Water temps are hovering in the low 70s at Elsinore, and shad are the main forage focus for bass and wipers right now. The wiper bite has been extremely hot and cold, literally depending on the week. When it's hot, expect some of the best fishing in the region, but the bite can disappear in an instant. Most folks troll shad-colored crankbaits... often lipless or thin profiles... hooking both bass and wipers when they're in. Currently, the wiper bite is cold, but largemouth bite is very good. The crappie bite has picked up over the last week as well, with many boats targeting the aerators.

Warm rain has pushed Elsinore surface temps into the high 50s, tightening bait schools and improving action for both wipers and bass. Wipers are tracking suspended bait mid-lake, with anglers trolling small jerkbaits and crankbaits around 1.5 mph and connecting with thick fish pushing 8 pounds. Largemouth are edging toward prespawn, sliding shallower into protected water and setting up around developing cover. Blade baits and shad-profile soft plastics are getting bit most consistently, with reports of a 6 pounder pulled out this week.