Birch: March 8. Elevation above average, water low 50s and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the US Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc. usace.army.mil/BIRC.lakepage.html. Crappie good on jigs and minnows around brush structure, creek channels and docks. Largemouth bass fair on crankbaits, jerk bait, jigs and spinnerbaits around creek channels, points and standing timber. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County.