Saddle Creek Park

Bank fishing opportunities here are excellent! Largemouth Bass will be holding on the deep edges along points and the many islands this FMA offers. Plastic worms in Junebug, black and blue, and natural colors will produce Bass when they are not chasing shad imitating baits like spinnerbaits and Rat-L-Traps. Live wild shiners will be the bait of choice when looking for lunkers. Free-lined or under a cork, shiners are a good bet for fast action. Anglers recently reported big Bass being caught throughout the hot summer months and it should be the same as water temperatures fall. Be on the lookout for tagged Bass larger than 8 pounds. Tags are yellow and located on the back (dorsal) of the fish. If you catch a tagged fish, remember to remove the tag and call the number provided. You will need it to collect your $100 reward! Bluegill and Redear Sunfish (shellcracker) can be caught on crickets and red wigglers, respectively. Fishing will slow as spawning ends and fish disperse. Catfish fishing will be good year-round. Fish with chicken liver, commercial stinkbaits, dead shiners, and nightcrawlers on the bottom in 10 to 12 feet of water. Black crappie (specks) can be caught by drifting live Missouri minnows or trolling with Hal flies and small spinners. Speck fishing will improve as the water temperature cools in late fall and early winter. Tight lines!