Center Hill Lake
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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonFallStructureRock PileIn the back wall of Cookeville boat dock marine. Texas rigged and slow retrieve
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonFallStructureRock Pile
Texas rig, slow retrieve. In a creek cut about 9am.
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureBaitfishCarolina Rig working as well. Had success fishing smallmouth under shad at 30+ foot with craw colored senko. Just follow the shad and they are there typically.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSummerStructurePoints
Typical Centerhill during the summer. Take advantage of every bite you get! Found fish in 20-30’ range and rocky/gravel points that have a small flat for feeding. Fish slow and easy.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonFallStructureBoulders
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonFallStructureDam
Tough post-front day on the Hill. Weather was perfect with sunny skies, temps in upper 60's and a nice breeze. Waters temps near the dam were 75-78 degrees. I could not find bait pushing back in the coves near the dam. I did get some smallmouth bass to bite on main-lake points with the Normal deep crank. Caught a really nice Spotted bass in the very back of Indian creek by the boat ramp.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSummerStructureStanding Timber
Fish slow let drop with the bank
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureLaydowns
For center hill lake the fishing can be tough, especially with the current boat traffic. Focus on main lake pockets with laydowns while tossing a 6" lizard texas rigged. Slow down your retrieve and drag the lizard on the bottom. Throwing a smaller tungsten weight (1/4oz) has been producing the most strikes on the baits fall.
