Big Hill Reservoir Fishing Report -
Species Rating Size Baits, Method & Location
Crappie Good 6-12" Crappie fishing has improved.  Crappie are starting to bite better with warming water temps.  Look for fish to be in deeper water adjacent to spawning areas.  Minnows and small plastic jigs have been working best.
Channel Catfish Fair 16-24" Catfishing has been slow. Look for fish to move into the shallows on warm days. Also target the windward side of the lake for best results.  Shad sides are the preferred bait.
Largemouth and Smallmouth  Bass Fair 12-20" Largemouth bass fishing has been slow. Look for largemouth to move shallower on warmer days.  Smallmouth bass will be near rocky shorelines and the dam.  Jigs have been working best.
Bluegill and Redears Fair 5-7" Bluegill and redear fishing has been fair.  Bluegill and redear can be found near any submerged vegetation and woody structure. Worms under a bobber are working best.
       
General Comments
Release all Largemouth Bass 15-21" in Length, daily creel remains 5/day.