Lake Chatuge Fishing Reports

Chatuge: Level: 6.4 feet below 1925. Temp: 51-53 degrees. Clarity: Clear Bass: Guide Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, reports, “Fishing has been good. The lake has come up some, along with the water temps, which have the spotted bass on the move. I’ve been catching fish on rocky banks, points and offshore structure. This time of year it’s hard to beat a Ned rig, along with a 3.5-inch swimbait. It’s also a good time to throw a jerkbait and an A-rig. What I’m doing mostly is using my forward-facing sonar to find fish. I keep it set at 75 feet…