Blue ridge August 2025
Temp 85
Level full
Clarity 18ft
Despite parking problems and boat traffic the lakes fishing really good . This popular recreation lake can be crowded and frustrating on the weekends during summer but if you start early or can fish during the week it’s a lot of fun . The walleye are on structure from point 6 to the dam . Points 1,2 ,10 have been the best . The fish are spread out , Some deep, some shallow, some suspended as usual but they are definitely there and definitely feeding . Trolling crank baits ,jigging spoons, or live bait are all great options right now and usually all 3 come into play at some point during the day . The fish are in smaller schools of 3 to 10 fish cruising the structure . Try to identify them on the sonar then decide what presentation to go with . We have seen some of the best looking walleyes ever this year . Thick and Heavy like we typically see at Carters lake . The bait population is rebounding and ever hungry walleye population is taking advantage of it .
The trout bites been on and off all summer . One days they are eating trolling gear , the next day only bait . Makes it tough to pattern them at times. One things for sure they are around the giant schools of baby herring on the surface.
Smallmouth report ! We’re up to 6 fish so far this year . Not looking great despite DNRs continued effort to restock the native bronze backs . The spots have won the battle .
