West Point Lake Fishing Report – August 2022

West Point: Level: 0.5 feet below 635. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Some stain up the lake and in the creek, but clear toward the dam.

Bass: Fair: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “August is usually a tough month for bass fishing on most lakes. There are a few patterns that can still produce. Try pitching jigs or Texas-rigged worms around blowdown trees or under boat docks. This pattern seems to work best when the sun is out. The fish like the shade and coverage just like we do. Old roadbeds and pond dams, especially those with cover or man-made brushpiles can produce some good fish. Try big diving crankbaits or Ole Monster worms dragged through the thickest cover you can find in these areas. Some decent fish can still  be caught above the 219 bridge in the Chattahoochee by fishing the grassbeds, especially if the lake remains full. Try a frog-style bait or a jig around thick cover or aquatic grasses.”

Linesides: Fair. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “I am expecting a really good topwater bite this summer because of all the newly hatched shad. Have a popping cork ready and watch for schools of fish on the surface. If we have a tropical depression come through, they usually go nuts on top. Trolling big plugs with a bucktail in front,  especially in the late afternoons during periods of water generation, can be very effective, as well.”

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Crappie: Good. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Good catches of crappie should continue all summer. Most people kind of forget about them this time of year, but the guys who do their homework putting out brushpiles and downlining with live minnows in the thick brush do very well. Another pattern that works is shooting docks or pitching to docks. Crappie like the shade and often a single dock can produce a limit of fish. Also, night fishing is normally very good during the summer months, and it keeps you out of the heat.” 

Catfish: Good. Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Although they’re kind of overlooked, catfish provide a steady bite at  West Point Lake all summer. For the best results, try using live worms, cutbait and chicken liver fished on the bottom. Jug fishing is also really productive, and it is a fun way to get the whole family involved and out on the water. And best of all, catfish are really tasty!”