Missouri Lakes Fishing Report

Lake - Pomme De Terre 03/17/06:

Surprisingly the stickbait bite continues to be strong, main lake and secondary points near spawning cuts and coves are the best locations. Fish seem to be moving up in groups and can be up shallow through out the day, if you catch one stay put because chances are there are several fish in that location. Windy days are better and solid colors seem to be out producing chromes and reflective ones.

On clam days fish these same points with an Eakins’ jig or Jewel 5/8 oz. football jig in brown / purple flash with either a green pumpkin Eakins’ craw or Chomper jig trailer. Pay close attention to any transition areas where rock changes size or changes to gravel on these points, these areas are holding most of the fish.

Live bait continues to be your best crappie bait, tubes and grubs are also working just not as well, look for the fish to be on brush 15’ deep or deeper.