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Fishing Regulations
Most species are currently managed with statewide regulations. The exception is a 14- to 21-inch slot limit on largemouth bass. Anglers may keep bass that are 14 inches or less in length, or 21 inches or greater. Daily bag for all species of black bass is 5 in combination, but only one largemouth bass 21 inches or greater may be retained each day.
Angling Opportunities
Largemouth bass are the most popular sport fish in the reservoir. The slot length limit is designed to encourage harvest of the smaller bass. White bass, white crappie and channel catfish are also popular with anglers.
Species |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
Largemouth Bass |
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X |
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Catfish |
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X |
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Crappie |
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X |
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White Bass |
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X |
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Fishing Cover/Structure
The upper third of both arms of Joe Pool Lake is covered with the timber that was left in the lake when it filled. The lower end was cleared, but several large marked brush piles were constructed prior to filling. Numerous flooded stock ponds, bridges, road beds, and other features were left as structure when the lake was built. Hydrilla is found throughout the lake, especially near the dam.
Tips & Tactics
Largemouth bass are often found associated with hydrilla, pondweed, and underwater structural features.Crappie fishing is good under the bridges that cross the two arms of the lake and white bass school in the lower portion of the lake. Find channel catfish near the creek channels.
Our bait recommendations
Here's the baits that our Pros love for this lake.
Customer Favorites For This Lake
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