The lake remained at approximately 94% of its storage capacity, with water temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to low 80s. Largemouth and smallmouth bass were caught consistently in 5 to 30 feet of water, with the bigger fish holding on the deeper end of that range. Drop-shot and Carolina-rigged finesse baits in salt and pepper, purple, and Aaron's Magic colors produced the best results, while jerkbaits were effective on windy days, although that bite was inconsistent. Some anglers also found a productive topwater bite during the morning on poppers and small walking baits until about 9 a.m. Striped bass were caught on cut sardines fished in 50 feet of water on main lake points, with a few additional fish taken on Espetit lures and Lucky Craft Gunfish. Catfish anglers reported good success using dip bait and chicken liver.

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