Lake Eufaula Fishing Reports – February 2021

Eufaula: Level: 1.6 feet below 190 full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Heavy stain.

Bass: Guide Sam Williams reports, “Bass are holding in deeper water early. Locate the structure on your electronics, and work the areas out with different baits to entice a strike. Deep crankbaits can cover an area faster, and if that does not get their interest, vertically work a jigging spoon in the fish you see on the electronics. You can keep the jig in front of them longer. The hammered spoon creates a flash if the water is clear enough, and it also causes a vibration that attracts their attention. As the sun rises and the shallows warm, watch for the birds to begin to feed. Work these areas with blade baits—ChatterBaits are good in the dirty water. Soft plastics on a Texas rig or shaky head worked slowly are a good bet. Red shades are good in dirty water. Working a jerkbait or Zara Spook with deliberate motions will create action that will draw attention to a lazy bass.”

Crappie: Sam Williams reports, “Crappie are still holding on the deeper trash and structure in 12 to 20 feet of water. Minnows are the answer for a good mess for the table. Jigging with a minnow attached can get them excited.”

Note: “We are now taking entries for the Scott Woodruff Heart Transplant Tournament,” said Sam. “Go to the Albany Bass Club website to register. The Alabama Classic Bass Tournament is also open for registration now. Thanks to Alfa Insurance, we have a guaranteed first-place check for $5,000 ready for the winning team, a total of $15,000 purse for the top-15 teams. Boat numbers will be assigned upon receipt of paid entry fees. All information is on both websites.”