In this video published August 13, 2026, Captain Erik described a difficult summer bite on Lake Toho and shared the presentations and high-percentage areas he was concentrating on. His observations included upper-80s water temperatures, declining water quality on the lower end of the lake and a bite that tended to slow after the sun came up. These details reflect what he reported in this specific video, not current lake conditions.
Important facts from Captain Erik
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Captain Erik reported that Lake Toho’s water temperature had returned to the upper 80s on the day discussed in the video.
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He said the lower end of the lake was turning green, the water was becoming hypoxic and the bite was getting tough.
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His first August bait pick was a large plastic worm with a quarter-ounce weight, fished around shell bars, brush and bluegill beds.
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He said a half-ounce swim jig had produced many healthy, chunky fish along shoreline cover and offshore pepper grass during the prior couple of weeks.
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Captain Erik kept a flipping setup ready for heavy cover and reported good days the prior week while flipping outside grass and pads.
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He advised getting on the water early because the bite tended to slow once the sun rose and the water reached the upper 80s.
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He identified shell bars, brush piles, bluegill beds on shell bars, pads, reeds and thicker grass as high-percentage areas.
Planning a current trip
These observations were tied to the period Captain Erik discussed in the video. Anglers planning a future trip should confirm current weather, water conditions and fish behavior before choosing an area or presentation.
Conditions, access, regulations, and fish behavior can change. Confirm current trip details directly with Captain Erik before relying on this report for a future outing.