Blewett Falls Lake
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How to Fish Blewett Falls Lake
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Blewett Falls Lake produces Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, and more. Below are season-by-season fishing patterns by species.
Spring
Spring (Pre-Spawn) Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake
For spring (pre-spawn) crappie on Blewett Falls Lake, work crappie spider rigging around secondary points and creek channel bends near spawning flats (4-8 foot depth) with chartreuse colors baits. Water temps run 52-62°F. 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
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| Water temp | 52-62°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Crappie Spider Rigging; Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling); Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') |
| Forage | Shad schools moving into staging areas, Small sunfish in emerging vegetation, Minnows congregating near brush piles |
| Structure | Secondary points and creek channel bends near spawning flats (4-8 foot depth), Brush piles along migration routes in 8-12 foot depths |
| Bait colors | Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Dark Neutrals |
Spring (Spawn) Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake
For spring (spawn) crappie on Blewett Falls Lake, work crappie dock shooting around protected coves with gradual slopes and available cover with chartreuse colors baits. Water temps run 58-68°F. 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
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| Water temp | 58-68°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Crappie Dock Shooting; Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling); Bobbers |
| Forage | Small minnows in shallow spawning areas, Young-of-year shad beginning to emerge, Small sunfish fry |
| Structure | Protected coves with gradual slopes and available cover, Shallow flats near creek channel transitions |
| Bait colors | Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Bold Striped Patterns |
Spring (Post-Spawn) Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake
For spring (post-spawn) crappie on Blewett Falls Lake, work crappie long lining (pulling/trolling) around brush piles and stake beds in 8-15 foot depths adjacent to spawning flats with chartreuse colors baits. Water temps run 62-72°F. 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
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| Water temp | 62-72°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling); Crappie Spider Rigging; Crappie Dock Shooting |
| Forage | Small shad and shad fry, Minnows, Small sunfish |
| Structure | Brush piles and stake beds in 8-15 foot depths adjacent to spawning flats, Creek channel edges where they intersect with flats |
| Bait colors | Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Bold Striped Patterns |
Summer
Summer Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake
For summer crappie on Blewett Falls Lake, work crappie dock shooting around deeper dock areas with brush piles, especially in coves with chartreuse colors baits. Water temps run 72-85°F. 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
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| Water temp | 72-85°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Crappie Dock Shooting; Crappie Spider Rigging; Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') |
| Forage | Shad schools concentrated around structure, Small sunfish near vegetation edges, Minnows in brush pile areas |
| Structure | Deeper dock areas with brush piles, especially in coves, Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot zones |
| Bait colors | Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Dark Neutrals |
Fall
Fall Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake
For fall crappie on Blewett Falls Lake, work crappie spider rigging around brush piles in 10-15 foot depth zones near creek channel bends with chartreuse colors baits. Water temps run 58-72°F. 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
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| Water temp | 58-72°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | Brush piles in 10-15 foot depth zones near creek channel bends; Secondary points with access to deeper water; Protected coves with remaining vegetation |
| Best techniques | Crappie Spider Rigging; Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'); Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) |
| Forage | Shad schools congregating in creek channels, Small sunfish in remaining vegetation, Minnows around brush piles |
| Structure | Brush piles in 10-15 foot depth zones near creek channel bends, Secondary points with access to deeper water |
| Bait colors | Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Dark Neutrals |
Winter & Ice
Winter Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake
For winter crappie on Blewett Falls Lake, work vertical jigging mid depth (10-19') around deep brush piles in 10-19 foot depth range, especially near creek channel bends with chartreuse colors baits. Water temps run 38-45°F. 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
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| Water temp | 38-45°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'); Hover/Mid-Strolling; Damiki Rig |
| Forage | Minnows, Shad, Small Sunfish |
| Structure | Deep brush piles in 10-19 foot depth range, especially near creek channel bends, Secondary points with submerged timber near deep water access |
| Bait colors | Chartreuse Colors, Vibrant Assorted Colors, Bold Striped Patterns |
Pattern summary
| Season | Species | Structure | Forage | Bait colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Crappie | Secondary points and creek channel bends near spawning flats (4-8 foot depth) | Shad schools moving into staging areas | Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Dark Neutrals |
| Spring (Spawn) | Crappie | Protected coves with gradual slopes and available cover | Small minnows in shallow spawning areas | Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Bold Striped Patterns |
| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Crappie | Brush piles and stake beds in 8-15 foot depths adjacent to spawning flats | Small shad and shad fry | Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Bold Striped Patterns |
| Summer | Crappie | Deeper dock areas with brush piles, especially in coves | Shad schools concentrated around structure | Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Dark Neutrals |
| Fall | Crappie | Brush piles in 10-15 foot depth zones near creek channel bends | Shad schools congregating in creek channels | Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Dark Neutrals |
| Winter | Crappie | Deep brush piles in 10-19 foot depth range, especially near creek channel bends | Minnows | Chartreuse Colors, Vibrant Assorted Colors, Bold Striped Patterns |
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Blewett Falls Lake fishing FAQ
- How do you catch Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?
- Water temp 52-62°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Crappie Spider Rigging, Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling), Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'). Primary forage: Shad schools moving into staging areas, Small sunfish in emerging vegetation, Minnows congregating near brush piles. Best bait colors: Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Dark Neutrals.
- How do you catch Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake in Spring (Spawn)?
- Water temp 58-68°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Crappie Dock Shooting, Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling), Bobbers. Primary forage: Small minnows in shallow spawning areas, Young-of-year shad beginning to emerge, Small sunfish fry. Best bait colors: Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Bold Striped Patterns.
- How do you catch Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake in Spring (Post-Spawn)?
- Water temp 62-72°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling), Crappie Spider Rigging, Crappie Dock Shooting. Primary forage: Small shad and shad fry, Minnows, Small sunfish. Best bait colors: Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Bold Striped Patterns.
- How do you catch Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake in Summer?
- Water temp 72-85°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Crappie Dock Shooting, Crappie Spider Rigging, Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'). Primary forage: Shad schools concentrated around structure, Small sunfish near vegetation edges, Minnows in brush pile areas. Best bait colors: Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Dark Neutrals.
- How do you catch Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake in Fall?
- Water temp 58-72°F. 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 Key locations: Brush piles in 10-15 foot depth zones near creek channel bends; Secondary points with access to deeper water; Protected coves with remaining vegetation. Best techniques: Crappie Spider Rigging, Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'), Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling). Primary forage: Shad schools congregating in creek channels, Small sunfish in remaining vegetation, Minnows around brush piles. Best bait colors: Chartreuse Colors, Pink Colors, Dark Neutrals.
- How do you catch Crappie on Blewett Falls Lake in Winter?
- Water temp 38-45°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'), Hover/Mid-Strolling, Damiki Rig. Primary forage: Minnows, Shad, Small Sunfish. Best bait colors: Chartreuse Colors, Vibrant Assorted Colors, Bold Striped Patterns.