Carters Lake Fishing Report – August 2022

Carters: Level: Full at 1074. Temp: 86 degrees. Clarity: 2 feet.

Bass: Guide Eric Crowley, of Lake and Stream Guide Service, reports, “We have been seeing a lot of spots busting topwater early in the morning, but it’s short-lived after that. They seem to be 25 to 35 feet deep suspended off points and sharp drop-offs on the main lake. With all the rain we had at the end of the month, there’s not much going on in the river at this time.”

Walleye: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “Start early and beat the heat, or fish at night. Regardless of what species you’re after, starting early, fishing late or fishing at night is going to improve your catch rate drastically. The walleye have moved deep and will probably remain there until turnover later in the fall. We have seen some real quality fish up to 8 pounds in the past few weeks, and their bellies were full of herring. Matching the hatch with fresh live bait is your best bet right now. Catching bait under the Hydroglow lights is a breeze most days. Light leaders and small hooks will also help increase the number of hook-ups. Look for fish to keep cruising near deep, offshore structure where there are lots of baitfish present, especially when they are generating.”

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Linesides: Guide Eric Crowley reports, “For stripers, the area by the beach and the marina has been holding lots of fish in the 35- to 50-foot zone early in the day. The mouths of Worley Creek and Camp Branch have also been hot areas for hybrids, as well as fishing for live bait. We are catching and releasing fish in the 15- to 20-lb. range on live bait and artificials. Later in the day, it’s hard to beat a Captain Mack’s umbrella rig 150 feet back, especially if the water is stained.”