Muddy Water Bait and tackle LLC

08/11/2026

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08/07/2026

**Current Conditions - August 7, 2026**

The Ohio River at Meldahl Dam is currently at 16.10 feet and is expected to gradually recede into next week. The current flow is recorded at 72.2 kcfs. Surface water temperatures range from the high seventies to low eighties. Water clarity is clear both above and below the dam, though it is starting to cloud up due to wind and rainfall. Tributaries show mixed conditions, with most being either heavily stained or clear.

**Fishing Reports:** Fishing is still slow but showing signs of improvement.

**Meldahl Dam:** Fishing at the dam has been slow, but a few light hybrid catches have occurred along the wall. The catfish bite has been fair, although baitfish activity is minimal.

**River Reports:** The main river generated the highest number of reports this week, with catfish being the most frequently mentioned catch.

**Tributaries:** Reports from tributaries included various species, with catfish being the primary target.

**Lakes and Ponds:** Lakes and ponds received a handful of reports, indicating catches of bass, bluegill, and channel catfish.

**FINS Lakes:** Bass were the most reported catch from FINS this week.

Thank you all for your continued support of these reports and for sharing your catches with us! We hope this information is helpful. Stay safe, have fun, and create lasting memories! Tight lines,
MWBT

"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Ghost." - Romans 15:13

08/07/2026

07/31/2026

**Current Conditions - July 30, 2026**

This week has seen little change in conditions; they continue to hold steady, but it’s uncertain how long this will last, especially with heavy rain forecasted. Currently, the Ohio River at Meldahl Dam stands at 14.5 feet and is slowly decreasing. The charts are not indicating any dramatic changes at this time. Water clarity is clear both above and below the dam on the main river, although tributaries remain mixed. The current flow at the dam is 45.2 kcfs. The surface water temperature is in the high seventies to low eighties, with cooler nights causing fluctuations in these temperatures.

**Fishing Reports:** Overall, fishing has been slow, but slowly improving.

**Meldahl Dam:** Fishing at the dam this week was still slow, but there was an increase in the number of people fishing. Reports was minimum; catfish most reported, with an evening bite, small skips, and moon eye (small quantities), and a few small hybrids on the wall. No reports from the beach area worth mentioning.

**River Reports:** The main river generated the most reports again this week. Catfish was the most mentioned.

**Tributaries:** No reports from tributaries this week.

**Lakes and Ponds:** Lakes and ponds generated a small handful of reports for bass, bluegill, and channel catfish.

**FINS Lakes:** Again this week, channel catfish and bass were the most reported catches from FINS this week.

Thank you all for your continued support of these reports and for sharing your catches with us! We hope this information is helpful. Stay safe, have fun, and create lasting memories! Tight Lines,
MWBT

Psalm 119:105: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path”.

07/25/2026

**Current Conditions - July 24, 2026**

This week, the rain has affected conditions. The Ohio River at Meldahl Dam is currently at 22.30 feet and is expected to drop quickly over the weekend. The flow at the dam is at 112 (kcfs). Water clarity varies from heavy stain to muddy. Surface water temperatures range from the high seventies to low eighties. Tributaries also show mixed water clarity, and most are elevated.

**Fishing Reports:** Overall, fishing has been slow.

**Meldahl Dam:** Fishing this week at the dam has again been slow. Although more people are out, reports of catches remain minimal. Catfish are the most frequently mentioned catch, followed by small skipjack and a few hybrids off the wall.

**River Reports:** The main river generated the most reports this week. Catfish were the most commonly mentioned catch, both from the bank and from boats.

**Tributaries:** Some reports came in from tributaries before the rain, with various species caught; however, there have been no new reports since the rain.

**Lakes and Ponds:** All reports from lakes this past week were negative or not worth mentioning.

**FINS Lakes:** Channel catfish and bass were the most reported catches from FINS this week.

Thank you all for your continued support of these reports and for sharing your catches with us! We hope this information is helpful. Stay safe, have fun, and create lasting memories! Tight Lines,
MWBT

John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

07/17/2026

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07/17/2026

**Current Conditions - July 17, 2026**

There hasn't been much change over the past week; the river rose and went back down quickly. Currently, the Ohio River at Meldahl Dam is at 13.6 feet and is forecasted to remain in that range, with a few inches of fluctuation expected. The current flow at the dam is 31.2 kcfs, and the water clarity is fairly good. The surface temperature of the water is in the mid-to-high eighties. The tributaries show mixed conditions, ranging from heavily stained to clear water.

**Fishing Reports:** Overall fishing activity is still slow, with minimal reports coming in.

**Meldahl Dam:** Fishing at the dam this week remains unproductive, with only a few reports. Most reported catching catfish, although nothing notable was reported. There was some light activity with baitfish, including small skips and a few mooneye. A few hybrids were caught, but the action was limited to a very short window. Overall, there hasn't been much activity at the dam.

**River Reports:** This week, the river produced the most reports, with catfish being the most frequently caught species. However, numbers remain low.

**Tributaries:** There were no fishing reports from the tributaries this week.

**Lakes and Ponds:** No reports were received from lakes and ponds.

**FINS Lakes:** Channel catfish and bass were the most reported catches from FINS this week.

Thank you all for your continued support of these reports and for sharing your catches with us! We hope this information is helpful. Stay safe, have fun, and create lasting memories! Tight Lines,
MWBT

"If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you."
John 15:18 (KJV)

07/09/2026

Current Conditions - July 9, 2026

We have experienced another warm week. Last night, we received just under 1.5 inches of rain, but there have been hardly any changes to the conditions on the main river yet. Currently, the Ohio River at Meldahl stands at 15.77 feet and is forecasted to reach 16 feet by the end of the weekend. The flow at Meldahl Dam is currently at 25.98 kcfs and is expected to be in the low forties by the end of the weekend. The water surface temperature is in the low to mid-eighties.

The water clarity is decent; it’s a bit stirred up from the recent rain but remains fairly clear above and below the dam. However, the tributaries show mixed conditions, with some parts being muddy and others clear, even within the same tributary. We still have rain in the forecast, and the locations for rain are very varied. Additionally, we are currently under a flood watch, so conditions may change.

**Fishing Reports:** Overall, the bite is still slow.

**Meldahl Dam:** The dam is still slow, but there has been increased activity for blue catfish. Although the fishing remains slow, fish of all species are still being caught, just not in large volumes or consistently.

**River Reports:** The main river has produced the most reports this week, with all species being reported; blue catfish was the most mentioned.

**Tributaries:** All species reported being caught.

**Lakes and Ponds:** Bass was the most mentioned this week from lakes and ponds.

**FINS Lakes:** Same as lakes and ponds, with bass being the most reported from FINS lakes this week.

Thank you all for your continued support of these reports and for sharing your catches with us! We hope this information is helpful. Stay safe, have fun, and make memories! Tight Lines,
MWBT

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." — Proverbs 3:5-6

07/03/2026

*Current Conditions - July 3, 2026**

This week has been a bit spicy, which has certainly made the river more appealing. Currently, the Ohio River at Meldahl Dam is at 14.40 feet, and it is forecasted to gradually decrease over the next week. The current flow at the dam is 70 kcfs. Water clarity is mixed, but generally clear above and below the dam; around the hydropower area, the water looks chalky due to the flow, but overall it remains relatively clear. Surface water temperatures range from the mid to high eighties, depending on location. Tributary clarity varies; some have cleared up, while others show a heavy stain to slightly muddy.

**Fishing Reports:** Overall, the bite is still slow.

**Meldahl Dam:** Once again this week, fishing at the dam has been slow. While there are some catches, they are in low numbers and require long waiting periods in between. The blue catfish bite has improved slightly this week. There have also been reports of hybrids, white bass, drum, and mooneye being caught. However, the overall fishing remains slow, with only a few fish being caught.

**River Reports:** Reports from the river have increased throughout the week, with indications that the blue catfish are starting to come off their nests.

**Tributaries:** All species have been reported in the Licking River, with an increase in the blue catfish bite.

**Lakes and Ponds:** There have been no reports from lakes and ponds this past week.

**FINS Lakes:** Mostly bass have been reported from FINS lakes this week.

Thank you all for your continued support of these reports and for sharing your catches with us! We hope this information is helpful. Stay safe, have fun, and make memories! Tight Lines,
MWBT

Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Mark 11:24

06/26/2026

*Current Conditions - June 25, 2026**

A rainy start to the week hasn't significantly changed the conditions so far. Currently, the Ohio River at Meldahl Dam is at 16.2 feet and is forecasted to drop slightly before rising back up to 16 feet. The current flow is 37.12 kcfs. Water clarity is mixed; around the hydros, there is a heavy stain and mild murkiness. Above the dam and in the beach area, the water is relatively clear, while farther downriver, clarity varies. Tributaries are experiencing similar conditions, ranging from heavy stains to muddy waters. Water clarity may change depending on the weather going into the weekend. Surface water temperatures are currently in the high seventies to low eighties.

**Fishing Reports:** Overall, the bite has been slow.

**Meldahl Dam:** Fishing at the dam this week has been quite slow with little action. When fish are biting, it's typically in short spurts. Asian carp have been the most commonly reported catch, followed by channel catfish, with very few hybrids mentioned. Fish are being caught, but the numbers remain low. The wall has been wide open several times this week, and there is still plenty of baitfish activity.

**River Reports:** River activity was light this past week; some catfish were reported, but nothing extraordinary.

**Tributaries:** There hasn’t been much action in the tributaries this past week, mainly due to the previous storms.

**Lakes and Ponds:** Lakes and ponds had bluegill, bass, and channel catfish being the most commonly reported catches.

**FINS Lakes:** Channel catfish, bluegill, and bass were the most frequently mentioned catches in these lakes.

Thank you all for your continued support of these reports and for sharing your catches with us! We hope this information is helpful. Stay safe, have fun, and make memories! Tight Lines,
MWBT

"Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:22