Target fish
Image
Avg. weight of catch (lbs)
Best times to fish
Habitat areas to fish
Carp
2
Apr. - Sept.
Shoreline
Channel Catfish
1 ½
June - Sept.
Shoreline & drift fishing open water
Freshwater Drum
1
Apr. - Sept
Shoreline, open water, near bridge
Muskellunge
6 to 15
Apr.-June & Sept.- Oct.
Creek mouths & riffle areas
Smallmouth Bass
1 to 3
May - Oct.
Rip-rap
Striped & Hybrid Striped Bass
1 to 15
troll open water, North arm
Walleye
1 to 5
Apr. - June, Sept
troll open water, especially northside
White Bass
1/2
Apr. - May, Sept
Shoreline & near bridge
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