AGFD News Report post Posted May 2, 2013 All the high country lakes are open, and not only that, get ready -- thereâs hardly a better way to catch a fish than to watch it explode on the water on a chugger or popper or stick bait. The top-water bite, in many fisheries, is either a week away, or has arrived. At most desert lakes, where water temperatures are sneaking into the 70s, the best top-water action will be early in the morning. Unfortunately, many bass havenât sufficiently recovered from their spawning process to be in an aggressive feeding mood. View the full article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites