Buchanan Weekly Fishing Report
- Jul 18, 2018
- Water stained; 85–89 degrees; 4.43’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse topwaters, Texas rigged pumpkinseed worms, and watermelon flukes along secondary points in 10–18 feet. Striped bass are fair on chartreuse Rat–L–Traps, Zara Spooks, and shad colored crankbaits early and late. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are fair on stinkbait and shrimp. Yellow and blue catfish are good on juglines and trotlines baited with goldfish and perch.
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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