After a prolonged period in August of clear water and good fishing, Crowley is experiencing a significant algae bloom once again with some slow fishing. Early mornings have been by far the best with the bite falling off before noon most days. The lake level dropped greatly towards the end of August and the weed lines are currently around 10 feet. The North Arm has had the best water conditions currently; McGeeBay improves especially after a stiff westerly wind. The fish are spread out from 10-16 feet in depth with the most consistent fishing being in the 11-13 foot range in all areas. There are still plenty of perch fry balled up and hiding along the weed lines so have a sinking line and some perch patterns in the #12-16 range. Tubers get out as early as possible; the fish are photosensitive this year. We are also seeing the final hatches of callibaetis #12-14 with a fair showing near the Upper Owens/McGee inlets daily. The chironomids emerge big time with any high pressure and the usual emerger and larva patterns #14-20 are all getting grabs if you find a pocket of fish. Try some broken back articulated midge patterns #16-18 if there is a chop on the water, you will notice a difference. Hang a punk perch and a midge or callibaetis pattern under it to cover the menu this time of year.

The DFG has planted a fair amount of sub-catchable rainbows already and you can't escape them anywhere on the lake. Still water nymphers are going crazy because of the numerous takes one can get without actually setting the hook. The dinks are tough to hook and will drive you nuts at times if you get into a school of them.