Stocking: Another 1,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout was stocked the week of January 12th. DFW dropped 600 pounds of trout this week. Another 1,500 pounds will go in the lake next week. We will continue to stock Rainbow Trout through April. The total stock this season will be 19,000 pounds from Wrights Rainbows.

What’s the Catch? Nightfishing belonged to the cats last weekend! While catfish aren’t stocked during winter months, holdovers and wild cats remain in the lake and will bite through winter — especially in deeper coves and during low-light hours. Sentry Point and Siesta Cove see catfish activity even in colder water. Look for structure and drop-offs or channel edges — cats often use these as travel routes. Night or low light (dawn/dusk) periods tend to produce better bites. The best baits are mackerel strips — classic attractant on or near the bottom, garlic nightcrawlers, and shrimp (fresh or frozen) — scent-rich baits keeps fish engaged when cold slows metabolism. Try using bottom rigs with heavy weight to keep bait on the bottom and a slow presentation. 

Don’t forget to share your catch! Tag us on social media with #LakeJennings for a chance to be featured in our next report.

Conditions: The current water temperature is 64 degrees. With the solstice, the days are getting longer! The sun is rising at 6:48 a.m. and setting at 5:12 p.m. The next new moon will be February 17th.