Wilson State Fishing Lake Fishing Report -
Species Rating Size Baits, Method & Location  
Channel Catfish Good 16-24" Catfishing remains good.  Look for fish to move into the shallows on warm days as they move into feed.   Shad sides and chicken liver has been working best.  
Largemouth and Spotted Bass Good 10-22" Largemouth bass fishing has been good.  Look for fish to move into the shallows during warm days.  Fish have also been caught around the deeper brush piles in the lake.  Slow fishing soft plastics has been working best.  
Crappie Good 8-12" Crappie fishing has been good.  Crappie have been near the brush piles around the lake as well as near any submerged vegetation.  Minnows and jigs have been working best.  
Bluegill and Redear Good 6-8" Bluegills and redear fishing remains good.  Look for fish just outside the weedline or near brush piles. Jigs tipped with a worm are working best.  
General Comments
Both maintained boat ramps are currently usable.

A bathymetric map is available for Wilson State Fishing Lake at the link above.

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