White Bass
Imagine a river running through the middle of the lake. Fish treat the lake like a river: contour lines and old river and creek channels are travel corridors for all species, and when current is moving, fish relate to key structure because of it. White Bass fishing is really good on underwater islands and humps with current running over them. Use swimming minnows on 1/4-ounce heads, Tie2 jigs (a loop on top and bottom lets you easily tie one jig under another) and minnow-style baits.
Lake level
Outflow seems to be overtaking inflow, so they should scale generation back. Northeast Oklahoma didn't need the rain badly, but much of the state got drought relief. Expect creek arms to get murky, then clear up fast.
Wildlife
Jeff watched a hen turkey with a lot of poults this week, something he hasn't seen in a long time. If they make it past the hailstorms, Northeast Oklahoma could see a bumper crop of turkeys.
Paddlefish
No reports.
Bass
A whopper was caught in a big Bass tournament. Anglers Jeff talked to, including some who stopped by his dock, caught many of their fish on jigs and worms.
Dealers
Fish Lucke Amazon store; thanks also to area dealers carrying Fish Lucke World's Luckiest Tackle.
# Grand Lake Outdoor Report: Next 50 (batch2)