Hey everyone, my wife and I have just moved to south central Arkansas, and out nearest lake is DeGray.  I've managed to get out on it a couple of times, but it's definitely different water than from I'm used to. (My primary lake before moving was small, roughly 50' deep in the channel, with abundant flooded timber and almost always stained water. Degray is big, seems to be 100+ feet deep and clear, and I have yet to find a single tree lol) I was told by my uncle that this website may be a good place to get a little advice from. I'm not looking to 'steal' anyone's spots, but I would like a little help breaking this lake down if anyone is willing to help. I've only had a chance to 'explore' the area just above the spillway and the marina and over by the DeRoche Ridge area. What are the primary types of structure found in the lake? (Timber, rock, etc?) Is the north end of the lake as crowded with skiers and tube-pullers as it is in the southern part? Any other info that might be useful for a new guy would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

dirtdiver

I fish Degray about 3 times a week ,I fish the upper end of the lake,try to fish creek channel banks  rock drops,5'' worms in watermellon seed and watermellon red 3/16 oz slipsinkers light line ,and a few topwater baits in clear or natural colors chugbug or yellow magic.....lots of good spots down lake try nite fishing or early morning @ late evening 5 till dark try to keep boat in 30 foot of water when you work banks...look for fish 15 to 25 foot deep  also fish deep edge of grass beds..

I don't fish DeGray very often but there's a few areas I have had success. If you launch at the spillway, head to the mainlake and stay to the left (west) around the Iron Mt rec area. There is a long point that runs in an east/west direction. Fish that point.

 

Also, I have caught bass in the Yancy area. You can catch them as far back as you can go in that cove right up against the bank. There is also some standing timber along the way. Sometimes they will school in the channel leading into Yancy (which is an awesome time).

 

If you want Kentucky's fish the bluff walls on the lake with a shakey head.