The lake level fell to 10% of its storage capacity, and fishing remained good. Largemouth bass went for brown, purple, and dark green creature baits, spider jigs, and drop shots in 5 to 25 feet of water. Some of the better-grade bass took large 8- and 10-inch worms and crankbaits fished near submerged trees. The topwater bite produced bass early and late in the day, with walking baits and Whopper Ploppers generating strikes. A-rigs also proved to be a viable option. Crappie reports were few and far between, but catfish responded well to cut sardines and chicken liver fished in deeper coves.