Bass fishing is wide open at Lake Chabot right now, with fish hitting just about everything as water temps dip into the low 70s... from big topwater baits and glide baits early to jerkbaits, chatterbaits, and soft plastics. A lot of action is reportedly coming near Coot Landing and Raccoon Point. Folks are hooking fish throughout the day, but the morning and evening windows are producing the biggest bass, including multiple 5-pound fish and a 7-pounder this week. While a lot of action is coming in 10-20 feet of water, the back of coves with thick algae or surface cover have been producing well with punch baits or frogs.

Catfish are still going strong off the August plants, with fish being caught on cut baits, chicken liver, or garlic-scented prawns, especially after dark.