Water Level: 296.23 | Water Temperature: 58.5˚
Weather: 48˚ | Rain Showers Likely | Winds: 5 mph
1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are holding tight to pockets, coves, and bluff banks. Try ripping Rattletraps or casting Rat-L-Traps along shallow cover early and late in the day. Carolina rigged plastic grubs and jig ‘n pig presentations work well during daylight hours in deeper water.
2. Striped Bass: Target stripers by trolling live shad or bucktails around the Clarksville area, especially near creek mouths. Casting into schools of shad can trigger aggressive strikes – four inch Sassy Shads are a productive choice.
3. Crappie: Good numbers of crappie are being caught around bridge pilings and submerged brush piles. Use live minnows or small jigs in the creeks for best results.
With steady cool temperatures and intermittent rain showers, the fish are staging in predictable fall patterns. Moderate winds make for manageable conditions on the water. Anglers should focus on cover and structure with natural bait and lure presentations to take advantage of active feeding periods. Stay warm and enjoy what should be a productive week on Kerr Lake!