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Beaver Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 29, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Beaver Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Fish are staging in pre-spawn areas, moving from winter depths to warming shallow areas, particularly focusing on transition zones with quick access to deeper water Feeding activity increases as water temperatures rise, with fish becoming more aggressive in preparation for spawning Bass are following the warming trends, moving to sun-exposed areas during sunny periods and retreating to slightly deeper water during cold fronts	Secondary points and channel bends near spawning flats in 5-10 foot depth Dock areas with deep water access, especially on the northern shore where sun exposure is highest Emerging grass edges adjacent to deeper water	Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging grass edges and transition zones Bladed Jigs around docks and sparse vegetation Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly in open water near staging areas	Bluegill beginning to move shallow from winter areas Small baitfish concentrating near warming shallow areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Warm Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Largemouth bass transitioning to spawning areas, with males preparing and guarding nests in protected shallow areas Fish more aggressive and territorial during nest defense, but may suspend feeding during actual spawning Most active during warmer parts of day when water temperatures rise	Protected shallow coves with firm bottom near grass or lily pad edges Dock areas providing both cover and spawning habitat Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible beds and cover Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around spawning areas Wacky Rigs for sight fishing and slow presentations	Bluegill around spawning areas and dock structures Small baitfish utilizing newly emerging vegetation	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass are actively feeding in post-spawn recovery phase, utilizing grass beds and dock areas in 5-9 foot depth range Fish are establishing predictable feeding patterns around submerged grass edges and dock structures during daylight hours	Submerged grass beds in 5-9 feet of water Docks with adjacent grass or depth changes Points and coves with emerging weed growth	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around dock posts and grass edges Structure Jigs with craw trailers around matted grass Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for working dock edges and thick cover	Bluegill concentrating around dock and grass areas Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge	Green Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-82	Bass are actively feeding during early morning hours, utilizing shallow cover areas like lily pads and weed edges as ambush points Fish likely transition to slightly deeper water along weed edges during midday hours as temperatures rise	Lily pad edges and adjacent weed lines in 5-9 foot depth range Weed edge transitions near points and coves Dock areas with proximity to deeper water	Bladed Jigs worked along weed edges and through sparse pads during early morning Frogs/Toads worked over lily pad fields Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations around cover	Bluegill concentrating around lily pads and weed edges Young of year baitfish emerging in weed beds	Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Beaver Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding and following baitfish schools to build energy reserves for winter Moving between deep and shallow water throughout the day, with more activity in shallow areas during overcast conditions	Deep weed edges in 8-12 feet where vegetation is still healthy Docks with deep water access, especially those near channel bends Points and coves that provide quick access to both shallow and deep water	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to deep weed edges Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along dock lines and points Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for mimicking bluegill	Bluegill congregating near remaining vegetation Young of the year baitfish schooling in coves	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Warm Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Beaver Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and channel bends near spawning flats in 5-10 foot depth	Dock areas with deep water access, especially on the northern shore where sun exposure is highest
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow coves with firm bottom near grass or lily pad edges	Dock areas providing both cover and spawning habitat
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged grass beds in 5-9 feet of water	Docks with adjacent grass or depth changes
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Lily pad edges and adjacent weed lines in 5-9 foot depth range	Weed edge transitions near points and coves
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 8-12 feet where vegetation is still healthy	Docks with deep water access, especially those near channel bends

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow from winter areas	Small baitfish concentrating near warming shallow areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill around spawning areas and dock structures	Small baitfish utilizing newly emerging vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around dock and grass areas	Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around lily pads and weed edges	Young of year baitfish emerging in weed beds
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill congregating near remaining vegetation	Young of the year baitfish schooling in coves

Bait Colors by Season for Beaver Lake

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

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