Talking to people around the lake (Eldo) I never know what to believe... I heard a guy caught a 5 pounder in the area you like to fish (near the kiddie train) on a speedtrap. I also heard a guy caught an 11 pounder on a popper recently. I didn't actually see any of this - so take it with a grain of salt.

I've heard the top water bite early and late can be good at Eldo, but I've yet to experience it. The water has certainly gotten more clear, that's for sure. Lots of baby bass along the shore. I've also seen some big carp busting the surface at the little lake latey.

I wish the rangers would actually patrol the lake from time to time... I'm tired of seeing catfisherman with 4-5 poles each in the water.