Smaller largemouth have been chasing shad like crazy. Anglers are throwing shad imitation swimbaits all around the lake... many using electronics to target schools. A few large females (5+ pounders) were reported last week using small swimbaits as well. Small senkos and drop shots are also getting bit. Some slabby bluegill have been caught as well, primarily on crappie jigs and small night crawlers.

As forecasted in our previous report, the warmer weather has continued improving Casitas bass fishing. Anglers are targeting the shallows and deeper water (15+ feet), with plenty of activity in both. The reaction bite shallow has primarily been on crankbaits and jerkbaits. Finesse plastics are also producing in both shallow and deeper water.

The water temperature is keeping bluegill deep (although active). A few more degrees increase from the projected warmer weather and they'll move shallow to bed.