The lake level is 553.64 and has dropped about 1/4 inch in the last 24-hours with one generator running about 4-hours. They are letting out about the same as is coming in from the river and holding the lake up as high as they can for as long as they can. They must not need any electricity anywhere. The Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship is set for Norfork Lake October 7-9 and there will be 400 boaters and co-anglers competing for $60,000 in prizes. They will take off at 7:AM on Thursday from Buzzard Roost Marina. The 7:AM starting time will let anglers get out just at first light and get into the top-water bass bite which is getting better every day. This is good for the economy and for area resorts. Blackburns is full this week with regular customers and the rest tournament fishermen pre-fishing. The crappie and bass moved back into the 32-ft. brush yesterday with some just outside a little deeper. The surface water temperature is still 77-78 degrees and dropping very slowly. We are to get some badly needed rain tonight and tomorrow and then sunny for the next several days. Both the main lake and the creeks are still stained a bit with the water clearer near the bank. Spoons and top-water lures are still the best with plastic worms coming in next. I am seeing very few red meat fish being caught. There is no peace and quiet on this part of the lake with boats everywhere. There are some big names in this tournament. Blackburns has plenty of boat and trailer parking, electrical outlets, two boat launches and the best resort with the best prices. . We are not crowded up on a hillside and are close to town, ding and shopping. Cystic next week and Bass Cat the next. Come on down. We will not charge to too much. You can even get pizza and sandwiches delivered to your cabin.
