Chautauqua Lake
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Chautauqua Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Wacky Rigs3
- Swim Jigs2
- Drop Shot1
- Frogs/Toads1
- Grass Jigs1
Largemouth Bass12 Reports
Smallmouth Bass2 Reports
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
Muskie1 Report
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
75°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Ledges
Water Temperature
74°
I used the above mentioned baits to catch smallmouth and large mouth bass and I also used a power bait worm in bluefleck to catch largemouths. I caught 17.8 lbs in one tournament that I fished the bulk came on tubes and one on a power worm. I used the power worm for the rest of that week and finished 3rd over all. Forgot to mention that I also caught walleyes each day using the same baits
Species
Panfish / Bluegill
Season
Summer
Technique
Vertical Jigging 0-9'
Structure
Docks
Forage
Minnows
Good-sized bluegill will be spawning up shallow all summer, usually some decent sized perch aren't far behind. You can even find some crappie mixed in, but keepers are tough to find. Look for any big/isolated docks and any hard spots near them. I use a grub to locate the fish and once I find them I like fishing a small jig under a bobber
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