Pictured are Brandon Lewis and his crew from Arkansas, with a boat load of fish!
Beaver Tailwaters report:
Well, the river water level is going up and down and the Corps is not generating that much. The walleye bite has slowed a bit, but if you look for them, you can find them.
There have been a few decent fish caught, but we are still a week or two away from what I’m hoping, a great spawn run. Most of the fish being caught now are juvenile males and a few over that 18-in. mark.
Try fishing the deeper water and deeper holes. Obviously, if you have electronics on board, use them. The Pautzke Fire minnow has produced some nice fish this past week. Work the minnow from the shallow end to the deep water.
As far as the trout are concerned, we have had some really nice numbers in the past week or so. Using light terminal tackle with fire bait has produced the best numbers. Parker Bottoms has been a hot spot this week, down to Spider Creek. Also, 1/4 spoons with a little trout Fire gel, has also produced nice numbers.
I know it is that time of year where a lot of folks get that walleye fever. Once again, let’s be courteous and mindful to other anglers, both on the river and at the boat ramp. I have already seen actions and incidents that are easily avoidable. We all have to share this awesome fishery, but let’s try to keep our ethics and morals intact, most of all, being safe! I hope you’re able to get out, have some fun, enjoy some of this nicer weather, and catch some fish!
Hooked on Fishing Guide Service, Beaver Lake report:
Striper fishing has been picking up this week, look on channel swings and deep treetops. The bait and fish have pushed down deeper around 35 to 40 feet down from the surface with the recent cold fronts coming through. Stripers have been moving a lot and not sticking around an area too long, so keep covering water and don’t be afraid to pick up and look in different areas of the lake. Crappie fishing has also picked up with the water warming up in the river arms. Look for them on flats and brush piles in 15 to 25 feet of water. Water temps 44° to 47° depending where in the lake you decide to fish.
For additional information, pictures and videos, like and follow us on Facebook for updates – Busch Mountain Fishing Guide Service and Hooked on Fishing, LLC.