Truman Lake Fishing Reports

Truman Lake: 09/27/06

Lake Level: 704.54
Water Temp: 69 deg.
Water Clarity: Clear to lightly stained.

The weather is just about ideal for fishing, the only problem is we need some wind to get the whites going again. Sounds funny a fisherman wishing for wind. But anyway the temps are great and no rain in the forecast. For the leaf lookers the leaves are just starting to turn, but with the lack of rain I don't know how much color we will have this year. but we are starting to see some color along the lake.

BASS: If you like shallow water fishing now is the time to be on Truman. Fish seem to be moving to the shallow flats to chase shad. Top water early and late along with spinner baits and jig and frog during the day has been producing some really good fish. 2' to 4' of water seems to be the best. Look for shad if they aren't there look for another flat.

CRAPPIE: I talked to Marty Zych and he seems to think the fish are starting to move back into the creeks. Fish the tree rows next to the creek channels with minnows in 12' to 15' of water. I have also heard of a few fish off the points in 20' of water. The brush piles are still holding a few fish if you know where any are. Have not heard of any jig bite yet.

WHITES & HYBRIDS: If the wind blows the white bass fishing has been super. The fish are pulling up in a foot of water on the flat points chasing shad. Rooster tails and small Rat L Traps are working the best. The last couple of days the wind has died and the fishing got slow so if you see wind forecast that's the time to hit the whites.

CATFISH: Same as last week. Jugs in 8' to 10' of water on the flats next to deep water. Cut shad seems to be the best bait.

That's it for this week from Sterett Creek Marina
660-438-2280
critter@dam.net
Till next week
Tommy