Carter Lake
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Carter Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')6
- Spinnerbaits3
- Swim Jigs3
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)3
- Bladed Jigs2
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
66°
10k Sweaty Fishing
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5/1/25
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
62°
Casting into the shallows with submerged vegetation. Silver trailer worked a couple times today.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
42°
The pre-spawn bite is on! The fish have made their way shallow to the warmer water and are holding to rocks and underwater cover that retains warmth. Fish were actively chasing crankbaits. Finesse fishing did not yield any results. The bite will continue to get better as the weather warms up.
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