Water temperatures are in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees, clarity remains good, and water levels are still relatively high. As temperatures continue to rise, trout are moving into deeper water, making shore fishing more challenging. The dam and Honker Cove remain the best areas for shore anglers, where it's still possible to reach productive depths. Floating nightcrawlers or PowerBait fished 3–4 feet off the bottom have been the most effective bait presentations. Trollers are finding success working the main channel and around the dam, targeting fish suspended 20–30 feet deep.

Many trout are showing signs of "cocoa pods" covering their bodies. While they may not look appealing, this parasite does not affect the quality or taste of the meat. Fly anglers are enjoying an excellent damsel fly hatch, with both juvenile damsel nymphs and adult patterns producing fish. Jenkins Cove, Cow Creek, and Freeman Creek continue to be the most productive fly fishing areas. Bass fishing has also improved, particularly along the west side of the lake, where wacky-rigged worms and weedless jigs worked over submerged weed beds have been producing consistent action.