January 15 Truman Lake Fishing Report

This week’s Truman Lake Fishing Report highlights just how unusual this January has been. With warm temperatures pushing into the 60s and even 70s, fish are behaving more like early spring than mid-winter.

Crappie have been roaming high in the water column, often just a foot to three feet below the surface. Many fish are not relating tightly to cover and are instead cruising open water. A bobber set around 18 inches has been the most productive setup. Keeping your distance is key, as these fish can be spooky in calm conditions.

Catfish activity remains steady, but inconsistent weather patterns have made them harder to pin down. On warmer days, they tend to scatter, requiring anglers to move frequently to stay on fish. The good news is they are still feeding.

White bass have not been a primary target recently, but as water temperatures rebound, wind-blown main lake points should start producing again, similar to a fall pattern.

Mark Huey is still booking guide trips for the spring, with limited weekend availability and more openings during the week in March and April. If you’re thinking about a trip, now is the time to get on the calendar.