Lopez Lake Fishing Report
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Shad are quite thick at Lopez right now, and bass (and anglers) are loving it. Water temps are hovering in the upper 70s, and fish are keying in on bait off points and the backs of coves... especially in brushy areas. Everything from underspins to jerkbaits to swimbaits... any shad imitation lure... is working extremely well for 1–2 pound fish...
Shad are quite thick at Lopez right now, and bass (and anglers) are loving it. Water temps are hovering in the upper 70s, and fish are keying in on bait off points and the backs of coves... especially in brushy areas. Everything from underspins to jerkbaits to swimbaits... any shad imitation lure... is working extremely well for 1–2 pound fish, with the occasional bigger one mixed in.
Big schools of redear are lining up in transition zones near flats, hitting jigs, redworms and mealworms. The bigger ones have been deeper, in 10+ feet of water. A few quality crappie are being caught as well off the docks near the marina.
With the fall transition, bass are actively feeding on shad. The best luck is coming from smaller soft plastics and shad-colored crankbaits and jerkbaits. Some folks have reported higher-quality fish drop-shotting in 20+ feet. Crappie and bluegill are still biting in shallower areas, especially near the marina. Small Rapalas, white jigs, and...
With the fall transition, bass are actively feeding on shad. The best luck is coming from smaller soft plastics and shad-colored crankbaits and jerkbaits. Some folks have reported higher-quality fish drop-shotting in 20+ feet. Crappie and bluegill are still biting in shallower areas, especially near the marina. Small Rapalas, white jigs, and redworms are working best.
No trout plants recently, but anglers are still finding healthy holdovers upwards of 3+ pounds. The bass bite has been consistent on soft-plastics, but no reports of anything large.
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