Upper Ashley River

My wife and I put in at Jessen/Oakbrrok often and fish from time to time. We’ve caught a few catfish here and there fishing “the bottom” but that’s about it. I’d really appreciate some pointers. Bait? Top water, bottom? Tide? Anything would help. I’d really like for us to catch more and we’re struggling. Thanks for the help!

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That’s a great avatar.

another thread said the upper Ashley was hit hard with the freeze. someone posted water temps down to 32 degrees. Reds and trout start to die around 44 degrees.

If your looking for saltwater fish start below the RR tracks where the water was warmer.