How to Fish Andrew Lake

Andrew Lake fishing FAQ

How do you catch Gar on Andrew Lake in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?

Water temp 58-68°F. Gar becoming more active as water warms, moving from deeper wintering areas to shallower flats and vegetation edges Beginning to stage near spawning areas, with increased feeding activity during warming trends Surface-oriented feeding patterns emerging, especially during sunny afternoons Key locations: Shallow flats adjacent to deeper wintering areas, especially those with emerging vegetation in 8-foot range; Protected coves with warmer water temperatures; Edges of vegetation where baitfish concentrate. Best techniques: Soft Body Swimbaits (Large), Inline Spinners, Live Bait Rigs. Primary forage: Sunfish gathering in pre-spawn areas, Schools of shad moving into shallower water, Various minnow species concentrated near vegetation edges. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Andrew Lake in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?

Water temp 48-58°F. Moving from winter depths to transitional staging areas, following warming trends in shallower water Actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning, with increased activity during warmer afternoons Relating heavily to the first available cover near deeper wintering areas Key locations: Secondary points with access to deeper water; Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 4-8 feet; Protected pockets on north shores receiving most sun exposure. Best techniques: Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation, Bladed Jigs around secondary points, Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly in transition areas. Primary forage: Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy, Small bluegills in emerging vegetation, Young of year baitfish schools. Best bait colors: Natural Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals, Natural Baitfish Colors.

How do you catch Gar on Andrew Lake in Spring (Spawn)?

Water temp 62-75°F. Moving into shallow, vegetated areas (4-8 feet) for spawning activities, often near weed edges Males actively guarding spawning sites while females stage in slightly deeper water Increased surface activity during warmer parts of day Key locations: Shallow vegetated bays with 4-8 foot depths near weed edges; Protected coves with stable water temperatures; Transition areas between shallow spawning sites and deeper staging areas. Best techniques: Soft Jerkbaits worked erratically near surface, Live Bait Rigs with larger minnows, Inline Spinners retrieved slowly near surface. Primary forage: Sunfish gathering in similar spawning areas, Minnows concentrating in vegetated shallows, Young of year panfish beginning to emerge. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Light Neutral Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Andrew Lake in Spring (Spawn)?

Water temp 55-65°F. Staging in pre-spawn areas near shallow flats, moving into spawning areas as water temperatures stabilize Males preparing and guarding nests in protected areas, females moving between staging and spawning areas Key locations: Protected shallow bays and pockets with firm bottom composition; Outside edges of emerging vegetation in 4-8 foot depth range; Secondary points leading into spawning bays. Best techniques: Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible cover and bedding areas, Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around staging areas, Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to transitional areas. Primary forage: Bluegill beginning to move shallow, Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows. Best bait colors: Natural Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals, Natural Baitfish Colors.

How do you catch Gar on Andrew Lake in Spring (Post-Spawn)?

Water temp 62-75°F. Post-spawn gar are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily hunting in shallow vegetated areas and weed edges around 8-foot depths Fish are becoming more surface-oriented as waters warm, frequently rolling at the surface to gulp air Most active during warmer parts of the day, utilizing vegetation edges as ambush points Key locations: Weed edges in 8-foot zones where vegetation meets open water; Protected coves with emerging vegetation; Secondary points with nearby vegetation. Best techniques: Soft Body Swimbaits (Large), Hard Topwater (Walking), Inline Spinners. Primary forage: Sunfish gathering in shallow spawning areas, Various minnow species using weed edges, Young of the year baitfish beginning to appear. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Light Neutral Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Andrew Lake in Spring (Post-Spawn)?

Water temp 58-72°F. Post-spawn largemouth bass are recovering from the spawn and beginning to actively feed, transitioning between shallow spawning areas and early summer feeding zones Fish are establishing patterns along the outside edges of emerging weed growth, using these areas as primary feeding zones Key locations: Outside edges of emerging weed growth in 4-8 feet of water; Secondary points with access to deeper water; Shallow flats adjacent to spawning areas with early vegetation growth. Best techniques: Soft Jerkbaits worked with twitches and pauses along weed edges, Texas Rigs (Worming) dragged slowly through sparse vegetation, Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges in low light conditions. Primary forage: Bluegills moving into shallow areas to prepare for their spawn, Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters, Young of the year baitfish beginning to appear in the shallows. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Natural Craw Colors.

How do you catch Gar on Andrew Lake in Summer?

Water temp 72-85°F. Actively feeding near surface during early morning and evening, utilizing vegetation edges as ambush points Moving to slightly deeper water during midday heat, but remaining within sight of prey Exhibiting aggressive pursuit behaviors of schooling baitfish, especially around vegetation edges Key locations: Weed edges in 8-foot depth zone, especially near points; Protected coves with submerged vegetation; Dock areas adjacent to deeper water. Best techniques: Hard Topwater (Walking), Soft Body Swimbaits (Large), Frogs/Toads. Primary forage: Sunfish, Schooling Minnows, Small Bass. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Andrew Lake in Summer?

Water temp 72-85°F. Actively feeding on edges of submerged vegetation during summer, with peak activity during early morning and evening hours due to moderate water clarity Establishing consistent patterns along weedlines in 8-12 foot depth range, using vegetation as ambush points for prey Key locations: Outside edges of submerged vegetation in 8-foot depth range; Secondary points with vegetation near deeper water access; Pocket areas within weed beds, especially where multiple edges intersect. Best techniques: Wacky Rigs worked slowly along weed edges, Texas Rigs (Worming) for penetrating thicker vegetation, Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) during active feeding periods. Primary forage: Bluegill relating to weed edges, Crayfish active in and around vegetation. Best bait colors: Natural Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals.

How do you catch Gar on Andrew Lake in Fall?

Water temp 58-72°F. Gar are beginning to slow their metabolism as water temperatures cool, but still actively feeding to build reserves for winter. They're making longer pauses between feeding periods and staying in slightly deeper water compared to summer patterns. Fish are transitioning from aggressive surface feeding to more deliberate, methodical hunting patterns, often suspending near abundant baitfish schools Key locations: Weed edges at 8-foot depth contours where vegetation is still healthy; Protected coves with aggregations of baitfish; Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water where baitfish schools congregate. Best techniques: Soft Body Swimbaits (Large), Hard Topwater (Walking), Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium). Primary forage: Sunfish congregating in schools near vegetation edges, Various minnow species staging in deeper water, Young-of-year baitfish in larger schools. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Natural Shad Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Andrew Lake in Fall?

Water temp 52-68°F. Bass are actively feeding to build energy reserves for winter, following baitfish schools and relating to vegetation edges that are beginning to die back Fish are transitioning from summer patterns to deeper staging areas, making frequent moves between shallow feeding zones and deeper sanctuary areas Key locations: Outside edges of dying weed beds in 8-12 foot depth range; Secondary points adjacent to deeper water; Steep breaks near remaining green vegetation. Best techniques: Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to weed edges, Spinnerbaits retrieved at varying speeds around vegetation, Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for mimicking fleeing baitfish. Primary forage: Young-of-year baitfish schools, Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation, Crayfish active on hard bottom areas. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Natural Craw Colors.

How do you catch Gar on Andrew Lake in Winter?

Water temp 38-45°F. Gar will be less active but still feed during warmer parts of day, typically in deeper water near structure Movement patterns are slower and more deliberate, with fish congregating in areas that maintain slightly warmer temperatures Key locations: Deep water edges near submerged vegetation in 8-16 foot range; Protected coves that may maintain slightly warmer water temperatures; Areas near deeper structural elements that provide thermal refuge. Best techniques: Live Bait Rigs with slow, methodical presentations, Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with deliberate movements, Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through the water column. Primary forage: Slower-moving sunfish in deeper water, Winter-stressed shad near thermal refuges, Small pods of winter-congregated minnows. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Dark Neutrals.