Barrett is still wide open for quality bass, but it’s all about getting out early. Bass are hammering topwater baits at first light, with frogs, poppers, and walking baits all in play before the heat moves the bite deeper. Jigs and dropshots are pulling plenty of fish throughout the day, and anglers are also finding a lot of crappie mixed in across the lake. For those chasing bigger bites, slow-rolling swimbaits tight to the bottom is the move, with a solid chance at fish over six pounds. Water temps are pushing in the upper 70s.