Early Bass Bites & Nighttime Catfish Action

Water Level: Normal
Water Temperature: 81°F
Clarity: Slightly stained
Weather: Hot days, mild nights, scattered storms this weekend
Bass: Biting early morning on topwater near rocky points
Crappie: Slow, deeper brush piles at 18–22 ft, try minnows
Catfish: Good on cut bait in shallows at night
Tips: Bite slows down after 10 a.m. — focus on shaded areas