WATTS BAR

Reservoir Conditions: The lake is at normal level. The water temperature is in the mid 60’s to low 70’s.

Crappie: Most crappie are being caught around deeper docks. Blowdowns on deeper banks and submerged brush are also places to fish. Use minnows or jigs.

Bass: Fish around grass beds. Topwater lures, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits are good. Fishing is slow.

Catfish: Fishing is good. Drift the main channel with meaty baits when the current is present.

Bluegill: Fish around docks or along rock bluffs. Use worms or crickets for bait.

Striped Bass: Swimbaits or shad are better baits. The mid lake has the greater number of stripers now.

DALE HOLLOW

Reservoir Conditions: Fishing is fair. The water temperature is 67 degrees and the lake is falling.

Smallmouth Bass: A few smallmouth are being caught on swimbaits under shad in the creeks in 25 feet of water.

Largemouth Bass: A few largemouth are being caught in the rivers on crankbaits and jigs while fishing wood in 5-15 feet of water.

Crappie: A few crappie are being caught in the rivers on minnows while fishing fallen trees in 15 feet of water.

CENTER HILL

Reservoir Conditions: Fishing is slow. The water temperature is 69 degrees and the lake is falling.

Bass: A few bass are being caught on topwater baits in the creeks while fish are chasing shad.

Crappie: A few crappie are being caught around docks on minnows in 15 feet of water.