Fishing Report

GOOD. Water stained; 90 degrees; 1.77 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 fishing remains sporadic, with the best bite before sunrise or late in the day. Additionally, during full moon periods coming up, larger fish can be caught late morning to early afternoon in deeper areas with structures that hold bait, such as thicker brush piles. Carolina rigs worked slowly through the brush with darker plastic have shown good results, with the weights increasing based on the targeted depth. Deep-running crankbaits are also proving effective during the day on mid-lake flats with brush located near drop-offs and channels. Report by Bryan Brawner, Lake Conroe Charters. Hybrids are on the move with most fish scattered in 17-25 feet of water, with some fish 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 14-28 feet of water on or close to structures. 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.