Catfish: We just planted another 1000 pounds of catfish. The catfish have been very active in the early morning hours near the docks. The bite has been improving as water temperatures continue to rise. The productive areas have been Jack Creek Cove and the Buoy line in the early morning as well as the late afternoon hours before closing. Considering that catfish are primarily bottom feeders, setting up your rig with a weight that allows your bait to sink near the bottom will generally render good results. Catfish prefer bait with the strongest scent. Cut up mackerel, chicken liver and shrimp are typically the preferred bait of cat fisherman. Catfish have a limit of 5 at this time.

Bass: An eighteen pound bass was caught June 30th on a Huddleston swim bait in the trout cove area of Dixon Lake.Largemouth bass tend to stay in deeper water on hot summer days. The bass will progress into shallow water in the late evening to early morning. The aquatic weeds have been growing rapidly and are producing new habitats for the bass to reside in. Largemouth bass can typically be found in shallow water and are likely to be swimming under something that provides shade such as vegetation. In water bodies that contain aquatic vegetation, you may find it advantageous to use slightly heavier line. Top water lures, such as Frogs, have been very successful in the past week. Top water fishing tends to be ideal as the weeds continue to grow in the water. This time of year you will typically see good results when using swimbaits and other “action” style baits. The fish tend to become more aggressive while defending their bass fry and will bite at almost anything moving. Boat dock cove is still a promising location for bass. Just a reminder, bass must be at least 12 inches to keep with a limit of 2 at this time.

Trout: Our last trout stock took place on March 4th. Any remaining trout are primarily going to be in deeper waters throughout the summer. In the early morning hours, you can round up a few trout in the shallow waters of Trout Cove and Boat Dock Cove. Anglers seeking trout have been having the most luck fishing near the buoy line from a boat. A two-pound test set up with a 12” to 18” leader is recommended. Mini jigs and power bait have been the primary choice of bait for anglers this season. Chartreuse colored power bait is still doing well in trout cove. The Trout catching limit is 5! "No Catch & Release of Trout." Please make sure you are familiar with the current freshwater fishing regulations prior to fishing here at Dixon Lake as we do strictly enforce these regulations. 

Bluegill: Pier 2 has been a very successful location for catching bluegill in the past week. The bite has significantly picked up with the increasing aquatic vegetation. Mealworms and cut up night crawlers have been good choices for catching bluegill in the past several weeks. The piers are promising locations for bluegill in the late afternoon hours as the vegetation in the water continues to develop. Bluegill are limited to 25 of any size at this time.