| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 48-62 | - Pre-spawn largemouth bass are actively moving from winter areas to warmer spawning flats, staging in transition areas
- Fish are beginning to feed more aggressively to build energy reserves for spawning, especially during warming trends
- Bass are utilizing the upper water column due to limited light penetration in the turbid water
| - Shallow flats adjacent to deeper winter holding areas, especially near emerging vegetation
- Laydowns and fallen timber in 3-6 foot depths, particularly on the north side of the lake where water warms first
- Protected coves and points that warm up quickly and offer wind protection
| - Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation and across shallow flats
- Spinnerbaits worked parallel to shoreline structure and through timber
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around visible cover and laydowns
| - Bluegill beginning to move shallow and become more active
- Small baitfish congregating in warming areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-68 | - Staging in pre-spawn areas and transitioning to shallow spawning flats as temperatures rise
- Males preparing and guarding nests in protected areas, particularly around laydowns and vegetation
- Females moving between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones
| - Protected shallow bays and coves with firm bottom composition
- Areas adjacent to laydowns and fallen timber in 2-4 feet of water
- Shallow vegetation edges providing cover near spawning flats
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover and spawning areas
- Structure Jigs near laydowns and transition areas
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water between spots
| - Bluegill in shallow vegetation areas
- Small baitfish relating to spawning areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 62-72 | - Post-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from spawning areas to nearby recovery locations, primarily around laydowns and other structure
- Bass are actively feeding on bluegill in shallow water areas, especially around cover, as they replenish energy after spawning
| - Laydowns and fallen timber in 4-8 feet of water
- Shallow vegetation edges near spawning flats
- Secondary points with wood cover
| - Structure Jigs worked slowly around laydowns
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting dense cover
- Swim Jigs paralleling vegetation edges
| - Bluegill
- Young of the year baitfish
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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