Carters Lake Fishing Report – August 2021

Carters: Level: Slightly above full. Temp: 86 degrees. Clarity: 4 to 5 feet.

Stripers: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “The summer striper pattern was late arriving this year, but it’s here now for sure. The key is starting early. We are getting a few shots at stripers just before dawn on live baits fished under the Hydro Glow. After that, you’re better off pulling a Captain Mack’s umbrella rig or lead core and jigs. Both can be effective but also costly ways to fish Carters Lake. The standing timber is everywhere and loves to eat trolling gear. Start about a third of the way back in the creeks and work the main-lake points and timber edges.”

Walleye: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “The summertime walleye bite is good, and we are catching fish in the 22- to 24-inch range regularly. Early morning until about 11 a.m. has been really good, and there’s another good bite from dusk until about two hours after dark. Spoons or live baits are what we are doing right now. Look for fish in the 50- to 70-foot zone on the upper end of the lake and 35 to 55 on the lower end near the dam. I’m so glad this fishery has developed into what it is. Quality fish is the name of the game with all fish on Carters.