Isabella lake increased this week to 67 percent of its capacity and continues to rise. The bass have moved into shallow water and there’s been decent action on crankbaits, plastics and jigs. There were reports of larger grade bass seen chasing trout in the shallows. The crappie action has been epic the last couple of weeks. Anglers are scoring slabs in 5 to 20-feet of water around submerged trees and the cages. Small swimbaits and minijigs in white, yellow, and chartreuse continue to be top producers. Live small or medium shiners have been fooling crappie in good numbers. Boat anglers trolling shad patterned baits have been scoring slabs with an occasional trout in the mix. The trout action has been very good as well at French Gulch, old cemetery and the auxiliary Dam. Trout have been coming on minijigs, Garlic scented Powerbait, Kastmasters, Roostertails, and GULP! Pinched Crawlers. Boat anglers are trolling spoons at depths of 25 to 30-feet trolling better grade trout up to 5-pounds. The Catfish actions is steady with cut baits, SSS Dip Bait, chicken liver and nightcrawlers. 

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