Carters Lake Fishing Report – May 2025 Brought to you by Cap’n Hoek Fishing Adventures May has delivered a fair amount of rainfall to the Carters Lake region, leading to fluctuating water levels and some stained conditions. Despite these challenges, the fishing remains productive for those targeting striped bass, spotted bass, and walleye. Water temperatures have been averaging around 78°F, keeping fish active and on the move. Striped Bass: Stripers have been feeding well around creek mouths and shallow-water markers on the main lake. Live bait fished on slip floats and freelined rigs in 10 to 20 feet of water has been the go-to approach. Early mornings and overcast conditions have been especially productive. Walleye: Walleye are holding deeper, with the most consistent action coming from 20 to 25 feet of water. We’ve been catching them using downlined live bait along rocky points and deeper ledges. Stay mobile and cover ground until you mark fish. Spotted Bass: Spotted bass are biting well in the 5 to 10-foot range, particularly near the mouths of creeks. Target shallow cover and transition areas with soft plastics or live bait presentations. The bite has been steady throughout the day, with peak activity during early morning hours. The post-rain conditions may require a bit more effort, but the fish are still hungry and willing to bite. Stay flexible, fish smart, and you’ll find success out on the water. Tight lines from Cap’n Hoek Fishing Adventures!

Blue Ridge Lake Fishing Report – May 2025 Brought to you by Cap’n Hoek Fishing Adventures May has brought its share of rainfall to the Blue Ridge Lake area, creating challenges with rising water levels and fluctuating clarity. But despite the conditions, the fishing has remained steady for anglers targeting spotted bass and walleye. Current water temperatures are averaging around 76°F, keeping fish active and catchable for those willing to adapt. Spotted Bass: Spots have been biting consistently in the 5 to 10-foot range, especially during the early morning hours. The best action has come around main lake points and dock lights, where fish are feeding on baitfish. We’re finding success using live bait as well as finesse soft plastic lures—think drop shots and shaky heads—for a natural presentation in the clearer pockets. Walleye: Walleye are holding deeper and have been most reliably caught in the 30 to 40-foot zone. Downlined live bait has been the most productive method, especially around deeper humps and along the creek channels. It may take some searching with electronics, but when you find them, the bite has been rewarding. While recent rains have affected the lake, overall fishing remains solid. The key is adjusting to the water conditions and staying persistent. With a little patience and the right presentation, there’s plenty of action to be had this month on Blue Ridge Lake. Tight lines from Cap’n Hoek Fishing Adventures

Blue ridge lake has been fishing excellent Catching most of our trout on down lines, and trolling artificial with down riggers Most fish have been schooling up over 90ft of water hanging in 35-20 foot. Spotted bass have been biting good on all the main lake points Down lines,free lines, and drop shots have been the ticket!

Fishing on blue ridge has been good, catching bass and ealleye up shallow in creeks and secondary points near spawning areas Throw Ned rigs, scroungers, and spybaits up shallow to catch your best fish. Any rock that is in 10foot or shallower has been holding walleye. A secondary pattern ive been having success with is trolling plugs around 30foot deep on main lake humps and points. A few of the bass have spawned out and will be out deeper recovering. Most of the walleye are spawned out they are spending the most of there time shallow but have picked up a few trolling out deeper. Call and book your trip today and lets catch some dinner !

STRIPER BITE The Spring time shallow bite is in full swing This is the time we wait for all year ! Catching fish on any and every secondary clay points going into major creeks. Pulling big live baits on planer boards and free lines. Cover as much water as possible and you will absolutely catch some great fish! Spotted bass bite Bass have been biting great, we are catching multiple 4+ pound fish a day. The usual pre spawn areas are producing clay point, blow downs, and brush piles near spawning grounds. Spinner baits, scroungers, shakey heads, and Ned rigs will get you the bites!! Book a trip today and lets go catch them!

Fishing on carters lake has been great. We are catching big stripers early in the morning in the backs of creeks on big baits behind planer boards and on free lines. Mid morning i have been having good luck over the creek channels about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way to the back downlines around 20-30 feet and free lines both have been working good on that pattern. Finally later in the day around lunch i have been spot locking the boat in 15-20 feet of water in the backs of the creeks and “chuming” the water with cut up fresh bait. You may sit in one spot for 30-45 minutes before your reel starts to scream