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Water Level: Normal
Water Temperature: 81°F
Clarity: Slightly stained
Weather: Hot days, mild nights, scattered storms this weekend
Bass: Biting early morning on topwater near rocky points
Crappie: Slow, deeper brush piles at 18–22 ft, try minnows
Catfish: Good on cut bait in shallows at night
Tips: Bite slows down after 10 a.m. — focus on shaded areas

Water Level: Slightly above normal
Water Temperature: 83°F
Clarity: Stained in upper arms, clearer near dam
Weather: Hot and humid with scattered afternoon storms expected mid-week
Bass: Active at dawn and dusk — topwater lures near shallow timber working well; switch to soft plastics along drop-offs by mid-morning
Crappie: Holding tight to submerged structure at 16–20 ft; try slow trolling with jigs or minnows near Laurel Branch
Bluegill: Good action around shaded banks and docks; red worms and crickets doing well
Catfish: Fair at night using stink bait or cut shad; best results near creek mouths
Tips: Expect slower midday bite due to heat — focus efforts early or late. Buzzbaits have produced some aggressive strikes just before sunset.