Claytor Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter (Current)
Claytor Lake Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Winter
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')2
- Hard Jerkbaits1
Total Fishing Reports
35
Top Species Reported for Winter
- Largemouth Bass3 Reports
Spotted Bass2 Reports
Smallmouth Bass1 Report
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
43°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
48°
Claytor is fishing alright. Like normal Claytor numbers aren’t the problem it’s finding a better quality. However, a lot of solid keeper fish are shallow. The water is in the high 40’s and clear. The weather was overcast and while I didn’t catch any giants ( as you can tell by the picture) I was able to find a few solid keepers in a short time cranking a rock crawler and shad rap. I do believe the weather was helpful.
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Alewife
Water Temperature
46°
Cought multiple fish on brushpiles in 12 to 15ft in backs of pockets. A rig tip put 2 heavy jig heads on the bottom of the arig an use your lighter jig head for the remainder of hanger also throw a different color on your middle wire that will usually be the one that always gets ate!!!
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