Water temps are increasing at Eagle Lake, but early limits have still been the norm. Spoons (Little Cleos, Thomas Bouyants) are the ticket trolled between 15-25 feet, in a variety of color combinations. Red/white, pink/white, red/copper, etc. The east side near Eagles Nest has been producing well. Reports mention bigger schools of bait are starting to ball up in the 20 foot range. Fly anglers have been most affected by the rising water temps... fish are moving away from shallow rocky areas that produced well earlier this month.

The water level is dropping and temps are increasing, but there's still an excellent multi-species bite happening at Isabella right now. Bass guys are crushing 1-2 pound fish off points, rocks, and hard structure on soft plastics... Senkos, dropshots, and Flukes in shad colors. Some fish are keying in on crawdads too, so red jigs and crawfish-style baits are working as well. A 12-pounder was landed last week on a shad-colored crankbait, so the reaction bite is there, but it's best early and late in the day.

Crappie have been somewhat scattered... small schools are still around in the 20-foot range near submerged brush and wood. Live shiners are always the go-to, but minijigs are working also.

Catfish are hitting extremely well late in the evening on chicken livers and nightcrawlers.

A few trout are still being picked up as well near the North Fork in the early mornings. Soaking Powerbait or floated nightcrawlers is the best bet.