[dropcap]U[/dropcap]nlike Lake Talquin, the opposite is true of Lake Jackson right now — July is historically a decent month to fish topwater early in the day and late in the evening to load the boat with nice bass. But, not so much this year. As spring and winter rains filled Lake Jackson to the brim, it turned a local farm pond into a reservoir. Fish per acre is how a lake is judged on its health, and when you double the size of the water, that gives the fish lots of places to hide. Parlay that with the huge amounts of vegetation that Lake Jackson is full of, and you have yourself a challenge. Now, that’s not to say you can’t catch fish, because it still has hundreds and maybe even thousands of 10 pound Lunker bass lurking. Finding them is the tricky part, and thatâs where you need a good guide. Still, Lake Jackson is Tallahasseeâs most prized lake. Conveniently located on Tally’s northwest side, access to launch your boat virtually surrounds all sides. Yes, it almost doesn’t matter which road you take, most lead to a boat ramp. And with the âwater levels of oldâ back, that can make for a great day on the water with friends and family. For those of you that do venture out to try your luck, here’s where I would start. Try the weed edges that line the boat runs- not just long straight-aways, but points, curves and those mixed with pads or other types of vegetation. For baits, try floating frogs, buzz-baits,Texas rigged worms and soft plastic jerk baits.
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If it’s bream you’re after, try your luck in the Crowder area. Submerged humps and scattered grass make for some pretty good bream spots. You can cast for them with Beetlespins or Roadrunners or simply put a cricket on the end of a cane pole. Also be sure to check your daily bag limits and size limits, as they have changed on Lake Jackson. So until next month, be safe have fun and ALWAYS wear a life jacket when boating.
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