Carters Lake
Aug 2025
Temp 87
Level full
Clarity 10ft
Cool mornings and afternoon thunderstorms everyday are a surefire sign we are deep into summer. This holds true for the fish as well. Fish deep or go home has been the motor for about 2 weeks . 50ft is where the life starts . There will always be some exceptions but the majority of your bigger fish are going to be 50ft or deeper . The stripers are working the creek mouths and the open water where this years fry bait is schooled up swimming for its life . Get to the lake early ,get the Hydroglow in the water and catch some Fresh alewives . The bigger the better . The big baits staggered from 35 to 55 ft has been our standard set up. With the fish being a bit skiddish at times long leaders of 12lb flouro and small circle hooks are the way to get bit right now . Worley creek,fisher creek and the area around the dam are all holding catchable fish . After the bait bait slows throw the trolling gear out and cover water . Capt Macks Urigs , buck tails,diving lures, anything you can get deep really will draw the attention of hungry striped bass. The walleyes are definitely deep depending where you’re fishing 50,60,70 ft and beyond at times . Live bait or jigs or a combination of both is a great way to present offerings at these depths . Boat control and good electronics are key here as the fish are not going to go far after a bait . Main lake humps ,big points ,and the lower stretch of the main river are the target zones right now . Hit em in the face ,holds true this month as well. We have been seeing some really nice walleye in the past couple weeks in the 24 to 26″ range fishing deep and the deep pattern will continue until turnover .
Capt.Eric Crowley
Head Guide
