Fishing Report
| Species | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bass | A few quality fish are still coming from the deeper humps and ledges, but as that bite slows down, anglers are starting to move a little bit shallower to target grassy areas and pockets where bait fish are gathering. Flukes, rattletraps, blade baits, topwater walkers, and various other shad imitating baits are working well for those fish. Jigs, swimbaits, and Texas/Carolina-rigs are still the go-to techniques for the deep water bite. Shakeyheads and dropshots may also get you a few bites. A slower presentation like a light weighted Texas-rigged worm may get you a bite from fish that aren’t actively feeding. |
| Crappie | Anglers using FFS are continuing to have success with crappie. Some anglers are drifting/trolling small crankbaits for suspended fish while others are targeting offshore brushtops by vertically jigging or using minnows. |
| Catfish | The catfish bite is fair. Tight lining with cut/whole shad or liver along the deeper gravel bars and shallower river ledges can typically produce bites. A reminder that Pickwick is a shared waterbody with Alabama, so only 1 catfish over 34 inches is allowed. |
