[dropcap]S[/dropcap]eptember will bring some cooler nighttime temperatures toward the end of the month; therefore, the bass bite should start to heat back up. Early morning and late afternoon will be the best times to fish. But if you do fish during the day when it’s hot, use deep diving crankbaits to get down deeper where the bass are, or try fishing the docks and boathouses on the big water. In the early mornings and evenings, try fishing along the weed lines near the channels in Bear Creek, Econfina Creek, and Cedar Creek. Try using a 4 inch Zoom Horny Toads in Watermelon Crawfish or June Bug colors on a 4/0 or 5/0 hook, Texas rigged so it’s weedless. Gary Yamamoto 5 inch stick baits in the same colors rigged weedless also works well.
Some locals are catching 3-5 pound bass on live earth worms right off their docks. And of course, bass can’t turn down a shiner. Shellcracker will be hanging out in the deeper holes in the lake, especially in the heat of the day, so try using live worms. Bream (bluegill) will continue to spawn throughout the summer and may be found on beds in shallow areas around the lake. Worms and crickets work best for these tasty panfish. Catfish and bullheads can be found in the deeper waters by the dam and the main body of the lake. If you’re after the cats, the best baits will be chicken livers or worms. If you want to fish artificial, use Gulp Catfish Chunks or Berkley Power Baits.
Deer Point Lake is a 5,000 acre pristine lake located 7 miles north of Panama City. It is mostly fed by the cold clear spring water of Econfina Creek which is 60-80% of the lake’s inflow. Other tributaries that contribute to the inflow are Bear Creek, Cedar Creek, and Bayou George.
In addition to fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, Deer Point Lake is great for wakeboarding, skiing, and tubing. It is a beautiful lake for the entire family to enjoy, but it should also be protected so future generations can experience all that this lake has to offer. So when anglers cast in their lines for that trophy Largemouth bass, or boaters and campers enjoy the crystal clear water of the Econfina, they should remember to pick up and only leave great memories behind. This will keep our lake a clean and beautiful place for years to come.
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