With the summer rains August water levels on the St. Johns River remain fairly high and along with a strong current we are experiencing some extra tannic acid. The high water should bring on an exceptional crappie season later in the fall. Right now fish early and late for bass and bluegill. Midday the higher water temps mean fishing the drop offs where bass are seeking more comfortable cooler water. Use crickets and beetle spins and small minnows for warmouth perch. Some real nice catfish are coming from the deeper bends of the Norris and Ziegler dead rivers and the St. Johns. Also fish tree tops all day and edges of lily pads early and late for large mouth. Some real good sized fish are caught during the slower periods. Dark colored plastic worms, top water plugs and wild river shiners should produce a lunker or two. Always check with the fishing camp staff. They are usually to share info on summer bass patterns and locations. Many offer free maps to guide you.