Beaver Tailwaters report:
Summer is officially here in temperature, as things are getting hot not only weather-wise, but also in terms of fishing. The river level has been consistently high for the past week, so it’s been a great time to pull up to a favorite spot and catch fish.
The rainbow bite has been excellent with many 13- to 14-in. rainbows brought to the boat daily. The Pautzke pink worm has been successful. All this high water provides lots of places for trout to run and hide in (and grow big and feisty) and has tested the skills of the anglers. Look for clear water to drift, cast toward the bank and you’ll most often pull in a rainbow in no time. Get their attention with fluorescent, bright baits and flashy silver spoons.
Plenty of sunshine requires plenty of sunscreen. Come prepared, but make sure to keep the sunscreen away from your fishing gear and baits. Seems that sunscreen not only repels harmful rays from above but repels fish as well. Clean your hands of sunscreen before handling rods, reels and baits and don’t use a spray in the boat.
Be prepared for the heat and join us on the White River for some great fishing – regardless of water releases from the dam.
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Beaver Lake report:
Striper fishing has been good with the thermocline settling in around 20 feet down. Fish are still surfacing early in the morning and then heading back down to the cooler water. Slow trolling live bait has been the most productive in 30-to-100 feet of water. Stay on the main lake and check long points close to deep water, these areas have been the best and constantly are holding stripers. South end is currently muddy and full of debris with the recent rains, before this the crappies are slowly moving offshore on flats 15 to 15 fow. All gates are open at the moment, and the water temps are in the high 70s.
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