Lake Guntersville, Alabama Fishing Report Today

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  • Lake Guntersville Fishing Report October 28, 2025: Early Bite, Crankbaits, and Solunar Predictions
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Tuesday, October 28th, 2025. Folks, crack-of-dawn anglers were greeted with a cool, foggy 52 degrees and near 91 percent humidity around Guntersville this morning, with a calm ENE breeze barely topping 2 mph. Sunrise hit at 6:48 AM and sunset’s coming early at 6:14 PM, so plan your trips for the prime light. The moon’s waning gibbous, sitting high in the sky and setting up some killer early-bite windows, especially as that solunar prediction pegs the best fishing between 7:54–8:54 AM and again midafternoon from 1:53–3:53 PM according to the latest forecasts from solunarforecast.com.
    Water temps are steady, and the bite is still holding strong as we wrap up October. According to yesterday’s Lake Guntersville Daily Fishing Report podcast, largemouths are munching hard on shad and crawfish patterns. Topwaters got hot at sunrise over shallow grass, but once that fog started burning off, anglers switched over to bladed jigs and crankbaits fished along the creek channel bends and deeper grass lines—Chatterbaits and rattletraps in chrome or gold are getting reaction strikes, with some quality keepers pushing past the 4-pound mark reported around Town Creek and the causeway bridges.
    Reports are still strong for both white and black crappie—tightline folks have been loading up with minnows and small jigs around the bridge pilings and standing timber north of the Highway 431 bridge. Catfish chasers are finding blues and channels hugging the channel ledges from South Sauty to Roseberry, and cut shad or chicken liver on Carolina rigs is still the ticket, especially near dusk.
    The pros at Major League Fishing spotlighted a few winning patterns from last weekend’s REDCREST event: offshore brush piles and main river grass bars in 6 to 10 feet were key for limit-sized bass. Anglers using WOO! Tungsten Ned heads with green pumpkin Z-Man TRDs, plus 7- to 10-inch straight-tail worms dragged slow, did serious work. For numbers and quality, try a black and blue jig with a craw trailer around Guntersville State Park’s boat ramp riprap—hard bites reported there late in the day.
    For hot spots, the Goose Pond area is on fire for both keeper bass and crappie—boats working the outside lily pad edges midmorning are cashing in. North Sauty Creek’s stump fields have also kicked out a couple of real solid bags this week. Don’t sleep on the Highway 69 causeway either; morning shad spawns have fish stacked up, smashing spinnerbaits and jerkbaits in natural shad colors.
    Wind is negligible, so finesse rigs and slower presentations will work if the bite gets tough. Some locals are finding action on smaller swimbaits and downsized spinnerbaits—keep a white or chartreuse 1/4-ounce spinnerbait ready for when bass start chasing bait balls.
    No big tidal impact here on Guntersville, but the stable barometric pressure is keeping the bass comfortable and predictable—look for them to stay close to grass and ledges. Fa
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    4 min
  • Fall Bite at Lake Guntersville: Chatterbaits, Crankbaits, and Trophy Smallmouth
    Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for Lake Guntersville, Alabama. We’ve got fall settling in, so grab your gear, a thermos of coffee, and let’s break down the bite.
    The weather out here is classic October—cool and foggy at sunrise with temps sitting around 50°, barely a breath of wind out of the ENE, and humidity hanging at 91%, so things are feeling damp this morning. Sunrise hit at 6:48 AM, and sunset will be at 6:14 PM, giving us a solid window to get after ‘em today, especially with the minor fishing peak right around 7:54–8:54 AM and the major bite coming from 1:53–3:53 PM, according to Solunar Forecast.
    Water clarity’s decent, and the grass flats are starting to thin, creating textbook conditions for active fall-feeding bass. Over the weekend, the local tournament weigh-ins showed it—we saw plenty of five-bass limits, with several bags hitting the 20–25 lb mark, mostly largemouth but a surprising number of big smallmouth, too. Just ask Nathan Brewer—he bagged over 28 pounds of smallmouth below the dam, sticking a 6-11 giant in that mix. That’s not the norm, but it shows just how good the moving water below the dam is working for bruisers. Elsewhere, local co-anglers found success on traditional Guntersville grass with moving baits, snatching up slots and overs in the shallow flats.
    Prime lures this week are all about matching that active, hungry mood. Hydrilla Gorilla Guide Service just posted their deck picks for the week, and it’s about what you’d expect for late October: chatterbaits, rattle traps in chrome or red, and square-bill crankbaits have been moving fish along the outside grass edges. A weightless Texas-rigged fluke has also been deadly around isolated grass patches, perfect for that twitch-and-pause reaction bite.
    Don’t forget the frog bite—Major League Fishing pros swear by it post-spawn, and in Guntersville’s grass, it’s still pulling up good fish, especially during those low-light windows. Black and white frogs are working best now that the shad and bluegill are thick in the shallows. If you’re looking to slow things down, try a half-ounce pitching jig (black/blue or green pumpkin) with a craw trailer along the bluff walls and deeper docks.
    Crappie are starting to stage on the bridge pylons, biting on small jigs and live minnows. Catfish remain active along the river ledges, taking cut bait or stink baits.
    As for hot spots, you’ll want to check out:
    - **Goose Pond area** for topwater and chatterbait action over scattered hydrilla.
    - **Below Guntersville Dam** for a shot at both trophy smallmouth and big cats when the turbines are running.
    - **The causeway bridges** (especially the Highway 69 bridge) for crappie and some incidental spotted bass.
    No tides to worry about on the lake, but keep an eye out if they’re generating at the dam—current always fires up the bite. The lake has seen steady pressure this fall, so downsizing your line or lure profile can help fool those more educated bass.
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    5 min
  • "Guntersville Fishing Report: Fall Frenzy Fuels Feeding Frenzy on Tennessee River"
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Sunday, October 26th, 2025. Early risers, you’re in for a brisk one—after several chilly nights, dawn brought water temps down to about 70 degrees, which is a couple weeks behind the usual fall schedule but it’s finally kick-started that classic Tennessee River feed. Sunrise hit at 6:48 AM with that crisp autumn air, and sunset’s coming at 6:14 PM. Winds are light from the east-northeast, just a whisper at 1-2 mph, humidity hanging high. If you’re headed out this evening, grab a jacket—it’ll dip toward 41 overnight, but today’s high should hug the low 60s with the fall colors putting on a show across the big water, according to WeatherBug.
    On to the bite: The bass are finally moving shallow and really chowing down. This week, anglers reported strong numbers and some real slabs showing up in the grass mats—just ask the crew at Hydrilla Gorilla Guide Service. With the grass holing out and dying back, it’s perfect for frogging and punching right now. Like Jesse D. Roger shared, a punch rig is money in those grass pockets and voids that have opened up; the frog bite is on all day, not just dawn and dusk as fish seek that lingering sun warmth under the mats.
    Tournament folks, the big bites came mostly from classic Guntersville grass tactics—think heavy punch rigs and dark-colored frogs. The Bull Shad swimbait (especially the Bull Wake) has nailed some solid fish pulling around the river channel grass edges where threadfin and gizzard shad wolf packs are bunched up. Chatterbaits are still producing numbers, and Producer Swimbaits’ Swiminator rigged on an Owner Flashy Swimmer will go anywhere, slicing through grass or covering open water.
    If you’re bringing family or just want some action, crankbaits like square bills ticking the tops of 3-5 foot grass are catching both numbers and respectable keepers. Those bait balls hugging the flats are primetime spots—watch for feeding activity and throw right in the busting shad.
    In terms of what’s bending the rods, largemouth are leading the show as usual, but crappie and a few cats are making an appearance deeper off the channel ledges if you want to switch it up. Recent numbers show catches ranging from 20 to 40 fish a day on a good bite, and with the feed ramping up, the quality is only getting better as the week goes on.
    For live bait fans, local shad and minnows are working for both bass and crappie around deeper edges. If throwing artificials, stick with topwaters like SPRO frogs, black or white, for the morning bite. Flip a dirty jig or punch rig into those matted grass patches mid-morning, and switch to swim jigs or chatterbaits once the bite moves off the mats into scattered grass. Square bill crankbaits matching the shad are solid for covering water quickly.
    Hot spots this fall morning: North Sauty Creek is producing nice fish around the main channel grass edges and pocket mouths, especially early and late. The river channel in fr
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    4 min
  • Guntersville Bass Bonanza: Hot Lures and Hotspots for Fall Fishing Fun
    Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, October 25, 2025, fishing report from beautiful Lake Guntersville, Alabama. Let’s jump right into the details you need to plan your trip today.
    Weather this morning started cool, with temps about 56°, rising to a daily high near 76°. Winds are light and variable, with gentle southwest breezes around 6 knots by midday—ideal for working the grass edges and main river ledges. Skies are mostly clear, though you could see scattered clouds rolling through. No rain on the radar, so expect a pleasant day on the water, though don’t forget your sunscreen since UV is moderate. Sunrise came at 6:57 AM and sunset will be at 6:01 PM, so you’ve got a good, full day of bite time ahead according to WeatherBug.
    For tides, Guntersville being a reservoir means we’re not dealing with saltwater tidal swings, but TVA does fluctuate current. This week, we’ve seen steady pull during daylight, which has always fired up the bass on those main channel ledges and creek mouths.
    Bass Fishing Daily reports the fall bite is heating up and that the lake is setting up primed for the upcoming Kayak Bass Fishing Championship. Bass anglers have been finding solid fish on shallow grass, particularly early, then shifting deeper as the sun climbs higher. Several recent tournament limits included multiple 4- to 5-pound largemouth, with some kickers going better than 6. Numbers have been good, too—lots of 2- to 3-pounders in the mix.
    According to Gulf Coast Media’s outdoor section, Guntersville remains one of the country’s hottest bass lakes, and recent results from local derbies back that up. Plastics, chatterbaits, and swim jigs in shad or bluegill patterns are drawing aggressive strikes right now, especially around hydrilla lines and creek channel swings. Topwater bites are lingering longer into the morning thanks to the cooler temps, so don’t put away those poppers and walking baits just yet.
    Crappie reports from the bridges and brush piles remain solid. Anglers dropping minnows and small jigs under slip floats are boating mixed limits of quality slabs, especially around the Highway 69 bridge and Brown’s Creek. The best crappie action is coming mid-morning once the sun warms things a touch.
    For catfish, cut bait on the main river channel drops has produced plenty of eaters, mostly blues and channels. Night fishing has picked up a few flatheads for those tossing live bream around bridge pilings after dark.
    Best baits? Out on the main lake, try a *black and blue* or *green pumpkin chatterbait* along grass, or a *white spinnerbait* when there’s wind. Flukes, Senkos, and trick worms in watermelon and natural colors are also hard to beat in the shallow seams. For crappie, go with *chartreuse-white* or *pink* jigs, and minnows if you want steadier bites.
    As for hot spots, here are two to focus on:
    - **The Grass Flats at the north end of Seibold Creek:** These are producing quality largemouth early and late, especially when you can line up cur
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    5 min
  • Guntersville's Explosive Fall Bite - Topwater Frenzy, Crankbaits, and Mega-Slabs on Tap
    Lake Guntersville’s greeting you this Friday, October 24th, and locals have been buzzing about what’s maybe one of the most exciting late-October bites in years. Overnight, we’ve seen a mild start with temps in the high 50s climbing into the mid 70s by midday, light southeast winds 3–8 knots, and partly cloudy skies forecasted toward the afternoon, making for some easy running conditions on the water. Reports from Guntersville Marina show a low UV index in the morning with a bit of cloud cover, lessening any midday glare for sight fishing.
    Sunrise today kicks off at 6:58 AM, so there’s good topwater action right out of the gate. Sunset will be around 6:02 PM, leaving a solid window for those evening bites. Water temps are holding steady around 75°F—a bit warmer than average for late October—which is keeping the annual fall feeding frenzy rolling strong, and activity is shaping up to hold steady into December according to Shane Ellis Fishing Service and Guntersville Bass Guides.
    The bass bite is seriously on fire. Folks fishing tournaments have been routinely pulling 40–50 fish a day, with best 5 bags weighing just over 19 pounds. Crankbaits along the channel ledges, black and white Spro frogs over grass mats, and Crush City Freeloaders for deeper presentations have been the go-tos for guides and tournament anglers alike. The frogging bite, especially in thick mats, is just classic Guntersville fall—if you’ve never had a 5 lb'er blast your frog from those cheese mats, today might be your day.
    Crappie are stacked up heavy on brushpiles and piling up in the shallows; locals report limits hit with small jigs, chartreuse or white being the ticket if you’re after those slabs.
    Top Recent Catches:
    - Largemouth bass: 50/day average, numerous 3–6lb fish coming off healthy grass edges and channel breaks
    - Crappie: Limits reported, 12–14" on the regular, especially on brush and standing timber
    - No record this week of other species showing up in big numbers, but sauger and catfish are steady around main lake points
    Best baits and lures:
    - Black Spro frogs and white frogs for early and late bites over matted grass
    - Medium running crankbaits—shad or bluegill patterns—on ledges and drops
    - Crush City Freeloaders for deeper suspended fish, especially around channel swings
    - Topwater spook for schoolers moving in the open water, especially early
    - For crappie, chartreuse/white or blue ice jigs on brush
    Hot Spots to hit today:
    - North Sauty Creek: Bass and crappie have been stacking up on creek channel bends and mid-depth brushpiles
    - Honeycomb area: Early grass frog bite is hot and bass are swimming tight to edges—all-day action possible
    - Waterfront/Goose Pond: Large schools roaming, best chance for a kicker fish midday as the sun pushes baitfish tight
    Tidal influence is essentially nil for Lake Guntersville, as she’s a reservoir, but today’s light wind and steady current should help keep bait moving and fish roaming along the healthy grass.
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    4 min
  • Late October Largemouth Bonanza on Lake Guntersville
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Thursday, October 23, 2025. Folks, if you were out early, you caught a beautiful fall sunrise at 6:55 AM, with sunset rolling in around 6:08 PM. We’re sitting in typical late-October conditions: mild mornings warming into the upper 70s by afternoon, light northerly breezes and plenty of bluebird skies overhead—great weather for a day on the ‘Big G’ according to local sources and yesterday’s weather updates.
    Water temperature’s holding steady in the mid-70s, consistent with last week’s post-front patterns reported by anglers on the lake. Lake Guntersville isn’t tidal, but steady flow from TVA keeps the grass fresh and the bait moving. Fish are keyed in on shad schools hugging weed lines and deeper channels, especially right after first light.
    According to the recent Ultimate Angler Championship and local podcasts like the Lake Guntersville Daily Fishing Report, largemouth bass have been biting strong all week. Tournament results show plenty of limits with numerous bass in the 3-5 pound range and some monsters pushing 7 pounds. Anglers throwing topwaters early—popper and walking baits—are landing aggressive fish off grass mats and creek mouths, especially from sunrise till about 9 am.
    Midday, once that sun gets high, transition to lipless crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and bladed jigs worked along the outside edge of milfoil and hydrilla. The crankbait bite is picking up in 5-9 foot pockets, with chartreuse and sexy shad patterns producing best. Ned rigs and finesse worms have also been good for finicky fish, particularly on slick, sunny afternoons, with anglers reporting increased success dragging them through scattered vegetation—Lake Pro Tackle’s new Chop Block bait is worth tying on for tough bites.
    Crappie are moving up to brush piles in 8-12 feet and hitting live minnows and small jigs, with some slabs pushing over 1.5 pounds. Catfish action remains strong near bridge pilings and deeper holes dumping into the river channel. Cut shad and nightcrawlers are your go-to for a mixed bag bite.
    As for numbers, guides are consistently reporting catches of 20-30 bass per boat on a decent day, with fishing heating up as cooler temps move in. Crappie catches are steady, with 10-20 keepers per outing typical right now between the dams and midlake structure.
    For the best shot at a heavy bag, set your sights on two hot spots:
    - **Goose Pond area:** Early morning topwater bite is red hot here around shallow grassbeds.
    - **Seibold Creek:** Afternoon cranking and spinnerbait hunting along channel swings and offshore humps.
    Live bait recommendations for weekend warriors: wild shiners and threadfin shad, especially for bass and catfish. For artificial lure anglers, stick with white or chartreuse topwaters at dawn, then finish the day with bladed jigs in stained water.
    Keep an eye out for floating debris after last week’s rains. Water clarity is clearing, but wind can pile up grass lines in su
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    5 min
  • Guntersville Bass and Crappie Bite Strong with Topwaters and Crankbaits
    Hey there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, and welcome to your Lake Guntersville fishing report for October 22, 2025. Today, we're expecting a beautiful fall morning with plenty of sunshine and light winds. Sunrise is at 6:30 AM, and sunset will be around 5:50 PM. On the water, we're seeing a lot of activity from largemouth bass and crappie. Lately, they've been biting strong on shad and crawfish patterns. Topwaters, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits are heating up the action.
    For the best catches, try the north shore of the lake, especially around the riprap banks. A few of the top lures include Strike King's Tumbleweed and Hard Liner. If you're looking for bait, live shad is always a winner.
    If you're visiting, be sure to check out the surrounding state park for some great camping spots and hiking trails. And don't forget to enjoy those breathtaking sunsets!
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    2 min
  • Guntersville Fishing Report: Bass Bonanza, Crappie Crush, and Waterfowl Wonders
    Artificial Lure with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Sunrise hit today at 6:46 AM and we’re looking at a clear, crisp fall morning with light wind, temps starting in the mid-40s and warming into the upper 60s by afternoon. The UV index is low, so that means plenty of safe time on the water. Sunset’s coming at 6:35 PM, with that perfect golden hour stretching right across the weedbeds and riprap points.
    Solunar tables show major fish feeding windows between 11:39 AM and 1:39 PM, with minor activity strong around dawn and dusk—so working those early and late hours is smart today. The moon’s in a new phase right now, which, according to solunar theory, generally bumps up fish activity. Expect the bite to be steady all day, peaking late morning through early afternoon.
    Bass are still the main show, with recent tournaments confirming why Guntersville is called the best bass lake in the nation. According to Quad Cities Daily, the Ultimate Angler Championship saw heavy sacks brought in all three days, with several largemouth topping out past the 6-pound mark. Most folks are reporting good numbers of keepers mixed with the odd tank, especially early and late in the day.
    Bass are running deep in creek channels and piling up in the backs of coves, grenading schools of shad. According to Uncut Bass Fishing Tips on YouTube, now’s prime time for lipless crankbaits, topwater walkers like the Giant Dog X, and bone-colored popping baits over shallow flats. Add a chatterbait and squarebill crank to your arsenal when working grass lines, dock pilings, and laydowns—they’ll pull bites from fish that are chasing bait and blowing up on the surface.
    For crappie, the bridges and deeper brush piles are producing good stringers on small jigs and curly-tail grubs. Shad and bluegill colors are hottest. Catfish remain steady along the flats and channel drops on chicken livers and cut bait, with several over 10 pounds landed in the past week.
    Best bait right now is anything that imitates shad or crawfish. Early topwater is strong—especially chrome, bone, or flashy patterns to draw the strike. As the sun gets up, focus on swimbaits, underspins, and chatterbaits with exposed hooks for solid hookups in heavier cover.
    Two hot spots for today:
    - **Mud Creek:** Fish the back channel at sunrise for aggressive bass chasing shad. Lipless cranks and chatterbaits are key here.
    - **Goose Pond area:** The deep weed edges and around the marina docks are holding both largemouth and slab crappie. Soft plastics and spinnerbaits will get it done.
    Waterfowl migration is heating up too—so be mindful of duck hunters setting up in the shallows near dawn.
    Stay safe, keep your lines tight, and remember to pack that camera—Guntersville’s putting out some real beauties this week.
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    4 min
  • Guntersville Bass, Crappie Hot on Jigs, Cranks, Topwaters - Ideal Fall Fishing Conditions
    Artificial Lure here with your Monday, October 20th, 2025, Lake Guntersville fishing report, coming to you right as that early-morning fog lifts off the water. If you’re headed out, bundle up—it's a classic Tennessee Valley fall morning with temps starting in the low 50s and climbing to a sunny, mild mid-70s by afternoon. We’ve got a gentle breeze coming in from the west and just a touch of lingering cloud cover that'll burn off quick when the sun comes up. Not a drop of rain in sight, so it’ll be perfect weather whether you’re chasing bass, crappie, or just soaking in the fall color that’s popping along the shoreline.
    Sunrise hit at 6:57 AM, with sunset expected at 6:15 PM. Today’s a waning crescent moon, which means you’ll want to pay close attention to those major solunar bite windows—especially the late-morning run from about 9:30 to 11:30 and the evening slot after 9:45, according to FishingReminder. Guntersville isn’t tidal, but TVA’s likely to start pulling current mid-morning, which always turns the bite on around those main points and mouth of creeks.
    Water temps are running just a hair warm at 77°F, but that hasn’t slowed the action. The shad migration is at full tilt, pulling both the bass and crappie shallow in classic fall patterns. According to Guntersville Bass Guides, the guides put 730 bass in the boat during a single corporate event this week—solid numbers with some slabs up to 8 pounds. You’ll cull through some dinks, but there’s true Guntersville quality out there if you stay persistent.
    The big news this week: Ultimate Angler Championship wrapped up yesterday with Tucker Smith hauling 71 pounds over three days, including a massive 27-pound, 11-ounce bag. Main winning patterns were a ¾-ounce football jig with a Yamamoto Yamacraw trailer in green pumpkin, fished right off the edge of that crisp hydrilla or shell beds. Also scoring were bluegill-colored jigs, chatterbaits, lipless cranks, and of course topwaters over shallow grass lines. The early-morning topwater bite has been “on”—walking baits and buzzbaits have pulled pack-busting bass out of less than three feet of water. Once that sun gets up, transition to chatterbaits and cranks on the grass edge or hard bottom.
    Crappie reports are equally hot, with schools stacking up on deep brush, dock pilings, and especially channel edges. Guides are tight-lining electric chicken and chartreuse jigs or switching over to minnows if the bite gets fussy. Limits aren’t hard to fill if you work those deeper docks and follow the breeze.
    For bait, here’s what’s putting fish on the deck:
    - Topwaters (walking baits, buzzbaits) right at first light over hydrilla or shallow grass.
    - Lipless and squarebill crankbaits as the sun climbs or for fishing windblown points.
    - Chatterbaits and green pumpkin football jigs with craw trailers along the grass edge and shell beds.
    - For crappie, small hand-tied or Bobby Garland jigs in electric chicken or chartreuse; live minnows are a go-to backup.
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    5 min
  • Guntersville Fishing Report: Bass, Crappie Crushers on Topwaters, Jigs, Cranks
    Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your up-to-the-minute Lake Guntersville fishing report for Sunday, October 19, 2025. If you’re tuning in at first light, let me set the stage: sunrise hit at 6:51 AM local, and we’ll see sunset at 6:12 tonight—giving you plenty of daylight to chase that kicker.
    The weather is classic North Alabama fall—cool, crisp mornings in the low 50s warming up to the mid-70s by afternoon, with a gentle breeze from the west and high cloud cover early, burning off near midday. No rain in the cards today, so the lake’s staying comfortable for all-day runs.
    Water temp is running about 77 degrees at the surface according to the latest chart—about three degrees above normal fall prime, but we’re definitely seeing that annual shad migration swing into high gear. With these temps and stable TVA flows, expect bass and crappie to be hunting the edges: main channel shell bars, current seams, dock pilings, and the inside edges of the grass mats.
    Now let’s talk bite: Just last week, the Ultimate Angler Championship set the lake on fire. The pros were hauling in massive sacks—a 27-pound, 11-ounce bag topped Day 2, and the winner, Tucker Smith, stacked up over 71 pounds across three days. Both locals and out-of-town sticks were finding fish on the edges of grass, hard spots, and shell bottoms. According to David Rainer, top baits included a ¾-ounce football jig with a Yamamoto Yamacraw trailer in green pumpkin, fished right off that grass-line—not to mention chatterbaits, lipless cranks, and topwaters over grass as the light gets up. That pattern’s holding strong with the water temp where it is.
    Crappie are schooling tight on brush, docks, and especially channel edges—forward-facing sonar is putting people right on the meat. Most are using small jigs in electric chicken or chartreuse, tight-lining those deeper docks and laydowns.
    Numbers-wise, the guides are reporting an active bite: double-digit catches on quality largemouths are rolling in, with big fish being caught in the 6–8 lb range—though expect to cull through some smalls. Decent numbers of slab crappie are also coming aboard, with some limits hit by noon if you play the wind and brush right.
    Best baits today: For largemouth, try your favorite shad-imitating topwater for the dawn bite—walking baits and buzzbaits over the hydrilla. Once the sun sets up, pull out a lipless crank or a chatterbait for the grass edges. That green pumpkin or bluegill-colored jig is money around hard spots. For crappie, stick with your basic hand-tied or plastic jig, switching to minnows if they get finicky.
    A couple of hot spots to circle on your map: Mid-lake grass beds near Goose Pond Colony have been producing big time—with scattered schooling activity and big bass lurking on the outer edge. And the channel drop-offs near Waterfront and the bridges, especially past Honeycomb Creek, are loaded with both crappie and largemouth sitting on the breaks.
    As for tides, well, being an impoundme
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