Fishing Reports
525 Fishing Reports
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
59°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
55°
Fish were just starting to bed. Most fish were in 4-6ft in the weed flats.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
52°
Shallow flat sides and Evo chatterbait around banks and grass produced staging largemouth
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Buzzbaits
Structure
Docks
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
63°
Emergent vegetation in shallow backwater fishing around docks and shoreline wood. Only saw one bed used a Black Zoom lizard to catch bass Most bites came in open water as bass would chase the topwater. Fished the jig around seawalls and docks.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
65°
Fished drop off near boat ramp
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
62°
Check out my YouTube Channel, @ECRD Fishing! Fish were not spawning quite yet. Struggled on main lake where water was too clear and 59 degrees, also struggled in Upper Mud where water was too cloudy and 60. Finally, we were ready to give up when we hit a small, protected canal on the NW side of Upper Mud. That is where they were! Caught 4 big ones and missed 4 more! 2 on Swim Jig, 2 on Wacky Worm. Water in canal was 62, but we were taking water temp in afternoon when it is at its warmest. Also our thermometer is in the top 5 inches of the water column, so reading may be inaccurate. Tight lines!
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Structure Jigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
54°
Tried this small trout lake and was surprised by the number of quality bass in it. fished a pleather of baits and caught fish on each one of them. The boat ramp was pretty sketch but not too bad. overall the lake was fun and perfect for a quick lap around it. Will be going back.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
59°
Fished backwater areas above emergent vegetation. Could see where bass were chasing minnows at the surface and fished the Horny Toad thoroughly in those areas.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
48°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Pilings
Water Temperature
56°
Slow rolling in the warmer water areas around structure.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
58°
Didn’t crush them today but definitely found some fish. 3 came on the jerk bait and 2 came on the new Crush City Mayor swim bait. Definitely one of my new favorites. Water was super clear so using a good fluorocarbon like the Mastiff was crucial!
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
52°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
51°
I was shocked to find bass on docks with this cold of water.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
47°
Had a great night on Deer Lake in Wisconsin today. Started with a Rapala Maverick Jerk bait on 10 pound Shimano Mastiff Fc Fluorocarbon. Had to pause it for a Long time. Literally wait almost a minute between moves. Then we found some using need rigs in the same area just along the inside weed edges. My son got a 3 pounder under a dock and that was the only dock fish. Found the fish in the far south east side of the lake and in the center north end. Good luck the water is really clear.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Swimbaits
Structure
Docks
Quick 1 hour outing fishing from the bank and pier. Very warm, but extremely windy. Threw my baits near the dock and reeds. Had many chase my large glide bait with 1 bite. Caught several on a megabass z2 crankbait. Most productive was throwing a smaller profile jig along the reeds. Used 14lb Shimano Mastiff FC. I've had several trips out with this line and I'm beginning to enjoy it. Very manageable and strong. Overall good line, I may make the switch from Sunline to Shimano Mastiff.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
52°
Largemouth could be found in the backs of warming shallow bays with a chatterbait.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Structure Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
57°
Caught all my fish off wood. Water was somewhat cloudy and that’s where I got most of my bites opposed to the clean water. I was pitching a homemade 1/2 ounce jig similar to the Matt Herrera flipping jig in a blue craw color and a Bojangles Z-Daddy trailer in blue craw. I’ve been using the new Mastiff flourocarbon from Shimano now for a few weeks and this trip I really put it through its paces. I was fishing in and around some fairly heavy laydowns. I did not notice any nicks or abrasions and only had to retire once out of habit. Normally in this situation I would be using at least 20 pound test. I however did not feel under powered with the 18 Mastiff.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
47°
Outing was April 21, 2024. Clear bluebird skies, high pressure with winds increasing from the NW. Water temps ranged from 45 to 50, fish were definitely prespawn. Small males up shallow in the warmest water, but no females. Overall fishing was tough. Overall we caught 4 bass and 2 pike. Most bites came just outside of spawing areas. The 4 bass were on a range of baits, jerkbait, drop shot and jig. Pike on chatterbait and drop shot. Nice day fishing with my brother, but tough fishing.