The trout plant we were waiting on finally arrived and they are biting well on Senior Shore and in Willow Cove. Winter seems reluctant to depart, as do the rains, adding another wrinkle to the quest for fish. Big fish of the week belonged to James Bogin, who while fishing for bass, caught an 8.90# trout on a chatter bait in Oakvale Cove. Other notable catches included Jeff Noll’s 8.30# Ron Peat’s 7.90# and Ben Chastain’s 7.20# trout. The water is still murky, with all the rain we are having, so baits that are scented flashy enough to penetrate through the cloudy water are working best.

Catfish can be found throughout the lake and prefer cut mackerel or chicken liver.