Fishing on the lake is good. Some large spotted bass may be caught. Some of the largest spotted bass in WV are found in R. D. Bailey Lake. The spotted bass will be found along the rocky drops with clay points another good spot to try. Good baits are plastic jigs, live shad, or crayfish. These bass can be found moving into shallower water to feed now that the nights are getting cooler and the water temperature is dropping some.

Anglers should see the bite picking up for most species as the water temperature falls. Hybrid striped bass feed on shad so fishermen should watch for any schools of shad because the hybrid will usually be nearby. Best baits are lures such as rattletraps, spoons, or white/chartreuse jigs. Anglers may also want to try chicken livers for this hard fighting fish.

The lake also has a good walleye population and anglers can expect to catch this fine eating fish along clay points or rocky drops. Best bait is probably live minnows or jigs. For more information call the Corps of Engineers recorded message at 304-664-9587.