Largemouth bass can be caught on a wide variety of baits depending on season and water conditions. The best season for bass fishing is spring when water temperatures reach about 60 degrees. Common lures include plastic worms, spinner baits and crank baits. Anglers should target areas with some type of structure such as trees, vegetation, drop-offs or ledges. Good catches of crappie frequently are found around flooded timber in the arms of the reservoir in the spring and fall and along the rip-rap of the dam when the fish move to deeper water. Crappie are best caught with jigs or minnows vertically fished around structure. Walleye are most often caught along the dam and around rock or sand points and drop-offs. The key to catching walleye is to use light line (6-pound test or less) and live bait or small jigs or lures. Fish very slow in water 10-20 feet deep. Good baits for white bass are crank baits that imitate shad or live shad or minnows. Schools of white bass can often be found in the large open-water areas of either arm of the reservoir or the main reservoir near the bubbler on the dam.
Angler and boat access is very good. Five improved ramps are located at points around the reservoir. Anglers without boats have access to approximately 60% of the shoreline, with one handicap accessible fishing pier. The reservoir has two large no-wake zones, one located in Carrol Creek and the other in Kelly Creek. Life jackets are required at all times except when the boat is moored or beached. Abundant camping and picnic areas are available, many with large trees. A use fee is required; contact the marina (806) 874-5111 for more information. For more details, choose a point on the map or a name in the chart below.
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