Current conditions have improved somewhat as the lake is now at 8.13 Rumsey, and roads are all fairly clear in and out.
Now to answer the most asked question this past week. Will the ABA tournament be allowed to go off on this coming Saturday? Answer, well, the lake could may well draw far enough down to meet the 7.9 Rumsey mark set by the county, however, debris fields remain numerous, as does the dangerous conditions resulting from rouge floating docks, full size trees, and assorted logs.
There are both above and below the surface hazards awaiting anyone running full speed anywhere on this lake.
I DO NOT advise any one attempt that especially in low light conditions. Furthermore, I do not see these conditions improving short term as I have yet to see a concerted effort to clear any of it, at least while I’ve been out. My guess as of today is that the final decision will fall upon the TD, just be aware guys, there is a TON of debris, and it is moving on an hourly basis.
Ok, now onto the fishing. With the improving weather, the bite has begun to improve as well. Water temperatures into the low 50s can now be found in a few areas late in the day, with most areas remaining 47-49 degrees throughout the balance of the lake.
Some decent fish can now be found and willing to cooperate with anglers tossing the dreaded A-Rig, with Megabass and Lucky Craft jerkbaits, LV500s, TN70s, and Red-eyed shad all contributing to some decent bags as well.
Fish in the 6-10lb. range are not all that un-common and bags into the high 30s are not too far away, should the weather continue to warm the water column.
Forecast rain the balance of this week could contribute to some additional incoming water contributing to undoing some of the clearing clarity, but as long as we continue to get some warmer days the pre-spring bite should not be too many weeks away!
Stay tuned and stay SAFE!
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