Blow wind blow! This week we saw a lot of wind but the temperatures were pleasant for this time of year. The water temperatures ranged from 59 to 66 degrees and the fish are continuing to move into the spawning areas. Lake Fork Trophy Lures Hyper Stick (watermelon/red), split shot rigged, was a hard rig to beat. Some fish were being caught on white spinner baits and chatter baits. The Alabama rig was also very productive in 4 to 6 feet of water just off the edges of the spawning areas on the south end of the lake. This week we continued to use the Ardent Apex reels with the Denny Brauer Signature rods to catch our trophy sized Lake Fork Bass. Several 6 to 9 pound Bass were caught on these rod and reel combinations.
The White Bass have started to migrate into the creeks. Minnows in 6 to 8 foot of water around sharp bends in the creek channels and ditches are the place to look for them. Very tiny white spinner baits will also work.

Crappie fishermen are still having fun in the shallow water of beautiful Lake Fork. We found that 2 to 4 feet worked the best for big slabs. The minnow rig with the slip cork was the best way to catch them.

The Catfish were moving in and out. Chopped chicken livers and minnows worked the best in 4 to 7 foot of water.
Lake Fork Marina carries a great supply of the Ardent rods and reels like we used this week at a great price. They also have a good selection of chatter baits and spinner baits. For you live bait fishermen, make sure you stop into Lake Fork Marina and pick up some minnows to catch some of our large crappie.

May post spawn fishing is great here on Lake Fork. We still have several days open for guided fishing trips in May and June. Give us a call here at J & M Guide Service, Toll Free: 1-888-454-7037 or E-mail us at: [email protected] . Have a safe fishing week.