Winners pictured left to right were: 1st place team - Cory Collins & Jimmie Box - 21.23 lbs, 1st place - Cory Collins 17.35 lbs, 3rd place - Ken Harbison 14.81 lbs, 2nd place - Mike Banks 15.04 lbs
Tom Behrens, Freelance Writer & Photographer Tom Behrens has over 50 years experience in fishing and hunting across the United States. Much of this time was spent in Oklahoma and Texas where he became very familiar with the outdoor opportunities in these states. You may contact him by email at: [email protected] View all my photos
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Thursday
Slight Chance Thunderstorms
Hi: 93
Thursday Night
Lo: 75
Independence Day
Hi: 89
Friday Night
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Mostly Clear
Sunday
Hi: 95
Sunday Night
Extended Weather Forecast
Water Level on 7/3: 171.25 (-0.75)
Water Level Details
GOOD. Water stained; 85 degrees; 0.66 feet below pool. Rain continues to fall with more on the way, keeping the lake just a few inches below full pool. The bass bite is holding steady, with a solid shallow water bite early in the morning and again during midday. Topwater lures are producing at daylight, while midday action has been best in thick vegetation using popping frogs and flipping beaver-style baits in heavy pads and bushes. Deeper fish are being caught on Texas rigs and big crankbaits along main lake ridges in 12-24 feet of water. Crappie fishing has slowed with the heat and high water, with the best reports coming from anglers fishing at night under lighted docks or using floating flood lights–live bait is outperforming jigs. Report by Stephen Johnston, Johnston Fishing. Anticipate increased boater traffic this weekend as we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day.
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