Craig, you are right on. Last year was the first year since 2006 that the lake wasn't 3-10 feet above normal during the spawn. With that said, 2004-2006 and 2010 it was normal or slightly below during the spawn. If it is no more than 2 feet above it is ok. I just don't catch very many if gets any higher during the spawn. That is why I have Eufaula as a back up plan.

Odie