It feels great to see it back near its best. Despite the absence of the large Rainbow Trout the lake hasn't fished this good in years. We've been averaging 30 to 40 fish on per day with some days exceeding 50 fish. It reminds me of the lake before all the work on the Wolf river and Centerhill dams. The Smallmouth fishing is fantastic during the day trolling crank baits behind boards and spoons on downriggers. We've also been catching walleye, white bass, largemouth, channel cats, drum and gar and even an occasional muskie. Most fish are being taken over flats or along bluffs in the mid section of the lake from below Mitchell creek up to Trooper island. tight lines. Dave
That's great to hear the lake is doing so well! Thank you for the report. I keep hearing from one source that there was some massive fish kill last year(s) that hurt the bigger fish population but it looks like that source may be mistaken?!
Thanks fellas. Creekwalker, the lake did take a hit two years ago and the trout were the biggest casualty. The Smallies are doing well on the mid section and the upper section. The lower end is still recovering.
The best fishing in years on Dale Hollow
