Raven Lake

FAIR. Water stained; 54 degrees. Conditions are steadily improving as water temperatures rise, and fishing pressure remains light. Largemouth bass activity should increase with more sunny, water days as they transition into pre-spawn patterns, moving from deeper water into the shallows to feed in preparation for spawning. Crappie are also becoming more active as temperatures approach the mid-50s, following a similar pre-spawn feeding pattern. Expect crappie to push toward shallower areas of the lake by late February into early March, possibly sooner depending on weather trends and water temperature. Report by Aric Brooks, Huntsville State Park.