Fishing reports for Lake Hodges
Checkout the latest Lake Hodges fishing reports from businesses and local anglers.
After a strong bite for good-sized largemouth chasing shad in late-May/early-June, the action has slowed. Anglers are still finding strikes, but there is no day-to-day consistency. Early morning topwater or reaction baits can be hot one day and trigger nothing the next. Rattletraps and crankbaits...
After a strong bite for good-sized largemouth chasing shad in late-May/early-June, the action has slowed. Anglers are still finding strikes, but there is no day-to-day consistency. Early morning topwater or reaction baits can be hot one day and trigger nothing the next. Rattletraps and crankbaits are getting some action in deep water, while finesse worms and creature baits are working in shallow areas at times. Trial and error is currently the name of the game. No crappie reports.
Water temps are climbing to the mid 60s, and the bass bite is on. Fish are hungry and active. The reaction bite is very good, especially with all types of crankbaits. Other folks are finding success with Texas-rigged soft plastic worms and creatures. Calm mornings are even sparking topwater action...
Water temps are climbing to the mid 60s, and the bass bite is on. Fish are hungry and active. The reaction bite is very good, especially with all types of crankbaits. Other folks are finding success with Texas-rigged soft plastic worms and creatures. Calm mornings are even sparking topwater action. Water clarity is clearing by the day. Crappie action is still hit-and-miss, but some anglers are pulling fish in the narrows.
Hodges has been quiet for anglers since the season opened. Recent storms have kept the warm water fish in unpredictable patterns. Crappie action is slow, while the bass bite has been a little better (still not great). Slow finesse fishing in deeper water has yielded a few fish... although nothing to...
Hodges has been quiet for anglers since the season opened. Recent storms have kept the warm water fish in unpredictable patterns. Crappie action is slow, while the bass bite has been a little better (still not great). Slow finesse fishing in deeper water has yielded a few fish... although nothing to write home about.
