July 12, 2012

Ohio River At Smithland Pool, the river is slightly above pool, but the creeks and rivers are clear. Catfish action is still steady on cut bait, nightcrawlers and stinkbaits. Bluegills are fair in the creeks on wax worms and crickets. Bass and crappie action have slowed. Fox River The action has slowed with the high

Banner Marsh Bass good on spinnerbaits. Bluegills fair on crickets and worms. Crappies good on minnows or jigs. A few catfish being taken on stinkbaits. Powerton Bluegills biting on worms. Smallmouths good near points and in deeper water using crankbaits. Catfish being caught on rocks using worms. Newton Lake Bass picking up on spinners and

Devils’ Kitchen Bass slowing in heat. Crappies biting on minnows and jigs. Bluegills hitting crickets in shallows. Crab Orchard Lake Catfish action is still steady. Cut bait, nightcrawlers and leeches are all producing good catches. Crappie action is still good in 7-9 feet of water over structure. Jigs and minnows are both effective. Bluegills are

Chain The walleye action is really hot right now. Fishermen have been reporting good catches in Pistakee and Marie in the early morning or late evening. Jig and minnows or jig and leaches have done well as well as crawler harnesses drifted over the flats. Fishing in the 5 to 15 feet of water range