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Grand Fishing Report

May 21, 2026

With Jeff — listen to the full report or read the summary

White Bass

With generation going, look at points, underwater islands and places current moves through the lake — that stacks White Bass in predictable spots. Back of Honey Creek is in play as patterns settle.

Crappie

Moving into a post-spawn pattern — docks and brush piles, gathering into tighter, bigger groups as they filter back off the spawn. Spawn looked good: some water fluctuation, but once they hit the banks they got through without a huge drawdown or rise.

Safety / Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is coming; things get crazy. Reminder: it isn't always the thunderstorm you see coming from a distance — it's the one that grows right over Grand Lake. Even if phone radar is clear, if big cumulus clouds build and darken underneath, get to the bank. Every year around Memorial Day or the Fourth there's a mad rush when storms hit people in a bad spot.

Dining

A couple of good meals at The Landings restaurant — tell them you heard Jeff on the Grand Lake Outdoor Report.

White Bass tip

Get out and troll with kids, folks or friends for White Bass over the holiday weekend.

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