Pictured is Kirstin McGeary from Rogers, with this very nice rainbow
Beaver Tailwaters:
Well, here we go again, with another heat dome settling over us. Honestly, this summer has not been that bad, but we all knew this was coming.
Fishing the Beaver tailwaters has many advantages. Not only is the fishing great most days, but that cold water also helps cool the air temperature, helping to beat the heat.
Now on to the fishing! We have been pulling some tanks recently. This is a pretty common theme this time of year, especially when we have had significant rains. Try to fish around the “slime line,” where the cool water meets the warm water. You’re going to find more baitfish in that zone, along with the bigger fish. Pautzke Fire minnows have been the most successful. Fire bait and spoons, later in the morning, have proven to produce the best bite, as well.
There are still some walleye to be had, if you fish the deeper water. Try pulling hard crankbaits, in 15 feet of water and working inside bends with jerk baits. Try to stay hydrated and cool during these dog days and get out and catch some fish!
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Hooked on Fishing Guide Service, Beaver Lake:
Look for stripers on main lake points or secondary points on a major cove. There are still a lot of fish holding and traveling on channel swings in 100-150 feet of water as they are making their way to the north end. There have been very few fish surfacing as they are starting to push deeper with the water warming up.
We are seeing the thermocline about 25-30 feet down, so have your bait of choice close to that and you’ll have some good success. Live shad, minnows and bluegill are all working for striper. Crappie are holding on flats 15 -25 feet of water.
Docks and brush piles have been good along with open flats if you have Livescope to target those roaming crappies. Water temps are rising 86+ depending on area of the lake. Summer pattern is in full effect, and learn about the thermocline and how fish relate to it.
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