Houston County Fishing Report
- Apr 17, 2024
- GOOD. Water clear; 67 degrees; 0.38 feet above pool. Shad spawn should continue for the next month. The second wave of spawning largemouth bass and crappie should begin soon. White bass are in 1-10 feet of water biting topwaters and beetle spins. Largemouth bass are spawning on beds. Largemouth bass are good in 1-7 feet of water with wacky worms, weightless Texas rigs, yum dingers or swim jigs. Crappie are in 10 feet or less using minnows on standing timber, brush, or deep docks. Report by Colan Gonzales, CG’s Just Fishing Guide Service.
Zebra Mussel Alert To prevent the spread of zebra mussels, the law requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters. Get details.
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