Willow Beach has been a productive stretch of water, with one angler reporting that he is consistently catching 15- to 20-pound striped bass between midnight and 3 a.m. Anglers are also reporting more catches of smallmouth bass along this area, many around three pounds that are hitting on the shad imitation lures intended for stripers. Smallmouth bass all through the lake have been providing anglers with ample fishing opportunity. Bass tournaments held in the area have been bringing in five fish limits of 20 to 25 pounds, attesting to the quality of bass in the lake. Crankbaits fished near shore and brush, or plastics fished along rocky bottoms can entice a bite.