Despite lower water levels associated with fall surveys, anglers fishing from the shoreline and watercraft have landed double-digit striped bass using large swimbaits in the 8- to 10-inch range. Trout fishing has been good near the Willow Beach Fishing Pier, especially during morning hours. PowerBait and worms are the top bait choices. Largemouth bass are taking soft plastics in the shallows, while smallmouth bass are hitting walking baits early in the day. For stripers, focus on coves holding shad and throw crankbaits or topwater lures in shad patterns.