The Wind and Rain Won't Quit...4/3/26

I have a trip scheduled for tomorrow, with some local retirees, so we're watching it, but we'll probably move it to next Friday, where it looks like the winds finally decide to subside for a few days. The lake is muddy right now. The rivers are running high, and are dumping mud and debris into the lake as I type this.  

All the downed trees and branches from winds over the past 5 months, or so, that are lining the rivers, didn't get washed away due to drought conditions, are making their way into the rivers now, and moving out into the lake. So, that means, everyone should take great caution when they are out there and driving around. Some logs can be right under the surface, and hard to see....until you hit them.

Looking at the forecast, for when we will have a sunny/bluebird sky kind of day, that will allow for a good satellite pic, doesn't look like it will happen for a couple weeks to come, so be patient. I do not have a crystal ball, and I can't see where the mud is any better than any of you without a picture, so all we can do is take advantage of the less windy days...head out, and drive around looking for good looking water. The only other option is to take a plane ride around the islands, and look down. ;)

When I do go, I like to look for the mixing water, where there is a stain, but not chocolate milk. I don't like it too clean this time of year, either (it's usually colder water).  If you can see your cavitation plate, or make out your prop....you've found decent water to fish. If you're marking fish in that area..start fishing!  You should be able to catch them.

The forecast is calling for gusty winds for the next week, but I'll be watching it, as I have a two day trip scheduled for mid-week. They are coming from a few states away, so I don't want them coming all this way, just to sit on shore. They can reschedule, if needed. 

I'm thinking tomorrow's trip will be rescheduled to the 10th, due to water conditions, and a gusty morning east wind that will switch to the south during the morning and start blowing again. That "window of opportunity" is small, and it will take the lake a bit of time after an east wind to settle down.  

So, that's where I'm at right now....just waiting for Mother Nature to settle her bitchy ass down! ;)

Stay tuned....

Capt Juls