At Lake Havasu (Dec. 19 report courtesy of John Galbraith), the lake level is at 447.46 feet. Average daytime water temperature is 55 degrees. Striper fishing remains good near schools of shad. Best shad schools are at the Chalk Cliffs in the main basin and the south end of the lake near the Bill Williams arm. Productive striper lures have been spoons, tailspinners, Rat-L-Traps and soft paddle tail swimbaits rigged on a lead jig head, Alabama Rigs with two hooks (AZGFD rule) used by trolling or casting near shad schools during early morning hours. Live shad are producing quality sized stripers from 2.5 to 4 pounds. Use a 4-foot throw net (the largest legal size) or a snag hook to catch shad to use as live bait. Smallmouth bass are hitting good on shad and red-colored Rat-L-Traps and crankbaits. Redear sunfish are schooling in deeper water in 25 to 40 feet of water off main lake points.