Aaron Jolliff at Hook, Line and Sinker said fresh water entering the lake presents an opportunity for bass anglers. Black bass will often move to areas where runoff is entering the lake, such as the back of a creek arm, to seek warmer water and bait fish. Good lures to try include crank baits that imitate shad, spinner baits and jerk baits. Crappie were being caught on the upstream half of Beaver Lake last week before the rain, but that bite has likely shut down, Jolliff said. Crappie Guide Services said bass minnows are working well in the morning fished 3 to 5 feet deep around grass. He advised trolling crank baits until a fish, usually a black bass or walleye, is caught. read more