Fishing report 8-16: Johnson Sauk Trail lake more fishable now
Fishing fanatic and former Mendota bait shop operator Fred Reutner said he was at Johnson Sauk Trail last week and caught nothing other than several 5-inch-long, thin crappie. He plans to return next week to the lake, hoping a cool-down will help the …
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Extra effort required to hook crappie, catfish
The temperatures have cooled down some but not enough to jump-start the fishing at Ross Barnett Reservoir. Above Highway 43 and the upper Pearl, a few crappie and catfish are being caught on minnows about 12 feet deep near drop-offs. The bass fishing …
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This week's fishing report
Crappie good on minnows around fishing docks at night. Report submitted by Gary Emmons, game warden stationed in Lincoln County. Chandler: July 29. Elevation below normal, water 89 and clear. Channel catfish good on shad and night crawlers at night.
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