Water level 266.89, falling 0.1 ft/day, murky to clear. For water level information, call (662)563-4531 or check http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/riverstage/bullet.txt The lake is falling slowly. Long's Sporting Goods and Quick Stop (662)487-2187 reports crappie have been biting lately slow trolling minnows 25 to 35 ft deep in the main lake. A few folks have managed to take limits. Some crappie can also be taken jigging standing timber. Largemouths were being taken around shallow cover on a variety of baits with good luck on flooded road beds. Fish worms or stink baits in the river or creeks for catfish. The lake was 26.9 ft above rule curve Monday. See http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/offices/ed/edh/plots/sardplot.jpg. Fall drawdown has resumed with a target elevation of 236 ft December 1. Expect high water releases this winter.

The spillway had 2 gates open 6.0 ft each (3100 cfs) Monday. There have been few reports from the spillway, but should improve with more water being let out. Best luck should be for catfish with various baits.

On Sardis Lake the daily creel limit for crappie is 20 per person. The minimum length limit for crappie is 12 inches. Anglers fishing Sardis Lake may use no more than 5 poles per person. The 12 inch length limit does not apply to the reservoir spillway, but the spillway, including Sardis Lower Lake, has a 20 crappie creel limit.