Current Conditions at El Salto Lake

By Billy Chapman Jr.

Water levels are about as low as they get at Lake El Salto right now. Low water levels from a bass angler’s standpoint aren’t all that bad. You’ll find proof of that in the comments we’ve had from recent visitors. You’ll find those comments shown below.

Low water levels concentrate the fish. Find where some of the monsters El Salto holds are congregated and you’d better have a strong rod and stout line. You’re going to need it!

Regular guests at Anglers Inn can still find fish in many of their favorite holes, but they just won’t fish as deep. Look for water about 8 to 25-feet deep.

Plastics rule the action at both El Salto and Lake Mateos as lakes reach their lowest levels. Although anglers can still catch some big fish in the shallows with topwater lures, spinnerbaits and crankbaits, many larger bass are being pulled off the banks and now lurk around deep submerged trees or rock piles. Work over these honey holes with Texas-rigged lizards.

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