Birch: March 10. Elevation is 1 ft. above normal and stable, water temperature 55°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth bass good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jigs, and plastic baits around coves and points. Crappie fair on jigs and minnows around brush structure and standing timber. Report submitted by Jeremy Bersche, game warden stationed in Osage County.