**Fishing Report for Percy Priest Lake** **Date:** August 11, 2024 **Weather Conditions:** Today’s weather was warm with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. The morning started with temperatures in the low 80s, gradually warming up into the high 80s by the afternoon. Winds were light, with a gentle breeze keeping conditions pleasant out on the lake. **Water Temperature:** - Morning: 81°F - Afternoon: 84°F The recent hatch of shad in the lake made fishing a bit challenging today. Despite locating numerous schools of fish with the sonar, getting them to bite was tough, likely due to the abundance of natural food sources from the shad hatch. Caught 5 hybrids throughout the day. One hybrid was caught using live bait cast out to the bottom, a somewhat unconventional but successful technique for the day. Managed to catch several good-sized catfish. They were more willing to bite, hitting live threadfin shad that were cast to the bottom. All fish were caught on live threadfin shad, which seemed to be the most effective given today’s conditions. Overall, it was a day of perseverance on Percy Priest Lake. While the fish were plentiful according to the fishfinder, the new shad hatch made them more selective and harder to catch. However, the catfish provided consistent action, making for a satisfying day of fishing.

The water has warmed up to the low 50’s, and the fish are staging up in huge schools! Fish were feeding high the water column between 10-15 feet in 18-25 feet of water. When we see this pattern than means the a rig trolling bite is on! The Captain Macks mini macks did their job today, managing to put 51 fish in the boat! I couldnt believe the clients could still hold a rod by the end of the day!