Lake Sinclair Fishing Report – November 2024

Sinclair: Level: 1.7 feet below 340. Temp: 68 degrees. Clarity: Clear.

Bass: Karl Pingry reports that Ed at Lakeside says it’s taking 17 to 19 pounds to win the bass tournaments right now. Crankbaits are a hot ticket. A Bandit 200 in black or chartreuse and a No. 7 pearl Shad Rap is working. Ed says to throw this along the dock pilings. A 1/2-oz. size Rat-L-Trap is the one Ed recommends. A Rapala X-rap in CH-Ghost, a Pop-R and  a black buzzbait are also hot lures right now. If you want to fish docks and blowdowns, try a jig in dark purple or plum. Shaky-head worms in plum apple, black emerald or junebug red or an Ol’ Monster in the same colors near the backs of the coves are also good choices. The new pattern this month is flipping a ChatterBait along the grasslines. I suggest a grass jig if the water is clear and/or the lake is calm as a second choice to flip the grasslines. Rooty Creek, Crooked Creek and Nancy Creek are the locations Ed says are consistently producing good bags. This month should continue to be strong. The jig bite will continue in blowdowns, even in the small blowdowns. Stay shallow and really concentrate on the mudlines when it rains again. A spinnerbait bite should begin soon. Fish a double willow in the clear water and a Colorado in the stained water. The Rat-L-Trap bite will stay strong this month, as well. Lastly, Ed said that when fishing the grass, start to pay attention to the color of the grass. The green grass will produce oxygen and hold bass. The brown grass will rob the water of oxygen and be a lot less productive. Enjoy the lake without all the recreational boaters. Don’t forget to see Ed before heading out. Remember, Lakeside Chevron can accommodate up to 60 boats. See Ed to schedule your bass-club tourney

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