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Blewett Falls Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 11, 2026

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Blewett Falls Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Pre-spawn crappie are transitioning from winter deep water patterns to shallower staging areas, following migration routes along the creek channel Fish are becoming more active and beginning to feed more aggressively as water temperatures rise, particularly during afternoon hours	Secondary points and creek channel bends near spawning flats (4-8 foot depth) Brush piles along migration routes in 8-12 foot depths Protected coves with emerging vegetation in 3-6 foot depths	Crappie Spider Rigging Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Shad schools moving into staging areas Small sunfish in emerging vegetation Minnows congregating near brush piles	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Actively moving into shallow spawning areas, focusing on protected coves and flats with depths of 2-6 feet Males preparing and guarding nests while females stage slightly deeper, moving in waves to spawn	Protected coves with gradual slopes and available cover Shallow flats near creek channel transitions Brush piles in 6-10 foot depths adjacent to spawning areas	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Bobbers	Small minnows in shallow spawning areas Young-of-year shad beginning to emerge Small sunfish fry	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Post-spawn crappie are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, suspending near cover in 8-15 foot depths Fish are actively feeding to recover from spawn, with peak activity during morning and evening hours Schools are starting to reform but remain loosely grouped around structure	Brush piles and stake beds in 8-15 foot depths adjacent to spawning flats Creek channel edges where they intersect with flats Deeper dock areas, especially those near spawning coves	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Crappie Spider Rigging Crappie Dock Shooting	Small shad and shad fry Minnows Small sunfish	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Crappie	72-85	Crappie are suspending near brush piles and dock structures in 8-15 foot zones during daylight hours, moving shallower to feed during early morning and evening Schools are relating to shade and structure during bright days, actively feeding on shad and small sunfish in low-light periods	Deeper dock areas with brush piles, especially in coves Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot zones Creek channel bends with adjacent brush or structure	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Shad schools concentrated around structure Small sunfish near vegetation edges Minnows in brush pile areas	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Blewett Falls Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Crappie	58-72	Crappie are transitioning from summer patterns to fall feeding, actively pursuing baitfish in mid-depth areas Schools are becoming more concentrated around structure, following baitfish movements into creek channels and coves	Brush piles in 10-15 foot depth zones near creek channel bends Secondary points with access to deeper water Protected coves with remaining vegetation	Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)	Shad schools congregating in creek channels Small sunfish in remaining vegetation Minnows around brush piles	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Crappie	38-45	Crappie are schooling tightly around deep brush piles, suspending at mid-depths (10-19 feet) due to the stained water conditions Fish are feeding on minnows and shad, with most active periods likely during low-light conditions due to the stained water	Deep brush piles in 10-19 foot depth range, especially near creek channel bends Secondary points with submerged timber near deep water access Deep water sections of creek channels with wood cover	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Hover/Mid-Strolling Damiki Rig	Minnows Shad Small Sunfish	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Blewett Falls Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Secondary points and creek channel bends near spawning flats (4-8 foot depth)	Brush piles along migration routes in 8-12 foot depths
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Protected coves with gradual slopes and available cover	Shallow flats near creek channel transitions
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Brush piles and stake beds in 8-15 foot depths adjacent to spawning flats	Creek channel edges where they intersect with flats
Summer	Crappie	Deeper dock areas with brush piles, especially in coves	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot zones
Fall	Crappie	Brush piles in 10-15 foot depth zones near creek channel bends	Secondary points with access to deeper water
Winter	Crappie	Deep brush piles in 10-19 foot depth range, especially near creek channel bends	Secondary points with submerged timber near deep water access

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schools moving into staging areas	Small sunfish in emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows in shallow spawning areas	Young-of-year shad beginning to emerge
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Small shad and shad fry	Minnows
Summer	Crappie	Shad schools concentrated around structure	Small sunfish near vegetation edges
Fall	Crappie	Shad schools congregating in creek channels	Small sunfish in remaining vegetation
Winter	Crappie	Minnows	Shad

Bait Colors by Season for Blewett Falls Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Bold Striped Patterns

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