Fishing Reports

Jackson: Level: 0.6 feet above full. Temp: 64-67 degrees. Clarity: Clear on the main lake and stained in the South and Yellow rivers. Bass: Guide Keith Dawkins reports, “The constant rain and cold fronts have made the bass tough at times through April. However, the bass have begun to move up into the pockets, and…

Jackson: Level: 1 foot low. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Clear to stained. Bass: Guide Keith Dawkins reports, “April should be a great month on Jackson as you can find bass in all stages of the spawning cycle. For spots, concentrate on long points and flats in the main-lake areas to begin the month. It is…

Jackson: Level: 0.5 feet low. Temp: Mid 60s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tournament angler Keith Dawkins reports, “March is one of my favorite months on Jackson. Early in the month, concentrate on points and drop-offs adjacent to coves and flats. When searching for spotted bass, fish Shad Raps in the silver/black back or crawfish patterns, and…

Jackson: Level: 0.8 above full pool. Temp: Mid to high 40s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Eric Perkins reports, “Fishing has been pretty tough for us, but expect it to get better in February. Fish will move up and get shallow, and you can catch them a lot of different ways. I will be running…

Jackson: Level: Full. Temp: 49-50 degrees. Clarity: Clear to slightly stained. Bass: Tournament angler Eric Perkins reports, “I fished about a half day Dec. 17, and we managed to catch about 10, all spots, no largemouth. We concentrated on main-lake humps and points where we saw the most bait. With the lake clear and full,…

Jackson: Level: 0.9 feet below full pool. Temp: Low 60s. Clarity: Clear to slightly stained. Bass: Tournament angler Keith Dawkins reports, “December can be a great time to catch some big largemouth and spots on Jackson. Concentrate on rocks and blowdowns near points and drops. Jigs and creature baits worked slowly on chunk rocks and…

Jackson: Level: 0.5 feet above full. Temp: Mid to high 80s. Clarity: Clear to slightly stained. Bass: Tournament angler Keith Dawkins reports, “Fishing on Jackson can be tough during September until the cooler fall weather begins toward the end of the month. Topwaters can be very effective at dawn and dusk. Concentrate on rocky points…

Jackson: Level: 1.1 feet above full pool. Temp: Low 80s. Clarity: Moderate stain in the lake; heavily stained in the rivers. Bass: Tournament angler Keith Dawkins reports, “July should be a good month for bass fishing on Jackson this year as the rain has kept the water temperature much lower than in recent years. Early…

Jackson: Level: 0.8 above full pool. Temp: High 70s to low 80s. Clarity: Clear to slight stain. Bass: Tournament angler Keith Dawkins reports, “As we move into June, the bass on Jackson should start moving toward their deeper, summertime areas or at least onto flats near those deeper points and drops. Start your mornings out…

Jackson: Level: 0.8 feet below full pool.. Temp: Low 70s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Look for largemouth to be back out on points and humps as the water continues to warm and the spawning season comes to a close. Those fish will hit Carolina rigs and big crankbaits. Fish double willowleaf spinnerbaits and shad-colored Shad Raps…