Fishing Reports

Eufaula: Level: 1.1 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s to low 90s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Fair. Fish are still mired in their summer patterns, and they’re sitting in the 15- to 20-foot range around bottom structure like humps, points, ledges and bottom indentations. Look for brush or stumps in these type areas, find baitfish…

Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid to high 80s. Clarity: Slightly stained to stained. Bass: Fair. Tim Malcolm reports, “As the water temperature has increased, the fish have continued to move slightly deeper in their summertime locations. Your best bet right now is to fish during the week if possible. There is a lot less…

Eufaula: Level: 0.2 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Tough. Sam Williams reports, “Bass are in the summer slump with the hot water now getting even hotter. Presentations must be super slow for any results. Spinnerbaits are too fast. Topwater frogs and poppers are the trick very early. Work them…

Eufaula: Level: 0.1 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Fair. Sam Williams said the bass have been off their game. “Tournaments usually needing 20-plus pound bags this time of year are paying first place with less than 10 pounds,” Sam said. “The pads are not completely formed out. We should…

Eufaula: Level: 0.7 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 70s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Good. Stephen McCord said he’s been catching fish, but it’s been a weird spawn this year on Eufaula. Fluctuating water levels and temperatures have altered patterns, and the grass is less of a factor than it usually is. Sam Williams, with S&K…

Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 60s. Clarity: Stained to muddy. Bass: Good and getting better every day, said Sam Williams, of S&K Outdoors in Eufaula. The influx of muddy water has made things a little difficult in the past few days, but Sam said anglers are still able to catch some fish. The buck…

Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: High 40s to low 50s. Clarity: Muddy. Bass: Poor, but look for a quick turn around with warmer temperatures. Sam Williams reports, “Bass fishing has been very tough to say the least. The cold, muddy water has them all over the place. Slow, slow presentations have been the trick to…

Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 40s. Clarity: Clear to heavy stain. Bass: Slow. The bite has been tough, according to Capt. Sam Williams, of S&K Outdoors in Eufaula. “Bass are hitting very slow due to the inclement weather. Very slow presentations are the only way to generate a strike. Slow-rolling spinnerbaits on submerged tree…

Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: Low 50s. Clarity: Varies from light to heavy stain. Bass: Slow. Capt. Sam Williams reports, “Bass fishing has slowed some as the water temperatures continue to drop. Very slow presentations are producing some bass. Cover where pads were and grassy banks are holding baitfish.” Crappie: Good. Sam reports, “Crappie are…

Eufaula: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid to high 60s. Clarity: Slight stain on the upper end; clear below the causeway. Bass: Good. Stephen McCord said he’s tickled to be catching five fish a day right now for sacks that weigh 14 to 18 pounds. He’s sticking with two patterns, and he really hasn’t needed to…