Comments: A strong forage base at the bottom of the food chain supports a good open-water fishery for white bass, hybrids and stripers. In the 1980's this was one of the few lakes to be stocked on a continuing basis with both pure stripers and hybrids. In April fishing for all species can be excellent.
Lake Records:
| Species | Pounds | Inches | Angler |
| White bass | 4.37 | 22.00 | Terry C. Tredway |
| Striped bass | 22.44 | 37.00 | Fletcher Hamilton |
| Smallmouth buffalo | 16.25 | 28.00 | Roy D. Huggins |
| Largemouth bass | 9.88 | 23.00 | Robert L. Quarrels |
| Hybrid striped bass | 19.66 | 35.16 | John Haney |
| Channel catfish | 10.75 | 29.00 | Randy R. Leonard |
| Bowfin | 4.68 | 24.00 | Kenneth Ray Fienen |
| Black crappie | 4.38 | 18.25 | William L. Carter, Jr. |
Fishing Tips: Look for white bass and other open water species lurking around flooded humps just south of the I-30 bridge. Catch them on heavy spoons or slabs.
Fishing Quality:
Facilities: The state and city have provided launch ramps and picnic sites along the grassy shoreline. Also, several major marinas offer ramps and covered fishing barges where a fee is charged.