Experiencing the same kind of things down river. I've been up at camp all week. Bass are very lethargic. Haven't seen an esox of any kind and I have put in some serious effort. I am not sure I have ever seen the amount of baitfish as I am seeing. Minnows are everywhere and in all sizes. The fish I have caught, (few bass and 2 walleye) have been extremely fat. A bass this morning was spitting up crawfish mid fight. I'll keep plugging away all week.