The best largemouth bass fishing can be found in the spring and fall. As springtime water temperatures warm up (April-May), bass will move into shallow water areas to feed and to prepare for spawning. In the spring, fish the upper end of the lake near shallow structure such as tree stumps, fallen trees, or weed bed edges. The spillway and dam are also productive areas for springtime bass. Spinnerbaits, rubber worms, crankbaits, jig/pig combinations and other top-water baits work well. Warm summer water temperatures will usually push fish into deeper depths. The old Hydell Road submerged “road bed” is productive in the summer. This road crosses the lake at its midpoint and can be located by marking an imaginary line between the fishing pier on the east side of the lake and the northern most pier on the west side of the lake. Rubber worms are productive when fished slowly along the road bed at 8-12 foot depths. Fishing during the early morning hours or in the evening will provide better results. Cooler, fall temperatures will trigger bass to move back in the shallow water areas. Fishing success may pick up as bass prepare for winter.

Bluegill can be caught throughout the lake from early spring until fall. Popular methods include waxworms or redworms fished below a bobber. Look for spawning beds in shallow water during the spring and throughout the summer. Many bluegill can be found concentrated in these areas.

Channel catfish angling picks up by mid-June. Nightcrawlers, chicken livers, cut bait or prepared catfish baits work well when fished on the bottom. Night fishing for catfish is a popular method for catfish anglers.