Yates Center Reservoir New

Species

Size

Rating

Baits, Method, and Location

Redear and Bluegill

up to 11"

Good

A good population of redear and bluegill is present in this lake. Redear up to 11" are not uncommon and are usually caught around the weedbeds using worms or small jigs.

Largemouth Bass

8-21"

Good

Sampling from previous years shows a moderate density of largemouth bass which should provide anglers with some good fishing. Many anglers have had success fishing along the abundant milfoil beds.

Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish

up to 10 lbs.

Good

Both channel catfish and blue catfish are present in this lake, however, the blue catfish population is fairly new so the fish have not reached large sizes yet. The largest blue cat sampled was just over 3 lbs. The channel catfish population continues to show good numbers and will provide good angling.

Wipers

up to 5.5 lbs.

Fair-Good

A moderate population of wipers exist in this lake comprised of multiple size classes. Anglers can expect to catch 2-3 pound fish, but fish larger than 5 pounds are available.

Crappie

up to 12"

Fair

Sampling efforts show a low to moderate abundance of crappie. Crappie up to 12" are available but fish in the 6-9" range are the most common.

Current Fishing Opportunity

Redear and Bluegill

up to 10"

Good

Worms under bobber near vegetation or small lures

Largemouth Bass

8-21"

Good

Spinnerbaits or crankbaits along the weedbeds or defined dropoffs. Plastics around timber and weed clumps. Topwater plugs early and late can also be productive

Catfish

up to 10lbs.

fair-good

Shad sides and other prepared bait lakewide and around feeders

Wipers

8-18"

good

Livers or shad imitations in open water or windy points

Crappie

up to 12"

Fair

Crappie have moved off of the bank and should now be around 10 ft of water suspended around brush. Try jig tipped with minnow.

Walleye

15-24"

slow

Trolling crankbaits or jig and nightcrawler along flats.