FISHING REPORT

Panhandle Plains Region

Week of Feb. 20, 2019

Lake Alan Henry

Water clear main lake, stained up the river; 46–59 degrees; 5.54' low. Black bass are slow. Crappie are slow to fair on live minnows. Catfish are fair on cut and live bait.

Lake Colorado City

Water fairly clear; 49–58 degrees; 12.44' low. Black bass are slow on shakyheads and jigs. Catfish are fair on night-crawlers and cut bait.

Lake Sweetwater

Water stained; 56–64 degrees; 0.24' high. This lake is currently experiencing a fish kill due to golden alga. Biologists are monitoring the situation and will post updates as they become available. Fish populations have been substantially reduced by the golden alga blooms.

White River Lake

Water stained; 46–59 degrees; 23.53' low. Black bass are slow. Crappie are slow on live minnows. Catfish are fair on cut and live bait.

*To prevent the spread of zebra mussels, the law requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters.

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