West Point Lake Fishing Report – February 2025

West Point: Level: 7 feet below 635. Temp: Upper 40s to low 50s. Clarity: Clear water over most of the entire lake.

Bass: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Fair. So we had an actual winter this year. After a super slow bite for bass in January, hopefully we turn the corner going into February. Stained water and rocks warm quickly when the sun is out, so let’s hope for some warm rain followed by sunshine. Bass will seek out warmer water and baitfish and crawfish that are drawn to  shallow, warmer water or around the sun-warmed, chunk rip-rap rocks. Just a few degrees can make a difference. In the stained water, lures of choice are crawfish color in No. 5 and No. 7 Shad Raps and other small cranks, red or chartreuse lipless vibrating type baits (Rat-L-Trap) Chatterbaits and white/white spinnerbaits. The Whitewater/Turkey Creek area seems to always be one of the first to turn on after a colder than normal winter, but other creeks can be good, as well. If  we do have a quick warm up with warm rain run-off  in February, I really expect the fishing to get much better quickly. The spoon bite this year has remained pretty good with the clear, low and cold water. Vertical jigging with the Cordell CC spoon or drop shotting will continue to work on a mixed bag of fish if the lake stays clear and cold.”

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Linesides: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Fair. The cold temps that we had in January really slowed down the bite. Some fish are still being caught on the lake trolling Flash Mob Rigs. The mouths  of Yellow Jacket and Maple creeks have probably been the two best areas. A few really nice size stripers are being caught on big baits up river on cut or live gizzard shad or bream in the Ringer to Potato creek area. Don’t be surprised if you hit a big cat, as well! Big bites are pretty slow, so don’t expect a lot of action, but you might get a 20-plus with this technique. Jigging spoon fishing was good this winter due to the cold, clear water and should continue to be good through February unless we get a drastic warm up. Some hybrids usually start the spawning run in late February, but if the below average temps continue, it will probably be March before there is much of a run.”

Crappie: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Good. In most years, a warm, lake-staining rain in February will turn the crappie bite on big time. However, with the below average temps and below average rainfall, I do expect it to be March before the crappie go nuts this year. Fishing with minnows or jigs 3 to 4 feet under a float will catch them when they decide to move up. Just look for any kind of cover. The bank fishing can be just as good as fishing from a boat. In most years, the smaller creeks north of 219 turn on first. Whitewater and Turkey creeks also produce a good early bite in most years. Other techniques will work, as well. Guys who spider troll Jiffy Jigs do really well this time of year. Troll old creek channels near standing timber, around bridge pilings, over brushpiles and near blowdowns in 10 to 15 feet of water in most creeks.”