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Lightโ€™s Out Bait Bite
Lightโ€™s Out Bait Bite
April 17, 2025
Overview This week has brought thrilling conditions for anglers, with water temperatures reaching a steady 60 degrees alongside the influence of the full moon. These factors have triggered the hybrid stripers into spawn mode, making it a prime time for some incredible catches. The fish have shifted their behavior, moving away from their suspended positions over the main lake river channel and heading toward the shorelines and channel-adjacent flats, where they are now feeding aggressively. We caught fish as fast as we could bait the hook, highlighting the intensity of the bite right now! Fishing Conditions โ€ข Water Temperature: 60ยฐF โ€ข Moon Phase: Full Moon โ€ข Fish Activity: High โ€“ Hybrids in spawn mode, actively feeding โ€ข Location: Shorelines and channel-adjacent flats Target Species โ€ข Hybrid Striped Bass: The stars of this week, with sizes ranging from 10 to 12 pounds, and occasional stripers making an appearance. โ€ข Best Time to Fish: Now is the ideal window for targeting trophy fish, as the spawning activity peaks. Tips for Success Focus on trolling or still-fishing techniques along the shorelines and channel-adjacent flats where the hybrids are concentrated. Use live bait or lures trolled at the right depth to target these actively feeding fish, especially near drop-offs or structure. The full moon is boosting their feeding activity, so early morning or late evening sessions could maximize your chances. Be ready for a strong fight with these hefty 10-12 lb. fish! Outlook The current conditions suggest that the next few days will remain excellent for trophy hunting. As the spawn progresses, monitor water temperature trends and adjust your trolling or bait placement strategy accordingly. This is a fantastic opportunity to land a prize catch, so make the most of it! Tight lines and happy fishing!
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Lightโ€™s Out Bait Bite
Lightโ€™s Out Bait Bite
April 17, 2025
Overview This week has brought thrilling conditions for anglers, with water temperatures reaching a steady 60 degrees alongside the influence of the full moon. These factors have triggered the hybrid stripers into spawn mode, making it a prime time for some incredible catches. The fish have shifted their behavior, moving away from their suspended positions over the main lake river channel and heading toward the shorelines and channel-adjacent flats, where they are now feeding aggressively. We caught fish as fast as we could bait the hook, highlighting the intensity of the bite right now! Fishing Conditions โ€ข Water Temperature: 60ยฐF โ€ข Moon Phase: Full Moon โ€ข Fish Activity: High โ€“ Hybrids in spawn mode, actively feeding โ€ข Location: Shorelines and channel-adjacent flats Target Species โ€ข Hybrid Striped Bass: The stars of this week, with sizes ranging from 10 to 12 pounds, and occasional stripers making an appearance. โ€ข Best Time to Fish: Now is the ideal window for targeting trophy fish, as the spawning activity peaks. Tips for Success Focus on trolling or still-fishing techniques along the shorelines and channel-adjacent flats where the hybrids are concentrated. Use live bait or lures trolled at the right depth to target these actively feeding fish, especially near drop-offs or structure. The full moon is boosting their feeding activity, so early morning or late evening sessions could maximize your chances. Be ready for a strong fight with these hefty 10-12 lb. fish! Outlook The current conditions suggest that the next few days will remain excellent for trophy hunting. As the spawn progresses, monitor water temperature trends and adjust your trolling or bait placement strategy accordingly. This is a fantastic opportunity to land a prize catch, so make the most of it! Tight lines and happy fishing!
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What anglers said about fishing in Tennessee

Terrible conditions ,rain and cold front moved in the night before but he located the bait fish and the Strippers Lots of nice fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Terrible conditions ,rain and cold front moved in the night before but he located the bait fish and the Strippers Lots of nice fish.
StriperXtreme Guide Service
StriperXtreme Guide Service
Donโ€™t miss the opportunity to fish this water. Truly special. I flew in from Idaho and God willing Iโ€™ll be back!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Donโ€™t miss the opportunity to fish this water. Truly special. I flew in from Idaho and God willing Iโ€™ll be back!!!
Chattahookem Fishing Charters
Chattahookem Fishing Charters
Dress appropriately for the weather conditions!!!Layer layer layer clothing
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress appropriately for the weather conditions!!!Layer layer layer clothing
Nashville Kats Fishing
Nashville Kats Fishing
The trip was better than I expected Give Ridge the opportunity to show what he does
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The trip was better than I expected Give Ridge the opportunity to show what he does
Big Ridge River Guides
Big Ridge River Guides
Book with Xtreme Stripers for sure! Captain Bobby knows the area and heโ€™ll get you on the fish!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Xtreme Stripers for sure! Captain Bobby knows the area and heโ€™ll get you on the fish!!!
StriperXtreme Guide Service
StriperXtreme Guide Service
Listen to your guide. That is what made me catch fish Ridge knows how to teach you in his River.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to your guide. That is what made me catch fish Ridge knows how to teach you in his River.
Big Ridge River Guides
Big Ridge River Guides
If you want to have a fun day on the water catching fish, Captain Aaron Massey is the man to see.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you want to have a fun day on the water catching fish, Captain Aaron Massey is the man to see.
Tennessee River Adventures Inc.
Tennessee River Adventures Inc.
Bring your water and sunscreen and patience to catch the โ€œbigโ€ one. Captain Danny will guide you step by step-no worries.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring your water and sunscreen and patience to catch the โ€œbigโ€ one. Captain Danny will guide you step by step-no worries.
Fish Memphis Guide Service
Fish Memphis Guide Service
For my first time doing this I through we would get anything but was I wrong we caught a lot of different species of fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For my first time doing this I through we would get anything but was I wrong we caught a lot of different species of fish
Running River Fishing Charter
Running River Fishing Charter
Get with the Captain and see about the finer details of your trip. You may be able to get on the water a little sooner.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get with the Captain and see about the finer details of your trip. You may be able to get on the water a little sooner.
Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter
Our captain told us that fishing was not as good as usual due to muddy water in the rivers following heavy rain storms recently.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Our captain told us that fishing was not as good as usual due to muddy water in the rivers following heavy rain storms recently.
Smoky Mountain Fishing Company
Smoky Mountain Fishing Company
The most picturesque large body of water that offers plenty of options for fishing a lot of different species. Truly something for everyone.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The most picturesque large body of water that offers plenty of options for fishing a lot of different species. Truly something for everyone.
Murray Fishing
Murray Fishing
Bring sunscreen, despite the elevation it's not much cooler than the low lands
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sunscreen, despite the elevation it's not much cooler than the low lands
Smoky Mountain Fishing Company
Smoky Mountain Fishing Company
Striper bandit is the best guide ! We have been coming for 10 years now and have dealt with a few different guides rusty was the best we have had !! I canโ€™t wait to do this again next year
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Striper bandit is the best guide ! We have been coming for 10 years now and have dealt with a few different guides rusty was the best we have had !! I canโ€™t wait to do this again next year
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Always remember that this is fishing. Not catching. Nothing is guaranteed.You may not always catch your targeted fish for different reasons. The bite was slow,but, Cody still put us on fish. My boys just couldnโ€™t get a Striper in the boat. They did enjoy the good fight though while they were hooked up.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Always remember that this is fishing. Not catching. Nothing is guaranteed.You may not always catch your targeted fish for different reasons. The bite was slow,but, Cody still put us on fish. My boys just couldnโ€™t get a Striper in the boat. They did enjoy the good fight though while they were hooked up.
Cody Daniels Guide Service
Cody Daniels Guide Service
This boat was set up to help new fishermen to experts. Very enjoyable and we caught fish!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This boat was set up to help new fishermen to experts. Very enjoyable and we caught fish!!!
StriperXtreme Guide Service
StriperXtreme Guide Service
Being very experienced fishermen, we consider Blake to be Outstanding. Very friendly and interactive. Very knowledgeable about his waters. Have to say one of the very top guides weโ€™ve ever used. Made our trip to Chattanooga very enjoyable and successful!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Being very experienced fishermen, we consider Blake to be Outstanding. Very friendly and interactive. Very knowledgeable about his waters. Have to say one of the very top guides weโ€™ve ever used. Made our trip to Chattanooga very enjoyable and successful!
Running River Fishing Charter
Running River Fishing Charter
I would strongly advise them to secure the services of Striper Bandit guide service
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would strongly advise them to secure the services of Striper Bandit guide service
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Take the captainโ€™s advice on when to fish. They know what is biting best at what times of day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take the captainโ€™s advice on when to fish. They know what is biting best at what times of day.
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Striper Bandit Guide Service
Schedule as many hours as you can possibly afford. Priest Lake fish need to hunted / discovered with quality fish finding equipment. But when you do find them, itโ€™s game on!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Schedule as many hours as you can possibly afford. Priest Lake fish need to hunted / discovered with quality fish finding equipment. But when you do find them, itโ€™s game on!
FishNashville Striper/Hybrid
FishNashville Striper/Hybrid