Possum Kingdom Lake

GOOD. Water stained; 57 degrees; 2.78 feet below pool. Stripers are fair in 30-40 feet of water. Live bait is out performing artificials by a long shot, but some catches are being made, deadsticking red head jigs with a lime green fluke tail. Sand bass are fair to good in 30-40 feet of water in the main river channel. Live bait has been out performing artificials. As the temperatures rise the deadstick bite is tapering off. A red head with a green or pink split tail fluke seems to be the best colors for deadsticking. Catfish are still fair to good with cut or live shad in 2-5 feet of water, or in 30-40 feet fished on or near the bottom. Bass have started to move up shallow in 10 feet or less water using crankbaits and swimbaits. Water clarity is 8-12 feet of visibility and steady. Rainbow trout can be caught below Possum Kingdom Lake Dam at the Hwy 16 Bridge. This is a light tackle fishery so bring your extra light tackle or flies for best results. Use baits like Powerbait in orange or chartreuse colors or whole kernel corn hooked on a very small hook with a light pinch weight 12-18 inches above the bait. They will also sometimes hit small jerky baits but Powerbait seem to be the best bet. Cast them out and let them sit for best results. Powerbait and corn is a more productive method. Report by TJ Ranft, Ranft Guide Service.