If you liked the weather last week you're in luck, the Holiday Weekend and beyond will be a repeat of the same forecast. You can expect temps in the upper 80's to low 90's, gentle breezes and some high clouds. Pardee Lake water level looks about the same at 86% capacity (within 10 to 12 foot of spill) with ALL launch ramp facilities and Park services available.


The Marina reports very few anglers in and around the Recreation Area last week so not much information available to share. Woodpile may be the best bet once again, cooler temps and deeper water are the primary advantages in this area. Power Bait, chartreuse with sparkles, eggs with garlic, orange and pink mouse tails along with night crawlers on a sliding sinker or a half full water bubble all continue to be effective combos thus far for Trout.


Trolling has gotten tougher lately as well. Lots of fish are showing up on fish finders all over the Lake but not many are biting. Fish remain in deeper water and are now at the 50 to 100 feet levels where it's cooler. Those tying off in upstream coves and bait fishing have had some success. Trollers are using Hoochies, (green and pink) along with the standard beaded spinners, Uncle Larry's pinkies and white/pink hoochies, all behind medium size silver and gold dodgers. Those Trout caught bait fishing from boats lately have been partial to night crawlers and power bait/eggs.


The Catfish bite remains decent. Try the warmer cove areas from Mel's all the way down to Rattlesnake and upstream as well. Power bait, night crawlers, stinky chicken livers and peperoni pizza are all popular with our whiskered friends.


Bass fishing has also been good around coves and rocky points all along the eastern side of the Lake. Sounds like plastic worms, especially red ones are working well.


Lake Level is currently at 86% of capacity and holding. Water temperature is currently 72 degrees at 20 feet and 78 at the surface; clarity is good to 17 feet plus.

Lake Pardee Recreation has planted a total of 24,000 pounds of fish for the season so far.