Belton Fishing Report
- Apr 24, 2024
- GOOD. Water lightly stained; 68 degrees; 9.07 feet below pool. Threadfin shad are spawning throughout the lake now most every morning except on those impacted by cold, north winds. The white bass spawn has all but ended now, and lots of fish are beginning to filter back to deeper water in 30-40 feet in the Leon Arm, the Cowhouse Arm, and in the main basin. A good go-to lure continues to be the white, ⅝ ounce Bladed Hazy Eye Slab fished with a smoking tactic by reeling it steadily up off bottom. Use of LiveScope is a huge plus while doing this. Hybrid striped bass can be caught fishing live shad, anticipate this bite to continue to improve through late May. Report by Bob Maindelle, Holding the Line Guide Service. Catfishing is excellent. After the recent rains and steady water currents coming in from the Leon River anglers should target the mouths of these creeks with fresh shad. Anchoring or drifting at slow speeds with smaller baits is best. Flatheads have been caught heading up rivers around structures. Channel catfish have become more active and can be caught in shallow waters using punch bait. Report by Brian Worley, B&S Catfishing.
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