Wanted to hit the lake before the weather changed. Ran about 3 miles up Hickory creek to some spots that have held fish for me since the 80s but found almost no bait and no crappie. Gave it about 2 hours but nada. Went out to about 40'of water and jigged some deep structure and pulled 7 fish to 1lb 13oz. Had one much larger up to surface, but came off when I went to swing her in the boat. Keep a couple for dinner and the rest went back. Very soft bite. Used black and chartreuse jokers. Was a nice calm day on water.

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Welcome to the board. I have not had much luck up Hickory Creek the past couple of years either.
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Probably too much fresh and muddy water. About the time the shad would be moving up the creeks this past Fall, we had that big flood in November. I wonder if that had something to do with it? After the lake level settles back down, I wonder if the shad will migrate back up the creek or just stay deep the remainder of the winter?

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Welcome to the site and thanks for the report.

I think the lake needs to get back to a normal level for the fishing to be any good in the creeks.

!!!!! I fish Lewisvile all the time. See ya on the water.

Welcome to the Forum, Good report. I have found about the same on the creeks just to much water. The banks were soft and some are caving in but in a few days it will all work out. On the lake in the tail waters lots of trash and lots of brush piles, logs and all or on the move. Just a be careful sort of time, of taking it easy.