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Pickwick Lake Fishing Report: 25 July 2024
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
With water temperatures in the mid 90’s fish are looking for cooler more oxygenated water. Both deep ledges and grass have been a factor recently. Ledges from Waterloo to the state park have been best (15-25ft). The closer to the main lake the ledge is the better. When fishing a ledge use a jig, Carolina rig, big worm and swimbait. Most of the grass is up past the trace in 5-10ft. When fishing grass use a Chatterbait and swimbait. You will have to fish a lot of grass to get bit but when you find one there will be more with it.
05 June 2024
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
The fish are finally in their summertime patterns. Shad spawn is still going first thing in the morning on shallow bars. These fish will be caught on a white swim bait and topwater. After the sun comes up you need to start to look on the ledges for schools. The majority of the schools are around state line island. These fish will be caught on a jig, Carolina rig, swimbait, and big crank bait. If you are able to find a school and make them bite it is easy to catch a large bag of fish in a hurry. Good luck!
07 March 2024
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
Lake levels are down but fish are biting! The water temp is rising so they are finally making their way to their shallow springtime areas. They are staging on shallow gravel points and creek mouths leading to spawning coves. To fish the points, throw a shallow running red crankbait and jig. Fish the creek mouths with a swimbait and jig. Between Waterloo and yellow creek seems to be the best for shallow points. Goodluck!
01 Feb 2024
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
High waters and heavy current flows are making the fish bite. Up river seems to be productive in current breaks and gravel bars. These fish can be caught on a swim bait and Alabama rig. When setting up on these places it is important to fish the seam line created by the current as they will use this area to feed. Down the river fish are still being caught on an Alabama rig and rattle trap out of the grass and gravel points. With the amount of current flowing through Pickwick right now it is important to focus on the areas where there are current breaks and key in on the bite. Good luck!
24 Nov 2023
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
Fishing is starting to heat up on Pickwick. Fish can be found in current breaks at the dam using an Alabama rig, jig, swimbait. Grass around the Trace bridge on a Chatterbait, rattle trap and punching. Around state line island they are still using creek channels and casing bait. These fish will be caught dragging a Carolina rig and jig. There is also a note throwing a shallow crankbait around structure.
07 Sept 2023
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
The lake is fishing good right now, but fish are in very small areas. They are finally starting to move towards their fall time shallow pockets and grass. Fish have just about abandoned their summer offshore holes and headed to the bank. Fish can be found in the back of pockets with a whopper plopper and buzz bait. Also, there is a lot of fish in the grass up the river. These will be caught on a buzz bait and a flipping bait. For flipping I prefer a 3/4oz weight with a craw imitating bait. Once you catch one it seems that there will be more in the same area. Goodluck and enjoy some topwater blowups!
28 July 2023
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
The dog days of summer have set in. The bite is slowing down and fish began to move from summer locations to fall. There is still fish being caught deep as well as in the grass. The fish in the grass seem to be picking up and producing more bites. These fish will be caught with a topwater in the morning and slowing down dragging during the heat of the day. Bites have been tough but once you find an area they will come in a hurry.
13 July 2023
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
Hotter days are making the bite become tough. The majority of fish are being caught upriver in the grass. The fish are sitting on the edge of grass with a big worm or in the mat with a frog. While fishing the grass be sure to look for schooling fish. If they began to school throw a spook through them. There is still plenty of fish down lake out deep, but they have become difficult to catch.
06 July 2023
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
Hot temperatures are moving bass all over the lake right now. The large summertime schools are beginning to disperse and head towards shallow grass and deeper areas in search of oxygen. There are still fish to be caught out of the large school but there is just not as many schools. To have a successful day on the water this week you will need to target grass bars up the river and main river ledges. Bass will be caught on a big swimbait and jig. I prefer a lighter bait for grass and a 3/4 or larger weight for offshore fishing. Good luck!
07 June 2023
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
Pickwick With water temps high bass are finally offshore. Look for ledges or main river drops in 20-30ft of water. These bass will be in large schools of 50-200 fish. You will find these fish using down and side imaging along main river drops. Once the bass have been located you can catch them on a Carolina rig and jig. I like to use a baby brush hog and a 3/4oz weight on my Carolina rig. I like to throw a 3/4oz green pumpkin jig with a green pumpkin trailer. If you are not interested in catching numbers on ledges fish can be found above the trace bridge in the grass. These will be caught on a buzz bait and Chatterbait. Good luck!
11 May 2023
Forecast Contributor Brian Carper – briancarper.com – Follow on Facebook
5-11-23
The last few days on Percy Priest Lake the water has risen almost 2′! With more rain in the forecast the lake should continue to rise slowly. The Army Corp of Engineers are lowering the lake, but probably not at the pace it’s entering. In addition to the water rising, the warm temperatures have helped put both bass and crappie into aggressive modes. The bass have been shallow in 1 to 5′ of water throughout the lake and being caught on swimbaits, spinnerbaits, jerk baits and topwater lures.
Shallow boulder rocks and gravel have been productive, but now that the water has come up near the bank around flooded vegetation and trees has been turned on! The water temperature is at 71°. With the warmer temperatures the crappie spawn is wrapping up and large concentrations of crappie are moving out into 10-20′ of water. Brush piles on the upper and middle areas of the lake are holding many crappie. Tight lining minnows 2 to 4′ off the bottom has been successful in addition to casting 1/8oz jigs from 25′ away. Black and chartreuse has been the most productive Crappie Magnet color for us the last 3 days. As the warm weather continues, we’ll see more crappie moving out deeper.
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02 May 2023
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
5-2-23
Shad spawn!!! The bass are shallow right now as they are still moving off of bed. They are being caught out of shallow grass where Shad are spawning. These fish can be caught on a white Chatterbait or any other bait fish imitating bait. Aside from Shad spawn fish can still be caught around shallow structure on a wacky rig and Texas rig. The fish are moving everyday so there’s no better time to be on the water then now. Look for Shad popping to top of the water or just go shallow and fish structure. Good luck!!
31 March 2023
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
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Pickwick Lake has been putting out some solid bags. Fish are moving up and biting all over the lake. Largemouth can be caught in the pockets down lane flipping a jig. Up the river smallmouth are beginning to spawn. They can be caught using a shaky head worm in the horseshoe and gravel bars around McFarland. It is a good time of the year to get out on Pickwick and fish around as they are full and moving up to spawn.
02 Dec 2022
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Pickwick lake has been rough this fall to say the least. The Catch a Dream tournament came out of the State Park last week only took 18lbs to win. Weights quickly fell off towards the 13-9lb range as an average. I can only hope that as we head into winter the lake turns around a starts producing large bags again. Right now, the best bet to get bit is fishing bluff near yellow creek and fishing up the river. Along bluffs it will be best to throw a shakey head and jigs. Way up the river you will want to get into some serious current and target smallmouth. They will be found in the middle of the current also on a shakey head and jig. Goodluck!!
11 Nov 2022
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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Pickwick lake has been rough this fall to say the least. The Catch a Dream tournament came out of the State Park last week only took 18lbs to win. Weights quickly fell off towards the 13-9lb range as an average. I can only hope that as we head into winter the lake turns around a starts producing large bags again. Right now, the best bet to get bit is fishing bluff near yellow creek and fishing up the river. Along bluffs it will be best to throw a shakey head and jigs. Way up the river you will want to get into some serious current and target smallmouth. They will be found in the middle of the current also on a shakey head and jig. Goodluck!!
28 Oct 2022
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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Pickwick lake has been stingy the past few days as temperatures have plummeted leaving the bass lethargic. There are still plenty of fish being caught in the grass around the trace bridge as well as up the river for smallmouth. The grass around the trace bridge has been on the shallow bars and flats. It can be found using side imaging the fished with a chatter bait and rattletrap. Up the river the smallmouth are biting with as baitfish seem to be moving up current in search of oxygen. They will be caught up close to the bridge on a shaky head and jig. Good luck!!
01 Oct 2022
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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If I was going to Pickwick tomorrow, I would go either to the dam or down around the trace bridge. The fish are really scattered right now as they move into their fall locations. It seems like I can get bit fishing grass with a big worm and chatter bait around the trace. The smallmouth are probably the most consistent right now they will be in the current breaks up past McFarland bridge or on rock piles in the channel. They will be caught on a topwater and jig.
09 Sept 2022
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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Pickwick lake is making a hard transition toward the fall bite this week with cool days and gras growing. There are a lot of fish eating topwater and chatter baits around grass flats in the mid-section of the lake. If you are looking to put in in Tennessee, you can fish the backs of pockets with schooling fish. These fish will be caught using a topwater and blade bait. Moving on up the river the smallmouth are beginning to bite in current seems and rock piles. They can also be targeted with a topwater or even a small swimbait. The upper end of the lake is really producing better right now as the fish love to soak up current this time of year. Goodluck!!
26 aug 2022
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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Pickwick lake has been picking up and producing big bags this week. It seems that they are being caught all over the lake. The lower end of the lake is producing better fish on stump flats on a super spook. Moving up to the middle section of the lake fish are being caught in the back of pockets chasing shad. They will be caught using a popper or topwater bait. Moving on to the river fish are soaking in the oxygen from the current. They are sitting in the current moving in schools. When you catch one keep casting there will be more. They will be targeted with a shakey head, jig in the current and topwater on the bars. Goodluck!
05 Aug 2022
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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The fall bite is heating up with fish biting top. They will still be caught out deep as well on a jig and moving baits. These fish are spread out but biting as weights seem to be holding in the 18-23lb range. If you are looking to get out on the water start early with a topwater then back off on a ledge with a deep bait. Good luck!!
15 July 2022
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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Heads or tails? The fishing is on and off right now you can go and have a record day or get skunked. The fish are starting to move towards their fall patterns such as grass and backs of creeks. The majority of fish are being caught on a big worm and jig. While there is fishing moving there is also fish deep on ledges. These will continue to be caught on a hair jig and drop shot. Goodluck!!
08 July 2022
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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Hot summer days are upon us. Water temps are high 80’s low 90’s causing the bite to slow down. They are still being caught both deep and shallow. The deep fish are on main river ledges and drops being caught on a big worm and jig. The shallow fish are around docks and shaded cover these are caught on a flipping style bait. If headed out at first light you can catch some on a buzz bait. Good luck!!
01 July 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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The heat of summer has set in! The fish are still in massive school big bites are few and far between. Continue to look for schools on main river drops 25-30ft of water. Target the fish with a swimbait and Carolina rig. Goodluck!!
24 June 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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The pressure is on Pickwick Lake this week as teams from all over the world have made their way to fish for big prizes. With this fish have moved from primary ledges to secondary drops and brush-piles. The majority are caught on a drop shot with 8lb line. With that said there is always fish on the bank and “community holes” they will still bite a jig and Carolina rig. There is also a may fly hatch coming to an end which has fish around shallow structure biting flipping baits and topwater.
17 June 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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Pickwick lake is on fire right now!!! The fish have finally got out on the ledges. They are sitting in 20-30ft on the main lake drops. You need to look at your graph and ride until you see the huge schools. They will be caught using a Scrounger, big jig, drop shot, and hair jig. The lake has been producing both numbers and 20+ pound bags. Goodluck and remember to get way off the bank in hopes of finding the mega schools.
03 June 2022
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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This week Pickwick has not produced numbers. The fish are still sitting up on ledges in school that are not catchable. The fish extremely hard to catch but when you catch one it is quality. These fish will be caught on a jig and Carolina rig. Early in the morning fish can be caught throwing a spook over shallow brush and lay downs. Goodluck!!
27 May 2022
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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Fish are still in all stages right now. They are being caught shallow around structure on a chatter bait and flipping bait. Just out from that they can be caught on offshore grass using a worm and Carolina rig. Further out that they can be found on ledges and deep drops. These fish will be caught using a jig and Carolina rig. Fishing is very spread out right now it’s a good time to get out and fish your strengths. Good luck!!
13 May 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
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The ledge bite has gotten even better these past couple of days. There are still fish shallow, but the majority are in the 10-15ft range. They can be targeted on a Carolina rig and football jig. They are hanging around secondary creek channel drops. The shallow fish are still around balls of Shad or Shad spawns. They can be caught on topwater or white chatter baits. This is a great time of year to just go fishing. Goodluck!
15 April 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
The spawn is on!!!! It’s time to get out and flip the bank. Warm weather conditions have pushed the fish around cover and getting them into their typical spawning areas. These fish can be targeted with a creature bait and jig. The smallmouth are also making their push to the shallows. They are setting up on gravel bars and banks. They will be caught using a shakey head and ned rig.
08 April 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
Warm weather is still causing fish to move shallow and began to spawn. This is making the bite better as fish can be easily caught along banks and brush. They will be found around shallow docks, gravel banks, and brush. They will be caught using a jig or creature bait. With this being said not all fish are shallow there are still plenty to be caught on secondary points they just seem to be smaller. These fish will be caught using a shallow crankbait or lipless. Up the river the smallmouth fishing is in full swing as they are also moving to spawn. They are setting up on shallow gravel banks and rock piles. These fish will be caught using a ned rig and swimbait. Right now, is a good time to pick a pretty day and enjoy our Tennessee waters.
01 April 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
The fish are confused but still biting. This week water levels dropped 4 feet causing all the fish on the banks to head back towards deeper water. Fish can still be caught on shallow shell bars and banks using a rattletrap and chatter bait. The majority of fish have set up in ditches or brush close to their spawning areas. These can be targeted on a jig and worm. Up the lake smallmouth fishing has also gotten tougher this week as the flood gates have turned off. They are still being caught on rock piles as they are looking to spawn. These fish will be targeted with a swimbait and shakey head. Water temperatures are high 50’s to low 60’s so the fish are looking to move shallow and spawn.
25 March 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
The spawn is quickly approaching!! Water temps are low to mid 60’s pushing fish to the shallows. Hard cover is producing the bigger largemouth right now. They will be caught using a jig around SHALLOW gravel bars and lay downs. There will still be fish making the push out on flats and secondary points that will be caught on a crankbait and jig. Up the river the smallmouth are starting to fire up for the spring. They have been caught on rock piles and current seams. The smallmouth will be caught using a swimbait and crankbait. The upcoming weeks will be the best weeks to be on the water with the fish feeding up before they lock on bed.
18 March 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
Warm weather this week is causing a feeding frenzy up and down the lake. Fish are making a major push up shallow to spawn. They are biting really good on transition flats and secondary points. They can be targeted using a shallow crankbait and jig. Focus on gravel spots as they love to sit on gravel as they transition. Up the river the smallmouth are biting like crazy. They are loaded in the current break and shallow shell bars. They can be targeted on a swimbait and jig. Aside from the current breaks the horseshoe is producing quality fish along the current seam of the island. It has been a good week to be fishing on pickwick when you get out just remember if you catch one there is more in the area. Focus on shallow and transition areas.
11 March 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
The lake is finally starting to stabilize letting fish transition into their springtime spawning areas. There are both numbers and size being caught. You can find largemouth moving onto flats and secondary points. They will be caught using a jig and a rattle trap. This week has required lots of moving around until I ran into them. Once I found them it seemed to be a school of them. Up the river the current is still flowing leading smallmouth to current breaks. They can be targeted with a shaky head and crank bait. It has been a good week for fishing if you are planning on getting out don’t get hung-up on one spot and fish until you run into a school.
04 March 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
Fish are making a huge push up shallow this week and temperatures rise. They are starting to scatter out on flats and moving into shallow rock piles. The big largemouth down lake will be caught using a lipless crank on flats around Koger island and state line island. They will be found cursing the grass edges or scattered among the flat. Smallmouth will be found up lake in the horseshoe and shallow rock piles around McFarland. They can be caught on a swimbait, worm, and crankbait. This is a great time of year to just get out and go fishing. The fish are moving and eating as they go. The weather just makes for an even better day outdoors!
25 Feb 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
High waters and swift water are changing the game this week. Fish are being caught all over the lake on flats, points and mainly the current. Up the river will be the primary target for big bass as they are setting up for spring and the gates are open. Smallmouth and largemouth will be caught using a spinnerbait and crankbait in current breaks. The horseshoe will also become a big factor this week. These fish will be targeted on a crankbait and swimbait. Down lake the bass will be on transition areas and current breaks. They will be targeted on a rattletrap and chatter bait. Fishing will definitely be good this week it is just a matter of finding them.
18 Feb 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
SPRING IS HERE!!!! Fish are starting to migrate into their typical spring patters. They are schooling up on secondary points and flats that are used as transition spots for the spawn. They are still a long ways from spawning but with these warmer temperatures they are finally making a big push shallow. They are being caught on lipless crankbaits and square bills. However, there are still quality fish to be caught out off the deeper points and ditches. They can be targeted using a football jig or an A rig. It’s a good time of year to just go fishing as they are feeding up and making the push shallow. Smallmouth are still being caught good up the river in current breaks and transition areas. They can be targeted using medium diving crankbaits and an A rig. Pickwick is really producing quality fish right now making it more exciting than ever to get out and enjoy a day in the great outdoors.
11 Feb 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
Weights have made a drastic improvement this week with 2 bags over 28 pounds. The big largemouth are making the move to their typical transition places. They can be found in grass or around points and channel swings. They are being caught on chatter bait, swimbait, a rig, and a jig. The bigs are few and far between but they are big. The smallmouth are still relating to current and around rocks up the river. They can be targeted on a red crankbait or swimbait. This time of year, for Pickwick is always fun as there is potential for a giant.
28 Jan 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook
Fishing is still tough, but they are still out there. The Pickwick winter series had two bags over 20 pounds. Fish are being caught out of grass up the river. They can be targeted on a lipless crankbait and a chatter bait. The flood gates are still spilling meaning smallmouth are also catchable. They will be found up the river in current breaks and hard structure. They can be targeted using an Alabama rig or single swimbait. We have had a huge Shad kill so don’t be afraid to slow down and throw a jerk bait around.
21 Jan 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
Recent cold fronts and winter weather have left fish cold and lethargic. The lake has been fishing extremely tough both up and down lake. The flood gates are still open which has keyed the smallmouth in on current breaks and deep rock piles. They can be caught on an Alabama rig and spinnerbait. If neither of those are working you may try to downsize to a Ned rig on light line to produce a bite. Down lake the large and small mouth have been on deeper points and steep bluffs. They can be targeted using light weigh jigs and a Alabama rig. Both have been slow but if you stick with it could make for a rewarding day on the water.
Jan 2022
Pickwick
Forecast Contributor Tyler Finley – Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.finley.750
Rain is leaving the lake high and rolling with current. Fish are really keying in on current breaks in the river such as, creek mouths, trees, and bluff ends. There have been four flood gates open this week creating a very current rich environment. Bass can be caught using baits such as a chartreuse spinnerbait and a red crank bait. Down the lake things are a little different. Fish have made a push further up the points and deeper into the pockets as waters rise. Fish are being caught using a green pumpkin jig and finesse worm. The lake is setting up to fish as it should in April, but the water temperature is keeping fish more dormant. If headed to Pickwick this week just remember to keep an open mind and keep your retrieve slow.
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03 Dec 2021
Pickwick
Bass anglers are throwing anything that mimics a shad to include A-rigs, spinnerbaits with willow leaf blades, paddle tail swimbaits, blade baits and jerk baits to catch bass. Current is a key around points, gravel bars and current breaks. Some are catching them in grass beds that are holding shad. The tailwaters of the dams are also productive right now.
Crappie are being caught in Yellow, Indian and Bear creeks. Crappie jigs and crankbaits are working. Minnows are also a smart go to especially around brush.
Catfish are being caught with whole and cut shad and skipjack. Work the gravel bars, shallow ledges, and humps. Look for anywhere the cats can get out of the current and ambush their meals.
Mid Nov 2021
Pickwick
Bass are being caught in numbers chasing the shad in the pockets. Big bass are still harder to find with a few chasing the bait and a few in the grass. Small swimbaits, flukes and frogs are good in the areas weedless baits are needed. Otherwise use baits that are mimicking the shad.
Yellow and white bass are also schooling. The crappie continue to be best in Yellow and Bear Creeks. For catfish it’s time to try cut bait and whole skipjack and shad. Work the gravel bars, humps, and shallow ledges for the best results.
22 Oct 2021
Pickwick
The deep-water bite is almost gone. The bass are in the creeks chasing schools of shad. Success can be found on worms, swimbaits, and jigs. Downsizing to ned rigs, shakeyheads and dropshots will catch fish when other baits wont. The shallow bite where the bass are chasing bait schools are best targeted with topwater baits. Yellow and Bear creek are producing crappie bites. Anglers are trolling minnows and jigs. Catfish continue to bite flavored cut chicken breast and whole shad or cut bait.
17 Sept 2021
Pickwick
The bass are abandoning the ledges at Pickwick too. Anglers are having luck in grassy areas and pockets with jigs, swim baits and Carolina rigs. In the shallow water flukes, blade baits, top water, rattle traps and anything imitating shad are having success. The crappie bite remains slow. The catfish bite continues to be better at night with flavored cut chicken breast.
03 Sept 2021
Pickwick
It continues to be hit and miss at Pickwick with some tournament anglers finding good fish while others are coming up empty. The bigger sacks of fish are coming off the deep ledges and humps with some starting to find luck in the grass. Deep fish are being caught on Texas and Carolina rigs with a backup being shakeyheads and dropshots. Frogs and flukes are working in the grass as well as weedless swimbaits. Like many other parts of the river if you find them schooling throw topwater into the action for best chance of a catch. The crappie bite remains slow and the catfish bite is best at night on cut and flavored chicken breast.
27 Aug 2021
Pickwick
It’s hit and miss at Pickwick with some tournament anglers finding good fish while others are coming up empty. The bigger sacks of fish are coming off the deep ledges and humps with some starting to find luck in the grass. Deep fish are being caught on Texas and Carolina rigs with a backup being shakeyheads and dropshots. Frogs and flukes are working in the grass as well as weedless swimbaits. Like many other parts of the river if you find them schooling throw topwater into the action for best chance of a catch. The crappie bite remains slow and the catfish bite is best at night on cut and flavored chicken breast.
20 Aug 2021
Pickwick
It’s hit and miss at Pickwick with some tournament anglers finding good fish while others are coming up empty. The bigger sacks of fish are coming off the deep ledges and humps with some starting to find luck in the grass. Deep fish are being caught on Texas and Carolina rigs with a backup being shakeyheads and dropshots. Frogs and flukes are working in the grass as well as weedless swimbaits. Like many other parts of the river if you find them schooling throw topwater into the action for the best chance of a catch. The crappie bite remains slow and the catfish bite is best at night on cut and flavored chicken breast.
13 Aug 2021
It’s hit and miss at Pickwick with some tournament anglers finding good fish while others are coming up empty. The bigger sacks of fish are coming off the deep ledges and humps with some starting to find luck in the grass. Deep fish are being caught on Texas and Carolina rigs with a backup being shakeyheads and dropshots. Frogs and flukes are working in the grass as well as weedless swimbaits. Like many other parts of the river if you find them schooling throw topwater into the action for best chance of a catch. The crappie bite remains slow and the catfish bite is best at night on cut and flavored chicken breast.
06 Aug 2021
Pickwick
There have been no changes at Pickwick. The bite continues to be deep with schools of bass on the ledges. Much as the other parts of the river deep crankbaits and jigs are common baits for this bite and dropshots and shakeyheads for when the bite slows down. Most fish are being caught in 15 to 25 feet of water. Not all ledges are holding fish so you will have to work the electronics. The crappie bite has slowed for most while the catfish bite remains strong especially at night.
30 July 2021
Pickwick
Pickwick also remains the same. The bite continues to be deep with schools of bass on the ledges. Much as the other parts of the river deep crankbaits and jigs are common baits for this bite and dropshots and shakeyheads for when the bite slows down. Most fish are being caught in 15 to 25 feet of water. Not all ledges are holding fish so you will have to work the electronics. The crappie bite has slowed for most while the catfish bite remains strong especially at night.
23 July 2021
Pickwick
There are no changes at Pickwick. The bite continues to be deep with schools of bass on the ledges. Much as the other parts of the river deep crankbaits and jigs are common baits for this bite and dropshots and shakeyheads for when the bite slows down. Most fish are being caught in 15 to 25 feet of water. Not all ledges are holding fish so you will have to work the electronics. The crappie bite has slowed for most while the catfish bite remains strong especially at night.
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Pickwick – Hensley Powell is fishing a tournament there this week and says you can catch 28 pounds in seven bites a day. He says the majority of bass are not on a bed because of the water fluctuation. A major shad spawn will happen in May and again a spinnerbait is very effective. Most of the fish he’s seen are in 6 to 8 feet of water.
