James and Mike are catching some good ones.
The lake level is 575.60 and has dropped 3-inches in the last 24-hours with continuous generation. The surface temperature is about 87 degrees, the thermocline is just over 20-feet and the visibility is about 5-feet. It clears up during the week and clouds up with the boat traffic on the weekends. Walleye fishing is the best now but bass and crappie are not far behind. Most fish are still scattered near the thermocline in the brush where they have cover and food. There is lots of both there. Look for secondary points just inside the main lake and drop the spoon about 20-ft. down. I have been too busy to dive so far this year but Patten from Scuba Doo Dive shop just up the road from Blackburns wrote an up to date diving report on this site today. I just got it posted. Just another reminder Bink's guide service has his "Live in the Boat" fishing report and tip of the week on KTLO 97.9 FM at 8:45 AM on Thursday mornings where you can hear exactly what is happening on Norfork lake. Both of these are good sources of information. Maybe the best. Get out at first light which is before 6:AM and fish until about 10AM. Take the middle of the day off and go out again about 5:30 and fish until sunset. Jigging spoons are the best along with spinner baits and paddle tailed grubs. Tom Kelly is still catching good bass on his split tail worm. The stripers that are being caught are deep and lethargic and you have to drop the spoon right on their head. Blackburns still have a few openings due to cancellations and you might be able to take advantage of the best prices on both boats and cabins on the lake by calling Debbie at 870-492-5115.
