Big Creek Lake
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Fair
Friday, Oct 23 2026
Ramp Condition: Useable Black Crappie - Fair: Try trolling or jigging panfish plastics over roadbeds and brush piles in water less than 15 feet deep. Shore anglers can try the rock fishing jetties in the early mornings and evenings. Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) - Fair: Use jigs with shad imitating plastics. Look for surface feeding activity or use electronics to find concentrated schools of gizzard shad. If fishing from shore, concentrate on the shoreline the wind is blowing into.
Friday, Oct 23 2026
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Amenities at Big Creek Lake include: Boat Access Fishing Jetty Accessible Pier Boat Rental Picnic Area Beach Trails Accessible Facilities Playground Restrooms Good/Excellent Shorefishing Hard Surface Boat Ramp Fish Cleaning StationClick here to unsubcribe from your fishing reports.
Big Creek Lake
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Fair
Ramp Condition: Useable Black Crappie - Fair: Try trolling or jigging panfish plastics over roadbeds and brush piles in water less than 15 feet deep. Shore anglers can try the rock fishing jetties in the early mornings and evenings. Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) - Fair: Use jigs with shad imitating plastics. Look for surface feeding activity or use electronics to find concentrated schools of gizzard shad. If fishing from shore, concentrate on the shoreline the wind is blowing into.
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