits or chicken parts laced with garlic seasoning. Spotted bass are chasing baitfish to the surface in boat basins and coves (early and late) and off shallow points throughout the day when the surface is calm.

The surface water temperature varies by location, but is mainly in the eighties in waters not affected by power generation. The water level is about 3.6 feet below full pond on Lake Norman and about 3.0 feet below on Mountain Island Lake.



Capt. Gus Gustafson of Lake Norman Ventures, Inc. is an Outdoor Columnist and a full time Professional Fishing Guide on Lake Norman, NC. Visit his website, www.FishingWithGus.com or call 704-617-6812.


Photo of Capt. Gus holding a summer hybrid striped bass