Rodman Reservoir

Largemouth Bass fishing on Rodman has been steady, with some reports of quality fish. As the water temperature increases, Largemouth Bass will head to deeper water (river channel) in the stump fields. Carolina-rigged soft plastics and deep diving crank baits are lures of choice. Anglers may also try drifting or trolling live shiners in the stump fields on both sides of the barge canal in the pool area. Artificial lures such as spinner baits and soft jerk baits retrieved along the stumps should also provide some action. In the Orange Springs area, live shiners floated under overhanging vegetation in the river channel should produce some good catches of Largemouth Bass. Deep diving crank baits fished along the river channel and flipping crawdads or lizards in the vegetation are worth trying as well. Bream anglers should fish around stumps using grass shrimp, crickets, or worms under a cork. Bluegill are caught throughout the reservoir; however, the Kenwood to Orange Springs area generally seems to be the best. For Redbreast Sunfish, fish the riverine section of the reservoir (Orange Springs to Eureka). Small beetle-spins and worms work well. Finally, look for stocky Warmouth between Orange Springs and Cypress Bayou using worms or grass shrimp to get the best results.

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