Hi Folks, Finally got some rain last night with the arrival of a cold front. We sure could use a lot more precipitation. Not enough rain to raise water levels significantly but any amount is helpful to our dry rivers. I have guiding with the motorboat for bass and pike. It has been a bit windy with steady breezes from the south/southwest the last few days. Was awful sunny the last couple of days so the fishing really was best late afternoon once the sun got low in the sky. Finding shade has been important. The surface temperature of the lake was 66 to 68 degrees and the water is off colored. This particular body of water is the home to some large pike and bass. Brightly colored lures and flies always work well. Fire tiger lures, hot orange and chartreuse, and things with flash are all productive. I have noticed with the low water that the fish are holding in deeper water than in years past. Working the lure or fly quickly with an erratic retrieve has been best. Especially for drawing interest from a northern pike. Most of the fish have been holding off of huge weed beds that have rocks, boulders, and downed wood in and around them. The fish are on the outside or deeper edges of the beds. The lake fishing should remain decent as the water temperatures have been slow to cool off. I am going to run the boat again today and chase bass and pike. Looks like maybe some rain in the near future, lets hope so. Remember to clean your gear and keep the non-native species at home. Have Fun, Willy
