Lake
Charles: Lake
Charles State Park (870-878-6595) said the water level is
normal and the temperature ranges 70 to 75 degrees. The water
clarity is 10 inches. A few anglers were spotted on the lake
with the cooler weather, but fishing is fairly slow. Bream are
biting fair on crickets and worms. Crappie are slow on minnows
and jigs. Bass are slow on spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Catfish
are fair on carp minnows and worms.
Crown
Lake: Boxhound
Marina (870-670-4496) said the water is clear and a foot
low. Bream are excellent on crickets and redworms. A few crappie
have been caught deep on jigs and plastics. Bass are fair early
and late on top-water lures and crankbaits. During the day, deep-diving
baits work the best. Catfishing is good in the evenings on nightcrawlers
and chicken liver.
Lake
Frierson: Lake
Frierson State Park said the water is clear and low. Bream
are the best thing going on crickets.
Spring
River: Mark’s
Fly Shop said fishing has been enjoyable with the cooler
weather. Water levels have been low and clear. Smallmouth fishing
is heating up with the end of summer near. Slow popper presentations
have been the best on the smallies. Trout are still holding below
the shoals with the biggest being in the deepest parts of the
river.
