Lake Conroe Fishing Report – August 2024

Black Bass:  Black bass action during the late summer can be a little challenging.  The pattern can change from shallow to deep in a matter of an hour or two.  Your best bet is to fish shallow running crank baits or plastic worms along any type of rocks or boat docks the first hour or so.  Once the sun comes up a bit try dragging Carolina worm rigs around main lake points, old road beds and submerged pond dams in 8’ – 15’ or so.

Crappie:  Crappie action may be a little slow during this time of year, but if you are patient, by dropping minnows or jigs around bridge pilings or brush piles, you can manage a decent catch at times.

White Bass & Hybrid Striped Bass:  Hybrids are loads of fun to catch because of the power that they can pack.  They are also good table fare as well.  They can be active at any time of day, from dusk until dawn.  I start out by trolling pet spoons behind deep diving crank baits because often they will be suspended at different depth ranges.

Catfish:  Catfishing is always good throughout the summer months.  Just bait up an area either under the 1097 Bridge or along river and creek channels with milo or range cubes and use dip baits, shrimp or chicken livers and the action will come.  Depths can be anywhere from 15’ – 25’ depending on the time of day.  Morning hours are best during this time of year.