Lake Eufaula Fishing Report – August 2023

Eufaula: Level: 0.1 below 188. Temp: 89 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain to clear.

Bass: Capt. Sam Williams reports, “The river is dropping a little, but the baitfish are still in the shallow cover. With the water temp in the upper 80s and 90s, these areas must be fished really early or late. Where the panfish are in the shade of the creek banks, you will find the bass feeding on them. The early fisherman could produce a strike on faster-moving lures, like frogs, blade baits or flukes. When you move deeper, you will need a finesse-type lure to aggravate a hit. Use your electronics to locate these fish or your depthfinder to monitor the depth until you find the drop. The fish are full of shad and lethargic and will not go far. Baits that can be held in front of the bass are what are needed to get you a strike. Jigs tipped with a creature bait, Carolina rigs with a floating plastic or spoons vertically jigged in the school is also a good choice. If you find shad in these areas, tie a small floating crankbait on your Carolina rig and slowly work it in the school.”

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Multiple Species: Capt. Sam Williams reports, “Crappie have also moved deeper and are doing well on jigs tipped with a minnow. They are still holding 14 to 20 feet on structure and man-made trashpiles. Panfish are on the creek banks in the shade. Wigglers and crickets are the answer here. Catfish activity is also slowing down in this hot water. Fresh cutbait or stir-fry strips on jugs or bottom rigs are catching some groceries for the table. Be safe in this hot weather. Keep your head covered and drink plenty of water. Take a family member out to the river, enjoy God’s beautiful outdoors and make those memories with your loved ones. Please visit www.alclassic.com and learn about the Lee King Memorial Alabama Classic Bass tournament. Come and support us. Pray for all our folks in uniform, their families and each other. God says for us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.”