| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 52-62 | - Bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise
- Fish are moving from deeper winter areas to shallower flats and staging points, particularly near spawning areas
| - Secondary points and rock piles adjacent to spawning flats in 5-8 foot depth
- Deep weed edges in 8-11 foot range where they transition to spawning flats
- Protected shallow coves with emerging vegetation near docks
| - Lipless Crankbaits worked along transition areas from deep to shallow
- Texas Rigs (Worming) dragged slowly through staging areas
- Bladed Jigs worked around emerging vegetation
| - Bluegill gathering in warming shallows
- Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Walleye | 42-48 | - Walleye are transitioning from winter locations to spawning areas, actively feeding during pre-spawn period to build energy reserves
- Fish are moving along shoreline areas and staging near spawning locations, particularly active during lower light conditions
| - Rock piles and hard-bottom areas near spawning locations
- Sharp ledges transitioning from winter holes to spawning areas
- Points and irregular shoreline features with good access to deeper water
| - Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom transitions
- Live Bait Rigs with minnows near structure
- Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with jigs and minnows
| - Minnows congregating near spawning areas
- Small bluegills in shallow protected areas
- Early season crawfish becoming active on hard bottom areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 55-65 | - Largemouth bass are in spawn/pre-spawn phase, actively moving between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones near docks and weedlines
- Fish showing aggressive feeding behavior in 3-8 foot depths, particularly around shallow cover and dock areas
| - Shallow docks in 3-4 feet of water, especially those near deeper water access
- Outside edges of weedlines where they transition to deeper water
- Rocky areas and boulders near the boat launch in shallow water
| - Wacky Rigs worked slowly around docks and shallow cover
- Texas Rigs (Worming) along weedline edges
- Grass Jigs around boulder areas and transition zones
| - Bluegill concentrating around dock areas and shallow cover
- Crawfish becoming active in rocky areas and around hard structure
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Spawn) | Walleye | 42-52 | - Fish are transitioning from winter locations to shallow spawning areas, particularly around hard-bottom areas and rocky points
- Due to the poor water clarity (1.1m Secchi), walleye will be more active during daylight hours than typical
- Pre-spawn fish stage near spawning areas, moving in and out based on temperature fluctuations
| - Rock piles and sharp ledges in 4-8 foot depth range
- Shallow points with gravel or rock substrate
- Transition areas between spawning locations and deeper water
| - Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')
- Live Bait Rigs
- Blade Baits
| - Small minnows gathering in spawning areas
- Active crayfish emerging from winter dormancy
- Young of year bluegills in shallow areas
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Pink Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 59-68 | - Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, showing aggressive behavior around shallow cover like docks and lily pads, especially during early morning hours
- Fish are transitioning between shallow spawning areas and early summer patterns, utilizing ambush points near vegetation edges
| - Docks with adjacent lily pads in shallow water
- Deep weed edges in 8-11 foot range
- Protected coves with emergent vegetation
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly around shallow cover
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) parallel to dock edges
- Swim Jigs through sparse lily pads and along weed edges
| - Bluegill concentrating around docks and vegetation
- Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge in shallow areas
| - Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Walleye | 58-72 | - Post-spawn walleyes are actively feeding to recover energy, utilizing weedlines as primary feeding zones during dawn and dusk
- Due to poor water clarity (3.6ft secchi), fish are remaining active during daylight hours and staying in shallower water
| - Weedlines and weed edges in 8-11 foot range, particularly near points or irregular shoreline features
- Sharp breaks and rock piles adjacent to spawning areas
- Protected bays with emerging vegetation where baitfish are congregating
| - Live Bait Rigs with leeches or worms worked along weedlines
- Trolling Shallow (0-9') with spinner rigs near weed edges
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked parallel to weedlines
| - Minnows concentrating around emerging weed growth
- Small bluegills in shallow bays
- Young-of-year perch starting to appear in weed beds
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
- Dark Neutrals
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