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Amelia Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 27, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Amelia Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-62	Largemouth bass are moving from winter deep-water areas to staging areas near spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are becoming more active with warming trends but may suspend activity during cold fronts, leading to periodic shallow-to-deep movements	Rock points adjacent to spawning flats in 8-12 foot depth range Deep weed edges of coontail in 10-15 foot range Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation	Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging vegetation edges Bladed Jigs slow-rolled near rock points Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses in staging areas	Bluegills gathering near emerging vegetation Crawfish becoming active on rocky areas Small baitfish schools in pre-spawn staging areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass are moving into shallow areas (2-6 feet) to establish spawning beds, particularly around hard bottom areas near vegetation Males actively guarding nests while females stage in slightly deeper water (8-12 feet) between spawning rounds Most active during morning and evening hours, especially with heavy boat traffic reported	Protected shallow bays with mix of coontail edges and hard bottom Bulrush edges adjacent to deeper water Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around visible cover and bedding areas Wacky Rigs worked slowly near spawning areas Swim Jigs along weed edges for pre-spawn females	Bluegills gathering in shallow spawning areas Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	68-78	Actively feeding in shallow cover areas, particularly around vegetation like lily pads and bullrushes, as they recover from spawning Moving between shallow feeding areas and slightly deeper adjacent areas throughout the day, especially with high boat traffic	Shallow pad fields and bullrush areas in 1-4 feet of water Coontail edges adjacent to spawning flats in 8-12 feet Main lake points with mixed rock and vegetation in 10-15 feet	Swim Jigs worked through vegetation and pads Frogs/Toads worked across matted vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) along weed edges	Bluegill in shallow cover Young of the year baitfish beginning to emerge Juvenile crayfish in rocky areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-78	Largemouth bass are actively feeding along weed edges and rock points, showing preference for early morning and late evening activity due to heavy boat traffic Fish are responding well to both reaction strikes and slower presentations, suggesting a mix of active and neutral feeding patterns typical of summer	Long tapering rock points with clear weed edges in 10-foot depth range Coontail edges parallel to deeper water Protected areas away from boat traffic with thick vegetation	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly with occasional quick darting action Hard Topwater (Walking) worked parallel to weed edges during lower light periods Swim Jigs worked through and along vegetation edges	Bluegill concentrated around weed edges and rocky points Young of the year baitfish beginning to school in open water adjacent to structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Green Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Amelia Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding on baitfish, following shad schools to shallow flats and points during morning and evening periods Moving between deep main lake points and adjacent shallow feeding areas, especially during weather changes Relating heavily to remaining vegetation edges as cover begins to die off	Deep weed edges adjacent to main lake points, particularly where coontail meets deeper water Rocky points with access to both shallow and deep water Protected shallow flats with remaining vegetation, especially during baitfish activity	Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges and points during cloudy conditions or low light Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for matching fall baitfish movements Lipless Crankbaits through sparse vegetation and over flats	Shad and small baitfish schooling in shallow areas Bluegills relating to remaining vegetation Crawfish active on rocky structures	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Amelia Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Rock points adjacent to spawning flats in 8-12 foot depth range	Deep weed edges of coontail in 10-15 foot range
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with mix of coontail edges and hard bottom	Bulrush edges adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow pad fields and bullrush areas in 1-4 feet of water	Coontail edges adjacent to spawning flats in 8-12 feet
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Long tapering rock points with clear weed edges in 10-foot depth range	Coontail edges parallel to deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges adjacent to main lake points, particularly where coontail meets deeper water	Rocky points with access to both shallow and deep water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegills gathering near emerging vegetation	Crawfish becoming active on rocky areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegills gathering in shallow spawning areas	Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow cover	Young of the year baitfish beginning to emerge
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated around weed edges and rocky points	Young of the year baitfish beginning to school in open water adjacent to structure
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad and small baitfish schooling in shallow areas	Bluegills relating to remaining vegetation

Bait Colors by Season for Amelia Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Green Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

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