Last time I checked, the water level was exactly where it should be this time of year. The high mark is June at 1187 ft. So, the water level will be rising another 1.4 ft. in the month of May. I wish they had a website showing the water temp..that would even be better.
I haven't wetted a line yet but will be FINALLY getting on the Pack this weekend. The latest report, from Bill of Bill's Guide Service, is that the water temp is nearing 60F and the Smallies (mostly bucks) are active in the flats fanning out nesting sites for the females that are staging in the deeper depths. The full moon is on May 25th, so the females will be moving up in the next couple weeks. The females usually lay their first load of eggs on the full moon when the water temp reaches the mid-60s. It's not gospel, but it's a good benchmark. If you're a veteran fisherman, you know there are NO RULES in fishing. But, the general rule (which includes the Pack) is that bass will spawn on or near the full moon when the water temp reaches 65F. Fishing seems to be good, from what Bill tells me, from Ledgedale to the Dam. I like to target the Ledgedale end of the Lake in the Spring because the water warms up faster and it always seems like there is less boat traffic since the majority of the boats on the lake launch from either the State Ramp at the Dam or Capri Marina (mid Lake).
I'll give my first report this weekend. Until then, FISH ON! Rob
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