Warm again this weekend and all next week with temperatures in the low 90's with gentle breezes and the possibility of some high clouds. ALL launch ramp facilities and Park services still currently available.


Fishing still difficult in the Recreation Area last week, two contributing factors are warm water and otters and their young competing for fish. 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 still tough in the main body of the Lake but somewhat better upstream. Fish remain in deeper water and are still 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 purple 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 spam 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 white worms and crank baits are working well.


Lake Level is currently at 86% of capacity and holding, next week look for the level to drop some as water is released into Comanche Reservoir to alleviate critical water levels there. 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.