Flooded Lake Catfishing

Hello everyone! I am heading out to Lake Somerville this weekend and it is about 14.6 ft above full. I am looking to try to get into some catfish for a fish fry. I know how to catch a stringer full during normal lake levels. I am just wondering if I need to alter my approach while it is flooded or stick with what I know works on a normal day. This time of year they are chasing the shad so I am thinking they should be pretty shallow. If you have any experience with flooded lakes I would appreciate the input. This is me and my father in law this time last year. We had 48 by 9:30 AM. Thanks and tight lines!

Nice haul. Good job.

You have the right idea. Fish shallow find bait and run shallow on the rocks or flooded islands.

Wright Patman is 15FT high and this is what I've been doing. I've been fishing flooded timber,I even carry a pair of limb lopers with me in the boat if I have to cut a hole in the brush. Then I chum about 5 places and go back to the first. The good is your fishing in the shade doing that. Good Luck!!

The wind was blowing away from the bank I had access to launch from. I couldn't find the bait fish with everything being up in the trees but it was still fun to be out on the water. It is a weird feeling paddling out to the middle of a lake on Memorial Day Weekend and hearing nothing on a popular lake. It is so quiet and peaceful. Just have to keep in mind a general sense of direction because all the usual landmarks are hidden. If you get the chance to safely explore a flooded area I highly recommend it!

That's why I love High water.Not many will brave it and Like you said The Quite makes you think that you have the pond to yourself.