I would like to start my report by letting you know the lake level is down to 2.06 ft below normal as of April 30, 2012. Normal pool is 403.00 and we are at 400.94 above sea level. The normal lake level fishes about 775,000 acres-ft, we are at 620,500 acres-ft today, the lake is fishing about 7/8 of its water capacity, but due to lack rain the lake is starting to drop a little. I hope the rain continues so the lake can fill back to normal level, we could use more water on the flats for more spawning area. I like to say that the people planning a trip to Lake Fork in the near future, that lake levels are near normal but, you need to be very careful while running the lake. Keep to main boat lanes real tight and watch where you are going, because of under water timber, be cautious and show courtesy to your fellow fishermen. I would recommend to you that once you leave the main boat lanes, to idle to where ever you are going to fish, if you are not familiar with the area, it is better to be safe than sorry. Also be careful while launching your boats, take it slowly while loading and unloading your boats at ramps.

As for the fishing it has been good since my last report, but due to the high winds, we are limited to fishing areas. The water temperature is running around the 72-76 degrees. We have been averaging 6-15 fish per day (black bass, not sand bass), the quality of the fish have been between 1 1/2- 7 pounds. The spawn is about 70% completed, in my opinion. There will be some fish spawning on the next moon, which is coming soon. There have been several big fish caught lately, but not as many as last month. The fish are moving to deeper water, on humps and main lake points. The fish are hitting Bayou Tackle Twin Spins, Bayou Tackle Under Spins, Flukes, Carolina rigs, Square Bill Crankbaits, spinner baits, Buzz Baits, and Yellow Magics Top Water baits. Shakey heads with tornadoes, and rattlesnakes, are also catching their share of fish. We are catching fish from 10ft to 25ft of water; on ridges, secondary and main lake points, and humps. There are beginning to be post-spawn bass starting to show up, on deep water humps and ridges. Also the shad are starting to show up in the spawning areas and are spawning, watch for the birds, this is a sign of bait in the area and the fish aren’t far behind. This will conclude my report for this week.