Lake Jackson Fishing Report December 2018

Jackson:Level: 4 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Muddy to stained.

Bass: Tournament angler Brian Lee reports, “The bass fishing is on fire on Jackson. There is no better time to fish this lake than now, the winter. Throw a Spro RkCrawler in a bright color on rocks and rails in main-lake pockets. The depth is very important, so stay in the 8- to 12-foot range, and bang your crankbait off of any structure. Occasionally pause the bait after it bounces off the structure. This will cause a reaction bite. Fish the same areas with a jig to target the more lethargic bass. Don’t be afraid to let the bait soak. A Fish Head Spin will be a bait that produces fish as the shad are stacked in the pockets. As the day goes on, the shad may pull out a little deeper. This is where you will want a Fish Head Spin in your arsenal. Next month, you can expect the same pattern to be just as hot as it’s this month. As the temp continues to fall, the fish will pull up on areas that will collect heat. Be safe since the lake is still on the winter drawdown.”