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Smallmouth are being caught on main lake banks and points in 15-20 with umbrella rigs, jerk baits, and crankbaits on chunk rock. Daytime striper fishing has been a little rough lately, but anglers are reporting some success from 6am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm from the mouth of the river to Black Rock Cove. The fish are close to moving to shallow brush for the spawn. The most productive striper lures have been Bass Assassin or Keitech swimbaits rigged on a lead jighead, or Alabama Rigs with TWO hooks (AZGFD Regulation). Bass: Fishing is great. These tactics have been productive recently in and around the south side of the island, south to Havasu Palms. As home of the official world record smallmouth, Dale Hollow is best known worldwide for its smallmouth fishing. The water temperature is 81 degrees, and the lake is fairly stable. Schools of shad and the striped bass hunting them have recently been reported around Bill Williams/Havasu Springs, North Winsor and Chalk Cliffs. required for each state's waters. Us|Outdoor News|. As of last week, there were a few remaining walleye in the shoals area on the E. Fork Obey River. pondweed. ADA Policy Privacy/GDPR. These anglers are targeting suspended bass around baitfish in any pockets or creeks. On the lower end is where the biggest crappie is being caught by front-facing sonar, limits are averaging 14. The U.S. Nightcrawlers fished under a split shot and slip bobber work best because you can adjust the depth from 1ft to 30ft. Lake Havasu is home to some very large sunfish and these hard fighters are also excellent table fare! Reservoir Conditions:Fishing is good. On the upper end of the reservoir water can be more turbid (~4-6 visibility). Try throwing Smoke Sparkle or Green Pumpkin Hula grubs rigged on a 3/8oz football jig fished around rocky points and gravel shorelines in 6 to 15ft of water. Accordion Bluff is
The water temperature is 84 degrees and the lake is falling. The hatchery is the largest federal trout hatchery east of the Mississippi River, producing 1.5 million trout per year, totaling 300,000 pounds. Redear fishing with nightcrawlers around submerged grass beds is producing some quality fish over 2lbs. Anglers are also catching walleye with 4 beaver tails fished very slowly. The water temperature of the shoals on the E. Fork Obey River was 58 degrees as of last week. The project was completed in 1943 for the purposes of
Reservoir Conditions:Fishing is good. 1480 cordell hull memorial drive p o box 699 byrdstown, tn 38549 phone: Web april 8, 2022 dale hollow lake fishing report. Try using 8-15-ft diving crankbaits, dead-sticking dropshotted Roboworms or Lv500 and Rat-L-Trap style lipless cranks. Bass and other fish will use the shadows as cover because its comfortable for them and they can ambush baitfish easily. When one of those gets a bite, slow way down and focus on the cover that produced fish and finesse them with jigs to catch even more. The striper bite has been good and anglers are experiencing some exciting morning topwater action from about 5:00 am-7:30 am. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Water temperature averages 47 degrees lake-wide but fluctuates depending on weather and clarity. Carp fishing has been excellent with anglers using homemade dough baits consisting of cornmeal mixed with jello landing carp in excess of 20lbs. Seven loops provide for cutbacks to
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Dale Hollow KY-TN THE DALE HOLLOW FISHING REPORT Welcome! Smallmouth Bass: Several smallmouth are being caught at night on jigs on secondary points in 10-18 feet of water. Dale Hollow Dam is drawing on average 3,500 cfs daily. Red or green jigs have accounted for some decent bass lately as well. Rainbow trout will be stocked in November and will give Roper/Dankworth Lake anglers another option during their visit. Live shad as bait are producing plenty of quality sized stripers over 3lbs. The most productive areas are from Mitchell creek downstream to the dam. Reports for Website. Smallmouth are on beds spawning now. The fish are hanging around main lake gravel and points. Reservoir Conditions: Fishing is great. Plenty of sunfish and bluegill are being caught on nightcrawlers or small jigs. Around 10 am they pick back up and are actively biting a variety of baits. 2023 Byrdstown, TN Chamber of Commerce. Use caution on the Obey River arm for floating debris. Smallmouth anglers have been successful using deep diving shad colored crankbaits around rocks in 8-15 feet of water or gravel/rock shorelines where the smallmouth are chasing baitfish. Known nationwide for its ability to produce trophy smallmouth. On the lower end, limits are being caught targeting suspended fish with front-facing sonar around grass and brush in 20 FOW. Bass are in the shallows and biting well on a variety of baits. The run has begun on the E. Fork Obey River. Fishing on the main Obey River has slowed down some, but its still an easy way to catch some keepers around brush with minnows and jigs. Some anglers have also reported success using nightcrawlers. Dalehollowlake.org is a sister website to visitclaycountytn.com & both are maintained by the Clay Co. Partnership Chamber. Sportsman's Warehouse: Shop online or in-store for quality hunting, fishing, camping, recreational shooting & outdoor gear at competitive prices. Wagner's three-day total of 12 bass weighing 34-6 earned him the win by 5 ounces over second-place angler [] Our recommendation is based on aspects about the weather conditions, moon phase & water conditions. Water clarity on the lower end is 10-15, while the creeks and river arms are more turbid at 5-2 visibility. If youre into live bait fishing for stripers, live shad are producing quality sized stripers from 3 to 10lbs! So, naturally the stripers will be there too! Nick is a 3rd Generation Arizona native and grew up fishing Arizona as much as possible since he was 4 years old. J.B. has fished Dale Hollow his entire live, with more than 18 years of experience in the guide business. Due to the clear water, it is not uncommon to find weed growth
Live bait fisherman are catching smallmouth on the sides of secondary gravel points in creeks. Baitfish can be found from mid-creek towards the mouths, and main lake no shallower than 20 FOW. Work primary and secondary points where schooling smallies move up to chase shad or feed on crawdads. Trout are being caught accidentally by anglers with front-facing sonar on the lower end with Damiki rigs while suspended in creek channels. Please practice catch and release during the spawn to ensure this fishery continues to produce big, healthy bass for the foreseeable future. Bass fishing is good at Roper Lake and successful anglers are dropshotting green or purple worms for bass in the 1-4-pound range. Forecast Contributor Will Schibig, Region III Creel Clerk. ctxt_ad_uc = "836a3d";
Bass arent as easy to catch in the winter, but anglers can usually coax a few Alamo Lake largemouths into biting any time of year. Forecast Contributor Danny Stone TWRA Creel Clerk. Reservoir Conditions: Fishing is good.The water temperature is 46 degrees and the lake is falling. Try using mealworms or earthworms fished without a weight for best results. Contact
Anglers are finding independent crappie suspended over channels in 20 FOW and picking them off with jigs. The information below is designed to help anglers understand bass behavior and how to maximize success during this late transition period. The redear sunfish bite is good! A camping permit is
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The channel catfish bite is excellent! Special permits are required in each state for trout fishing. Smallies usually bite these jigs as they fall so be ready and keep the slack out of your line as the jig descends. Chickamauga Reservoir Gabe Keen February 13, 2015 regulations of the state where the license was issued will apply. The topwater bite is on too! Target these fish with jigs and minnows on brush, with front-facing sonar, spider rigs, or trolling. Walleye: Lots of walleye are being caught while trolling at night on flats in 30 feet of water. Live bluegills, cut mackerel, and anchovies have been working well. Dale Hollow Lake is located on the Kentucky-Tennessee border and covers portions of Clay, Pickett, and Overton Counties in TN as well as . Largemouth Bass: Several largemouth are being caught at night on soft plastics and grass in sunken brush piles in 15-20 feet of water on the main lake. Be cautious of floating debris on the Wolf & Obey River arms. The water temperature is 52 degrees, and the lake is slowly rising. Bass anglers have had some luck recently on 1-3-pound fish with brighter colored worms and grubs fished along the reeds. Anglers using minnows on treetops are catching several keepers. Try working an imitation lure parallel to the tules to draw a big fish from its ambush spot. ThisArizona fishing report focuses on the waters managed by Arizona State Parks and Trails. KY lake is a monstrosity that is much shallower and faster. One angler reported a decent bite from the north fishing pier on nightcrawlers just after dark. Garlic scented Power Bait fished on a slip sinker rig on the bottom, or nightcrawlers floated under a bobber with about 18 leader seem to be the hot setups right now. According to the trout delivery personnel, there were fewer trout stocked in Dankworth, but the average size is larger compared to the trout delivered to Roper. Dale Hollow Dam is releasing close to 3,000 CFS daily. $500 Big Fish Winner each day, as well as other cash prizes. Walleye: Lots of walleye are being caught while trolling and jigging spoons on flats and breaks in 28-33 feet of water. Fish are in full winter pattern. Even though the bass and crappie get most the glory at this Sonoran Desert lake, Alamo has a great catfish population as well! sand are the primary bottom materials. ideal for birders and wildflower enthusiasts. In clearer water, A-rigs on creek channel bluffs in 15-20 FOW, is catching many smallmouths. Find stripers over shallow flats as they corral spawning shad against the bank. With ample swimming access, water to explore from above or below, trails for riding and hiking, and much more, Dale Hollow Lake has it all! Largemouth Bass:Several largemouth are being caught on jigs and crankbaits while fishing shallow cover in 5-15 feet of water. Remember this can be a very rewarding time to fishif you find them. Its currently feast or famine when targeting Alamos bass population. ctxt_ad_height = 240;
Look for boils and cast shad style baits such as a Pointer 128/158, White Rat-L-Traps, Poppers, or spook style topwater lures no longer than 6" long. The bass are congregating off of points in the main lake area, and near submerged trees that provide shade. Crappie:A few crappie are being caught around grass while chasing minnows in 22 feet of water. 10 miles from Dale Hollow Lake. Crawdad colored crankbaits and jerkbaits are working well around rocks or gravel/rock shorelines where smallmouth are hunting crawdads. Concentrate on boils of 1-3-pound stripers chasing shad in the morning and late afternoon hours. Either use a bobber with an 18 leader or let the worm slowly sink on its own without weights for a deeper, more natural presentation for larger fish. Join for free today to access the capability once available. is one of the nation's premier smallmouth bass fisheries. swear their catch improves when the moon is in a "New" or "Full" moon phase. Smallmouth bass move frequently so it may be necessary to cover some water before finding where they are concentrated. Reservoir elevation is slowly rising and is currently sitting at 645. which means its less optimal fishing time. One angler reported catching a few bass on the north side of the pond finessing a green worm. Anglers serious about catching bass should go to nearby Roper Lake. Shore and boat anglers have both been most successful during mid-morning and evening hours with dark colored Texas rigged worms. He started fishing for trout as kid up in the White Mountains with his Dad and Grandpa and his passion for bass fishing exploded when his family moved to Arrowhead Lakes at 13-years old. The water temperature dropped from 60 to 55 due to last weeks cold front, slowing the spawn for crappie and smallmouth bass. Smallmouth Bass: Several smallmouth are still being caught at night on jigs on channel banks and points in 20 feet of water. 2006 Angler
throughout the water column. Trout fishing has been very good here and many anglers are catching their six fish limits. Anglers are catching stripers on diving baits like Rat-L-Traps (in white), Sassy Shads, Pointer 128/158s and some topwater lures like Chug Bugs, Sammys and Super Spooks. Learn everything you need to know about Dale Hollow Lake including how it started, the history behind it, statistics, the regions climate, and much more. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers controls water levels. We are currently out of bait at the park store and should be replenished around the middle of the month. The best fishing has been at the east end of the lake at sunup, however bass can be caught throughout the day. Entry fee is $150 per boat, two-man buddy system. This weeks warmer weather should have the fish back up shallow for this weekends fishing. Bluegills are biting on meal worms and earthworms fished about 18"-24" under a bobber. Entry fee is $150 per boat, two-man buddy system. The water temperature is 85 degrees and the lake is falling. Small to mid-sized stripers are chasing schools of shad in the mornings. Smallmouth Bass:Several smallmouth are being caught on live bait sand jigs in 15-30 feet of water on points. The water temperature is 70 degrees, and the lake is falling. For midday fishing, try cut anchovies on bottom in areas where the water color is clear or greenish, but avoid bays where water is stained or dirty. Coverage. Getting Back to the Basics by Josh Morris, Handle With Care : The tools and skills for safely handling and releasing muskies, Hunting a Hunter : Understanding the Predatory Nature of Muskie, Ledge Fishing on Kentucky Lake from Top to Bottom by Scott Patton, Myths and Legends by Tennessee River Monsters, Pickwick Lake Fishing Story by Clagett Talley, Proper Lure Selection and Presentation by Scott Patton, Seven Great Locations and Techniques For Spinner Baits, Targeting the Southern Musky by Steven Paul, Tennessee River Monsters Tactics for the Monsters, The Spawn is Fast Approaching by Josh Morris, Big Fish On Lake Lanier Fishing Guides & Charters, Cheoah Lake by Smoky Mountain Outdoors Unlimited, Fly Fishing the Smokies by Smoky Mountain Outdoors Unlimited, Santeetlah Lake by Smoky Mountain Outdoors Unlimited, Tuskagee River by Smoky Mountain Outdoors Unlimited, Boone Lake Fishing Report by Fishing Forecast, Cherokee Lake by Nathan Mountain Fishing Guide Service, Chickamauga Lake by Scott Patton Guide Service, Chickamauga Lake by the TWRA Creel Clerks, Bobby Gentrys Dale Hollow Lake Guide Service, Douglas Lake by Nathan Mountain Fishing Guide Service, Kentucky Lake Fishing Report by Local Anglers, Kentucky Lake Fishing Report by TWRA Fishing Forecast, Middle Tennessee Area Lakes by Smilin Danl Professional Guide Service, Nickajack Lake Fishing Report by TWRA Fishing Forecast, Normandy Lake Fishing Report by TWRA Fishing Forecast, Local Angler Old Hickory Lake Fishing Report, Old Hickory Lake Fishing Report by TWRA Fishing Forecast, Percy Priest Lake Fishing Report by TWRA Fishing Forecast, Pickwick Lake by Pickwick Area Guide Clagett Talley, Pickwick Lake Fishing Report by TWRA Fishing Forecast, Tims Ford Lake Fishing Report by TWRA Fishing Forecast, Woods Reservoir Fishing Report by TWRA Fishing Forecast, Buffalo River Local Angler Fishing Report, 5-17-2014 BAIT TN-II results from Watts Bar, The Johnny Wood 3rd Annual Coal Miners Open, Chickamauga Lake Local Angler Photo Gallery, East Tennessee Fly Fishing Photo Gallery 2014, Greg Clarks Country Side Marine Boone Lake Gallery, Guide Greg Brisendine and Horse Creek Resort, Lake View Restaurant & Boat Dock Photo Gallery, Old Hickory Lake Local Angler Photo Gallery, Tennessee Anglers in Georgia Photo Gallery, The Collegiate Catfishing Association Gallery, Ty-1-On Fishing Guide Service Photo Gallery 2012, Cumberland River Local Angler Photo Gallery, Tennessee Anglers from Creeks, Rivers, and Ponds. Nice bass a bonus. Most teams weighed in a limit of fish and the average fish caught was 2.36 pounds. Watch for floating debris on the Wolf and Obey River arms. Night crawlers and live shad suspended under bobbers has been working well. Largemouth bass anglers should still be focusing on cover. Licenses may be purchased at
Sauger/Walleye:A few walleye and sauger are being caught in the main river channel in deeper holes from Granville to Gainesboro. LuckyCraft Pointer 128/158s or pencil poppers are working well. Walleye: Lots of walleye are being caught while trolling at night on flats in 24 feet of water. of Dale Hollow, ascends to the ridge-top and then returns
Largemouth Bass: Several largemouth are being caught on soft plastics on grass and sunken brush in 15 feet of water. 8 oz. Of course these should only be used as indicators combined with your own past fishing experience fishing on the banks of Dale Hollow Lake.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'fishingproreport_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_0',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fishingproreport_com-medrectangle-3-0'); It's common knowlege cloud cover is an angler's best friend. Click here for the latest 7 day fishing weather forecast for Dale Hollow Lake . Heavier line and more weight will reduce the number of bites you get so keep it light and catch more fish! Largemouth can be caught on the lower end still by utilizing front-facing sonar targeting suspended fish in ~20 FOW with Damiki rigs in the creek channels. Crappie:A few crappie are being caught on minnows around grass and sunken brush in 15-20 feet of water. Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park. Summer night fishing typically produces some decent fish for patient anglers using a variety of baits like liver, shrimp, or prepared dough baits. Bass-Fishing is good. In the main lake area, bass can be found from shallow to deep water as they transition into a fall pattern. Anywhere you can find the 60+ degree water, those bass and crappie are going to be heading to the bank. The daytime Striper bite is still a little tough unless anglers are focusing their effort on twilight hours. Smallmouth Bass with a Biospawn Ecoribbon, 4 lb. Walleye:Lots of walleye are being caught while trolling at night and jigging spoons on breaks in 30 feet of water. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. White bass Fishing is good. Rainbow trout fishing at Roper Lake has been excellent! Development is restricted to marinas
We're catching catfish close to shore as they come in to spawn. A few reports are starting to come from successful catfish anglers who have been using nightcrawlers from shore. The sunfish and bluegill at Dankworth are readily biting nightcrawlers as well and are often caught incidentally when targeting trout. Bass-Fishing is great. Sep 24, 2022 931-864-7195 email application sponsors winners Gallery 9th Annual SPRING BASS CLASSIC Hosted by Sunset Marina Anglers using shad or red colored swimbaits and crankbaits have been successful with Havasus smallmouth bass. Try various depths until you find where the fish are hanging out and concentrate your effort there. The Dankworth pond fishing report is pretty much identical to the Roper Lake report above with the added benefit of an active sunfish bite. judy garland and james mason relationship; south australian state government liberal or labour. Theres an old saying on wind direction which has many variations but here's the most popular which I'm sure you've heard: Wind from the West, fish bite the best. Not sure what fish to prepare force when fishing on Dale Hollow Lake . These fish are becoming harder to get bites from, but a Damiki rigged straight-tail fluke still works best. Sure, it'll get a few bites but, in my experience, it's not ideal. Crappie:A few crappie are being caught on jigs and minnows around sunken brush in 10 feet of water. flood control, hydroelectric power production and to improve water
On the upper end, crappie is being found in the backs of major creeks. The specific fishing information found here will change seasonally so check back often to enjoy fishing success regardless of when you've planned your visit. Crappie:A few crappie are being caught on minnows around fallen trees in 15 feet of water. Add to the excitement with rainbow an 3 lb. Alamo Lake is a great place to escape the crowds that can be experienced at other lakes. Anglers that like using artificial baits have been successful with in-line spinners like Rooster tails and Panther Martins and Kastmasters. Nick has been an entrepreneur since the age of 23, and started FishIn48 in 2018 to tie one of his businesses to his lifelong passion of fishing. Finally,
We take a number of different data points to make our fishing recommendation. Dale Hollow Lake Fishing Reports Recently shared catches and fishing spots. Weather Forecast Monday 4/3/2023 83F 57F SSW 10 MPH 12 3 6 9 12 3 6 9 Hourly Wind Tuesday 4/4/2023 83F 66F SSW 13 MPH 12 3 6 9 12 3 6 9 Hourly Wind Dale Hollow. in each state. The water temperature is 61 degrees, and the lake is falling. permit required for overnight stays. and campgrounds are located around the lake. Other achievements include a Tennessee state record for lake trout (12 pounds, 13 ounces). Havasus largemouth bass have been hitting pretty well on breezy days on white or chartreuse colored spinnerbaits, or shad colored Rat-L-Traps. pristine Dale Hollow Shoreline. 1; 11; Details; Oct 11, 2020 Andrea rader 0. Stripers have been chasing shad around the north Windsor basin in the early morning and late afternoon hours. Prices and optons are listed including non resident fishing licenses. The spawn is over and the fish are currently transitioning from their spring to summer patterns. During this time of year its best to focus your effort on the deeper fish (15-22 feet deep) because they are affected less than shallow fish by barometric pressure. Have fun learning how to catch them using new techniques and dont be afraid to try new things. When you do locate a school, it will make for an absolutely amazing day on the water! . Large numbers of bass are staging off of secondary points corralling shad into backs of coves. A number of fish were also caught with different types of topwater baits! Anglers are doing well with worms and small jigs. Deep diving shad colored crankbaits (8-15ft) are working well around rocks or gravel/rock shorelines for smallmouth in areas they are chasing baitfish. ctxt_ad_bg = "e8e4bb";
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Fish are in full winter patterns, most suspended in creek channels. These crappie are susceptible to jigs or minnows when they are in this mode. Free ship to store.