Fishing Report

GOOD. Water stained; 88 degrees; 1.55 feet below pool. Dog days of summer have definitely taken a toll on the catfish bite. A mess of catfish can be caught on baited holes, you will just have to bring plenty of bait and work through the tiny fish. Some better catfish and trophy size fish can be caught suspending natural baits around structure and drifting ledges. Wind blown flats can produce pretty well at night for both. Report by Brad Doyle, Bradley’s Guide Service. Bass are slow with the best bite very early before sunrise and late in the evenings. At these times, use Carolina rigged dark lizards and ribbon worms around brush and docks in 6-12 feet of water. Deep running crankbaits are producing bites during the day around brush and structure close to drop offs in up to 22 feet of water. Shaky head rigs and jigs worked vertically and slowly are also good on the deeper structures, roadbeds, and railroad areas. Report by Bryan Brawner, Lake Conroe Charters. Hybrids are on the move with most fish scattered in 17-27 feet of water, but some are in small schools. Target points and flats Trolling with a pet spoon and a diver, has had some success, using MTPockets slabs jigging for them. Crappie continue to be slow having to hit many spots to get the hotties. Thumps continue to be lighter using a longer rod with Lone Star Crappie Jigs, Stunna jigs, smaller jigs or pitching. Minnows are hit-or-miss in 12-29 feet of water on or close to structures. Finding a thermocline in 30-35 feet of water. Moon forecast for Friday 67.8-percent next new moon 21 days. Summer is here and the weather is hot, so please stay hydrated and always wear your life jacket. Report by Mike Cason, Fishical Therapy Lake Conroe Guide.