Greers Ferry Fishing Report 4/9/08

[Cody Smith]

Greers is rising from rescent rain events and will only climb some more from the rain to come today and tomm. It's my prediction that we see top flood pool before the corp ever decide's to let loose. My fellow trout fisherman are in for a long summer of high water periods I'm afraid. Any how on with the report. I fished the south basin today, including the dam area, peter creek, little peter, and a few other spots. I must say there where active fish in all of them. Water temps ranged from 54 - 58 degrees depending on local. Thing is with the stained water we have from all the run off it's going to warm faster than the clear water if we could ever get some sun. The bite is going strong for ALL major species of gameifsh. In a very short period of time yesterday I had numeous Hybrids in the 3- 6 lb. range, over 20 white bass, and some decent little kentuckies. These fish are in and around the shad and bait that are relating to cover and current. Run offs into the lake are holding great numbers of fish and believe it or not, yes the picnic pattern is starting to really improve. There where GOBS of crawlers and red worms on the boat ramp and in the grass at HWY 25 park and By the time I was putting the boat back on the trailer there where lot's of fish in there moving bait and gobbling up bugs. Even if you don't have a boat you can still catch fish right now. The white's are in full stride or maybe a little on the downward stroke of the spawn. I suspect very good catches for the next few weeks at least. Smallie are also making a big push at this time, Remember there doing there thing at 58 degrees. PLEASE release all the SMALLIES you catch so that others can enjoy them. Please let me know if you have any question's regarding our fine reservoir or would like to set a guide date~ smittyc888@hotmail.com

Cody S. Smith

Trout Troller Guide Service