Fishing Report (Updated 5.14.2008)

Water temperatures are around 70 during the day, well below average for this time of year.  

Largemouth and Spotted Bass:  Good.  Most bass have completed spawning and traditionally they should be chasing baitfish now; however, few blueback herring seem to be around and the topwater and crankbait bite has correspondingly suffered.  Try Carolina Rigging or fishing finesse worms in 10 to 15 feet of water.  Green pumpkinseed and purple worms are most productive, as is watermelon color.  Try the back half of coves in the Beaverdam area. 

Crappie: Very good.  Lake Russell anglers continue to catch lots of crappie.  Fish in 12 – 18 feet of water around treetops using small minnows. 

Catfish: Good, using cut bait and nightcrawlers along the bottom. 

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