Looking for a place to go fishing on Christmas day. Hoping to find a place that will not frustrate a novice fisherman. I can fish all day and catch one or two this time of year but kids are looking for some action. Was thinking maybe a power plant lake and did not know if the entrance gates to the area would be open.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.........

Welsh has no gates, Athens may be an option as well.

If close to East Teas I’d go Welsh

If you go to Welsh, check out the post that discusses the low water issues.

I would go to Welsh but you have to be careful launching and loading. Watch out for stumps also, but it it is a hot water lake and you should be able to get on some fish.

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I caught as many bass Saturday at Athens as I did the weekend before at Squaw Creek. Much bigger average too.

I’d take them to Athens and let them sling a weightless wacky rigged green senko all day. They can catch enough to stay busy for sure...and the possibility of a true big one is always present on Athens.

Throwing that wacky rig in the grass or on edges? Or something totally different?

I caught about a dozen this afternoon in a few hours on a small lake. I'd try the non-powerplant lakes for less fishing pressure.