Lake Talquin Tales

With beautiful summer-like days, the water temperatures have finally warmed to seasonal levels and fish are beginning to be more and more active. Good numbers of Bass, Crappie, Bream and Catfish have been reported at both Whipporwill and Ingrams Marinas. Travis Bragg from Mississippi came over with the sole purpose of catching a largemouth larger than his father’s best of 8.5 lbs. After only 30 minutes he took a 9 lb. 2 oz. Bass. He and his partner Brandon went on to catch a 6 pounder, and two more over 5 pounds. All the fish came from the back of the creeks in shallow water.
A Bay County angler weighed in an 11 pound largemouth Bass. Bass anglers, the time is now to go after a trophy Bass! Reports of limits of Crappie are coming in every day. You don’t have to look for the fish, all you have to do is look for the boats. Crappie are shallow and can be taken using live minnows, fishing 15 to 18 inches deep. Remember the Crappie have to be at least 10 inches with a 25 fish limit. Catfish remain to be active with reports of fish ranging from 5 to 8 lbs. being taken using prepared bait and worms.
Bream are beginning to be more active with good numbers being reported using crickets and worms. Fish 6 to 8 feet of water and watch that cork disappear.
The lake condition is great! Temperatures are ideal for enjoying a day on the water. Until next week, "Tight line, good fishing".
Wayne "Captain D" Dudley 850-508-4308