Clear Lake, CA

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Summer (Current)

49 Fishing Reports

431 Followers

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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer

Wacky Rigs
4
Drop Shot
2
Frogs/Toads
2
Shakey Heads
2
Bladed Jigs
1

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Zeth Kinnett Fishing
Gold Ambassador
9/11/23
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Lipless Crankbaits
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Minnows
- Water Temperature
  75°
3 days on Clear Lake. The bite is not wide open but is good early and late. Fished primarily north and some mid. All fish came on lipless. ALX Promise 73 and ALX Rumble. Rumble if you are in heavy cover. Promise 73 for open water. Mid lake we caught fish to 4lbs on rock. Also caught a 20+ catfish and another small catfish along with many broken off catfish. Vary your retrieve to find what they want. Focus on 1-6’ of water. All I will say is look for pinch points aka areas bass will move through or push bait into as well as points. If you don’t see bait don’t bother and move to the next spot. The bait is moving around from wind, conditions and the bass pushing it around. It’s generally everywhere but not in some places. The bass or heavier than normal right now and very aggressive. Had over 21 day 1, over 23 day 2 and 19.13 day 3 after 2 hours and decided to call it early rather than grind out another 4lber to break 20. I’d say you should expect to get 15-20lbs right now with a little work.
Jonah K.
Bronze Ambassador
9/20/25
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Fall
- Technique
  Drop Shot
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Minnows
- Water Temperature
  78°
Hard structure away from dying grass is where I was able to pull most of my bites from. Mostly in cleaner, deeper water.
Greatwhite
Gold Ambassador
9/20/24
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Fall
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  Docks
- Forage
  Shad
- Water Temperature
  70°
Tried top water with no success. Ended up getting them spinnerbaits, cranks and senkos. Biggest 4.6#, 8-10 bites a day. Stayed do we n south but think the north end would have been better.