The water level rose to 61 percent of capacity, and local rumor has it that the work on the dam has been completed. Hopefully, the lake will continue to fill. Water temps remained in the mid-fifties, and large and smallmouth bass have been tight lipped. Successful bass anglers used finesse baits in 15 to 35 feet of water. Spoons also fooled deeper bass. The striper bite was solid, but anglers reported flurries of activity followed by long lulls. Cut baits, lugworms, and nightcrawlers worked for bites from shore and in 25 to 60 feet of water for boat anglers. Boat anglers also reported good striper fishing in the ski arm while trolling flies, Kastmasters, and umbrella rigs. Trout anglers picked away at the reaming trout, from the plant two weeks ago, while using dough baits, minijigs, and Kastmasters. Catfish anglers did well along the dam while using dip bait, chicken liver, and cut sardines.

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