Chatfield Lake
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Chatfield Lake Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Hard Jerkbaits2
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)2
- Finesse Hair Jigs1
- Finesse Jigs1
- Ned Rigs1
Total Fishing Reports
36
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Smallmouth Bass9 Reports
Walleye3 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
57°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Standing Timber
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
51°
Target largemouth bass in standing and submerged timber. Throw the spinnerbaits as close to the cover as much as you can. Use a steady and slow retrieve while occasionally adding a pops to imitate a fleeing shad or bait fish.
Matt Collins
Bronze Ambassador
4/24/25
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Dam
Water Temperature
50°
First tournament of the year and took 2nd place. Bite was tough but locked a jerkbait in my hand by the dam and caught 9 keepers through the day. Was a fun trip!
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