Lake Nottely Fishing Report – May 2022

Nottely: Level: 2.4 feet below 1775. Temp: 58-63 degrees. Clarity: Clear on the main lake, but the creeks have a light stain.

Stripers: Guide Jeremy Seabolt reports, “Fishing has been sweet. The first of April started off slow, but the fish are setting up good on their spring pattern. We have been catching fish a lot of different ways the last few weeks. Freelined herring and shad have been performing the best during the first few hours in the morning. Then we have been switching to weighted freelines and downlines. Going into May, it can be a lot fun on Nottely. The herring get to spawning, and when that happens, it’s time to start throwing plugs up on the banks and pitching herring and working them back slowly. We will still be pulling herring and shad up shallow or on secondary points on creek and lakes. The key to catching fish in May is to find the bait, and fish won’t be far behind. Don’t forget The Bait Shack has all your live-bait needs.” 

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