Douglas State Fishing Lake Fishing Report - Updated: 7/12/24

 Species Rating Size Baits, Method, and Location
Channel Catfish Good up to 10 lbs Catfish can be caught using stink bait, worms, or cut bait.
Largemouth Bass Good 0.5-5 lbs Bass can be found near aquatic vegetation edges.  Larger bass will be on the outside weed lines.  Soft plastic baits will produce bites.  Topwater baits fished during dawn and dusk can be effective. 
Bluegill/Redear Sunfish Fair Up to 10 inches
Sunfish can be found near aquatic vegetation.  Bigger sunfish will be on the outside weed line.  Worms and small lures will produce bites
Crappie Good up to 12 inches Crappie can be caught on deep weed edges and brush piles.  Minnows and small jigs will produce bites.
General Comments

 

Invasive species: 

None.  Lake users should clean, drain, and dry fishing equipment before going to Douglas State Lake.

2,800 Channel Catfish were stocked in October 2023.

Bass and sunfish populations were surveyed in May 2024.  Both populations are healthy and reproduce naturally. 

Channel Catfish were surveyed in July 2024.  The largest fish was 32 inches.  Approximately 50% of Channel Catfish were greater than the minimum length limit of 15 inches.