This Week's Fishing Report
GOOD. water stained; 51 degrees; 0.03 feet below pool. 50-53 degrees. Typical winter weather has finally arrived, so the air and water temperatures are average for this time. Bass in the 8 feet water off of points and near channels. Try Cheney Bay and the Smith Point entrance to Saline. Anglers are reporting success on slower moving large plastics. White crappie are good in 16-22 feet of water on brush and timber. Black crappie do not seem to be moving towards the shallows yet. Catfish remain good, primarily at night, on trotlines and jugs, using cut bait. Rod-and-reel anglers are producing good daytime catches with shrimp and cut baits on channel edges. Fishing report by Jim's Fishing Lake Palestine. Fish have settled into winter patterns. Crappie are good on timber in 16-25 feet of water with minnows or jigs. White bass and hybrids are good in open water following bait. Deadstick with swimbaits. Largemouth bass are good in the creeks with moving baits, or on docks with jigs. Catfish are good in shallow water with cut shad. Catfish up to 45 pounds are possible. Report by a local angler.
Water Level History
| Date | Elevation | 24hr Change | % Full | Inflow | Outflow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 345.02 ft | -0.03 | 100.0% | -- | -- |
| Jan 14 | 345.02 ft | +0.01 | 100.0% | -- | -- |
| Jan 13 | 344.99 ft | -0.02 | --% | -- | -- |
Lake Information
Region: Prairies & Lakes