Largemouth bass densities are still very high in 1000-acre Mozingo Lake. Spring electrofishing in 2005 produced the highest fish sampling catch for bass since the lake opened. The 12-15 inch protected slot is producing larger fish then in the past, with 27% of bass sampled measuring over 15 inches. Fish the submerged brush piles, rocky points, and rip rap banks to find fish. Crappie fishing in Mozingo Lake is second only to bass in popularity, and 2006 looks to be no different. Limits of crappie from 9 to 17 inches are common for those anglers targeting the tasty panfish. Try small minnows in the shallow timber in the spring, and use your locator to find suspended schools in deep water in the fall. Bluegill fishing will continue to be nothing less than outstanding in 2006. Fishing with live bait in and around woody cover produces limits of bluegill in the 8-10" range. A growing number of anglers are taking advantage of quality walleye fishing available in Mozingo Lake, and some very large fish are available. A 28- inch, 10 pound monster was the largest walleye sampled during the nighttime spring electrofishing in 2005. Fish the dam at night from late March to early April with crank baits, or jig and minnow combinations. Follow the fish to the deep points adjacent to the old channel with deep diving crankbaits or crawler harnesses as summer continues. Fishing for channel catfish will continue to be excellent in 2005, with many channel catfish over 10 pounds possible. Excellent facilities provided by the City of Maryville surround the lake, with new campground areas, cabins, a fish cleaning station, picnic pavilions, and improved boat ramps, as well as disabled-user covered fishing docks.