Fishing Reports
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Season
892 Fishing Reports
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
58°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Standing Timber
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
55°
My buddy Greg and I decided to jump into a USA Bassin tournament on Truman Lake Saturday and you could say we had an eventful day. We started our day by me catch our biggest fish and big fish of the tournament a 7.52lb bass on a Motion Fishing Spinnerbait. I was actually excited because it rarely seems that I start a tournament day catching a good on like that. We preceded to fish for 3 hours without another bite, it was a cold front day and I knew the fish were going to be a big slugish and around 11:30 they started to turn on. I caught a 3 pounder and 4 pounder almost back to back and then we caught fish steadily all afternoon. The key was adjusting to the spring conditions and fishing the wind. We didn’t have a spot just an area of the lake ( I’ll tell yall the areas Monday after the solo top 100) and the fish seemed to be active and right up on the bank. The key baits to our day were a Motion Fishing Spinnerbait and a motion jig fished down the bank. I’d like to key and area in for yall but I caught fish from the main lake points all the way in the back so they are definitely scattered right now. Covering water efficiently is the name of the game when they are like this. We ended up getting the win with 21.08lbs of bass and prolly culled through 10 or 12 keepers. Spring conditions can change fast a great way to keep up with them is by surfing Omnia Pro and getting the lay of the land before you get to the lake. Save 10% off pro or all your tackle needs on Omnia by using code Luke10 to save 10%
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
55°
The jig bite was on with the pee wee. Pre front bite till noon then the front moved in. Threw in some other baits as well. Mix of in a pocket towards the back on a flat with rock, and main lake points with rock.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
55°
Main lake at that time, pre front bite with the jerkbait for Smallies ,with a mix of some crank baits in dirtier water for large as well.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
54°
Stockton Lake Walleye Evening Report So, last night was one of those classic Stockton evenings: calm water, just a slight breeze, and you hit the water right around 7:30 PM. Now, anyone who knows Stockton Lake knows the walleye fishing can be a bit of a rollercoaster the bite goes from hot to cold. But if you hang in there, you usually end up with a nice limit. What Worked Last Night The real star of the show was a clown colored jerkbait. Seriously, that’s the MVP lure right now. If anyone’s reading this and wants to gear up, the code LUKE10 in the Omnia app or online and it will knock off a bit of the price on those jerkbaits. The fish were hanging out pretty shallow once the sun dipped down think that 1- to 10-foot range. They’re up there spawning, and you can still pick off a few pre-spawners a little deeper before dark. Tips for Fellow Anglers If you’re planning a trip out there, definitely focus on those main lake and secondary rocky points. That’s where the action is. And yeah, you might catch a bunch of smaller fish before you get into the quality bites, but it’s a blast once you do.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
57°
Truman Lake Club Tournament Report Day-After-Grand Adventure Right after our Grand Lake outing, we grabbed my buddy Greg and headed over Truman Lake for a little club tournament. Conditions looked pretty similar to the day before, dirty water up the Osage and Pomme arms, and cleaner water down the Grand arm, but we chose to stick with the dirtier water approach. How the Day Unfolded We worked those spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and crankbaits around main lake and secondary points, and while it wasn’t the cleanest day of fishing, we had our chances. We ended up with four fish for 11.5 pounds total. Lost a couple of good ones in the 4-5 pound range that could’ve changed the game, but hey, that’s fishing! Key Takeaway: Focus on Points The pattern was clear: if you weren’t fishing points, you weren’t getting bit. With the lake drawn down a couple of feet, fish were stacking up around those rock transition areas. We had around 8 or 9 keeper bites and boated four. Not our best day, but it sets us up to come back stronger for the Solo Series Top 100 in a couple weeks. Gear Up and Save If you’re heading to Truman Lake soon, keep it simple: jigs, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and square bills are your go-tos. And remember, you can grab all your tackle at Omnia. Use code LUKE10 to save 10% on everything and get yourself set up right.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
47°
Omnia Fishing Report: Stockton Lake Early Spring Rundown Conditions and Lake Overview Last Thursday on Stockton Lake, we were dealing with a bit of a chilly aftermath right after a cold front. Half the lake is currently pretty dirtied up, while the other half still has some cleaner water. It’s a tale of two conditions, which definitely made the fish a bit more scattered and tough to dial in. Tactics and Lures We started off in the cleaner water throwing a Motion Fishing football jig and an Alabama rig. We did pick off a few fish mostly around that two-and-a-half-pound range but nothing huge. We decided to make a long run up the river to the CC area, which looked perfect and had warmer water, yet the bass just weren’t home. We threw spinnerbaits and jigs, tried to get a bite going, but it wasn’t happening. Where We Found the Action Eventually, we headed back mid-lake around the Mutton Creek area. That’s where things started to pick up a bit. We managed to get some fish on the Alabama rig, a jerkbait, and a rock crawler. Still a slow day overall, but you can tell the bite is about to pop off soon. Stockton Lake is on the edge of turning on, and all the lures I mentioned are definitely in play right now. Final Tips If you’re heading down to Stockton Lake anytime soon, definitely consider using code Luke10 in the Omnia app or Website on those baits to save yourself a nice 10%. That way, you’re not only geared up but also saving a bit of cash for the next trip.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
60°
Middle of the day slow to medium reel
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
50°
Omnia Fishing Report: Table Rock Lake Pre-Spawn Action So here’s the lowdown from Table Rock. Got a little late start,yeah, had to snap some glam shots of the boat since she’s about to hit the market. Finally launched and rigged up, and by 8:30 I made that first cast. Of course, the fish decided to play heartbreaker right out of the gate, missed a couple on the minnow, but hey, that’s fishing. Spent the next chunk of the morning doing a little detective work for those jig fish. We combed through main lake points, secondary points, even those sneaky little points tucked in the back of creeks. Honestly, it was a bit of a ghost town in some spots. But persistence paid off, by the afternoon, we got dialed in and nailed a nice 5 pounder on a Motion Fishing Flash Mob football jig. That got the momentum rolling. Found a few more areas with fish pushing over three pounds and got into a groove. Secondary rocky points seemed to be the ticket for these nice sized bass. Foot By the time the wind picked up, we switched to a Spro Rock Crawler and started pulling them in that 6-10 foot range on rocky banks. Basically, Table Rock’s shaping up for a sweet pre-spawn bite. If you’re heading out, check out the hot baits I mentioned and don’t forget to use code Luke10 to save yourself 10% on all your Omnia Fishing gear.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
45°
It was a pretty sunny, windy day. I was fishing a brush pile along the dam and caught this little bass, on one of my bfs setups. There is a large abundance of threadfin, gill, and minnows in the lake, oftentimes in the spring I have noticed that the fish hit shad a lot more in the pre-spawn, than any other time of the year
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
52°
Fishing parallel with bluffs and submerged vegetation
Species
CrappieSeason
Winter
Technique
Crappie Sniping
Structure
Laydowns
Water Temperature
40°
Fishing starting out a little deep
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
43°
We got started early around 7 a.m. and were greeted with beautiful weather and active fish right off the bat. The bite started quick, and we caught numbers early throwing jerkbaits, specifically the Megabass Vision 110 and Berkley Stunna. Both baits produced consistently throughout the morning. Most of our fish were relating to brush piles on the main lake in that 6-15 foot range. Nearly every productive area we found had bass positioned on brush, though some were definitely more finicky than others. Cadence made a big difference. Some fish wanted a faster retrieve while others would only commit when the bait was worked slow and methodical, so dialing in your rhythm was key. We did pick up one shallow fish on an Alabama rig off a rock point, but aside from that, the brush bite dominated our day. By noon we had an estimated 18–20 pound limit with multiple fish in the five pound class before we had to head out. Key Tip: If you’re throwing jerkbaits this time of year, add lead wire to your back hook so the bait sinks down and suspends perfectly at brush depth. When that bait suspends naturally in front of fish, your bite ratio goes way up. The fish are definitely biting at Pomme De Terre right now. If you’re heading out soon, keep jerkbaits and A-rigs tied on. Football jig season is coming, but we’re not quite there yet. If you need tackle for your next trip, grab it on the Omnia Fishing app or website and use code LUKE10 to save 10%.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
43°
We hit the water early at Cape Fair for a Sunday Buddy Bass tournament and kicked things off with a bang. My very first fish of the day turned out to be the second biggest bass of the entire tournament a solid 5.19-pounder on an Alabama rig. That really set the tone for the morning. Patterns and Techniques We noticed our fish were holding a bit shallower than most folks were expecting for this time of year generally in that 5 to 10 foot range. After that first big catch, we started scooping up more fish on a minnow presentation and found a couple more decent ones around the 3-pound mark. The challenge was consistency lots of small fish mixed in, and we ended up with a couple under two pounds that kept us from climbing higher on the leaderboard. Key Spots and Lures The best bites came from a mix of spots: some fish were shallow on brush piles and secondary points leading back into pockets, while others were out a bit deeper where we could spot them on electronics and pick them off. The Alabama rig was definitely the hero of the day, and the fish were relating to shad, so once we found that bait, we found the bass. Final Results We ended up finishing sixth overall with a total bag of 16.55 pounds. Not a bad showing, but definitely room to climb. With the lake getting more pressure from upcoming tournaments, the fish were a bit finicky, but it was all about finding the right combination of bait and location. Save on Gear If you’re gearing up for your next trip, remember you can save 10% on these hot baits at Omnia Fishing by using code LUKE10 at checkout. Hope this report helps you get on the fish!
Queen Tackle LS Tungsten Jighead 1/2 oz / 3/0
Out of Stock
Queen Tackle LS Tungsten Jighead 1/4 oz / 3/0
Out of Stock
Queen Tackle LS Tungsten Jighead 3/8 oz / 3/0
Out of Stock
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
43°
Table Rock Lake Fishing Report: February 2026 Early Morning Start at Aunt’s Creek We hit the water at about 7:30 a.m. off the Aunt’s Creek boat ramp. It was a chilly morning, but the fish didn’t seem to mind. We actually started catching fish right around the ramp area pretty quickly. Nothing huge most were in that 2.5 pound range but it was a nice way to kick things off. The surprise was that the fish were still sitting a bit shallower than expected, mostly in that 25-foot depth range. Moving Up the James River Later in the day, we made a run up the James River arm. We didn’t find as many fish up there, but when we did locate a pod, they were fired up and ready to play. The Alabama rig was the star of the show on those main lake and secondary points, especially around brush in the 10 to 20 foot range. We found plenty of fish stacked up on brush piles, even if they weren’t the giants we dream about. Luckily, this was just a scouting trip and not a tournament day, so it was all about figuring out the pattern and having a good time. Tackle Tip & Discount If you’re heading out to Table Rock, definitely bring along an A-rig. And hey, if you need to gear up, check out my Omnia Fishing above and use code LUKE10 for 10% off.
Queen Tackle LS Tungsten Jighead 1/4 oz / 3/0
Out of Stock
Queen Tackle LS Tungsten Jighead 1/2 oz / 3/0
Out of Stock
Queen Tackle LS Tungsten Jighead 3/8 oz / 3/0
Out of Stock
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
38°
Weather and Conditions We hit the lake on a cold day, with the wind coming out of the north at about 10 to 15 mph. It was a brisk 22 degrees when we launched around noon. The ramp had a thin layer of ice, but we managed to get in just fine. The Bite and Tactics Fish were active right from the start. We were catching plenty of fish in the 2-3 pound range, and after a bit of searching, we found a slightly bigger class of fish in the 3 to 3.25 pound range. The main lure doing the work early on was a jerkbait. We didn’t have to slow down the retrieve much, the fish were surprisingly aggressive given the cold water. Most of them were hanging from the bank out to brush in about 10 feet of water. As the evening rolled in, we switched over to an Alabama rig and found a bunch of fish suspended on points and around brush piles, feeding heavily just before dark. Watching them on the LiveScope, we had a blast seeing them come up and crush the rig. Results and Highlights It was a memorable trip with my buddy Greg. I landed a solid 6-pounder, and he got one just shy of 4 pounds. Altogether, our best five fish would have gone around 20 pounds. If you’re planning to hit Pomme de Terre Lake soon, definitely bring your jerkbaits and Alabama rigs the fish are fired up and feeding!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
53°
Table Rock Lake Fishing Report Conditions & Early Observations We hit Table Rock Lake bright and early, aiming to revisit some fish we’d found a couple of weeks back. Those fish had been hanging out on deep bait in about 80 feet of water. This time, though, the situation had changed. When we got to our starting spot, it was pretty clear that a lot of those fish had moved on. We still found a few stragglers down deep, but not nearly the numbers we’d seen before. Adapting to the Fish’s Movement We spent a bit of time chasing those deep bait balls and came up empty, which felt like beating our heads against the wall for a bit. Eventually, we made the call to start looking shallower. Sure enough, those fish had slid out of the deep pockets and were now sitting up on the flats in just about six feet of water over maybe 25 feet of total depth. What Worked on the Water Once the wind started blowing, we got some action going with an Alabama rig. But the real MVP of the day turned out to be a Strike King Baby Z-2 on a Queen Tackle head. We adjusted the weight between 1/8 and 3/8 ounce depending on how deep the fish were holding. We definitely had to cover a lot of water to find them, and it wasn’t a day for just waiting around. There were plenty of followers, so we had to keep changing up head sizes and retrieve speeds to get those fish to commit. Final Takeaway At the end of the day, we managed to land a couple of decent fish and learned a lot from the shifting conditions. It’s a good reminder that keeping an open mind and adapting is key out there. If you’re heading out, just stay flexible and be willing to move around until you find where they’ve gone. Good luck and tight lines!
Queen Tackle LS Tungsten Jighead 1/2 oz / 3/0
Out of Stock
Queen Tackle LS Tungsten Jighead 3/8 oz / 3/0
Out of Stock
Species
CrappieSeason
Winter
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
You can have a great time loading the livewell with slabs fishing main lake docks over the main channel. Work the jerkbait along docks and wave breaks. Jerk jerk pause……if you have livescope you won’t miss the schools of suspended fish.
