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Clear Lake, CA

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Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Summer (Current)
49 Fishing Reports
430 Followers

Clear Lake, CA Overview

SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer

Wacky RigsDrop ShotFrogs/ToadsShakey HeadsBladed JigsFootball JigsHard Body SwimbaitsHard Topwater (Popping)Lipless CrankbaitsMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
  1. Wacky Rigs
    4
  2. Drop Shot
    2
  3. Frogs/Toads
    2
  4. Shakey Heads
    2
  5. Bladed Jigs
    1
Total Fishing Reports
49
Top Species Reported for Summer
  1. Largemouth Bass17 Reports

Fishing Reports

49 Reports on Clear Lake, CA

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  • Greatwhite

    Gold Ambassador

    6/17/25

    • Species

      Largemouth Bass

    • Season

      Summer

    • Technique

      Wacky Rigs

    • Structure

      Docks

    • Forage

      Shad

    • Water Temperature

      75°

    Stuck to docks and rocks down south for the most part. Been a real grind for me but as always guys are catching them. Also picked up a few on the frog.
  • James Flicker

    Silver Ambassador

    6/18/21

    • Species

      Largemouth Bass

    • Season

      Spring (Post-Spawn)

    • Technique

      Wacky Rigs

    • Structure

      Reeds

    • Forage

      Shad

    Water Temp: 77 Water Clarity: Limited (2-4foot visibility) Report: PreTournament fishing, launched 12:00PM, off water by 4:30. Wind was 5-7 with gusts of 10mph. Caught 9 fish. They were concentrated on the small bowls of shallow coves. Bost position just outside the cove casting from shore to approximately 5’ of water. Many strikes in the 5-6ft range. Majority of fish were on 5” Yamamoto Senko, watermelon with anything red. Largest fish 2.85, average fish caught around 2-2.5lbs. All of the bites were on spinning reel. Tips: Fluttering the senko on a wacky rig in shallow coves between submerged grass and reed lines. Gear: Shimano Vanford spinning reel, 8lb floro Sunline Sniper leader, Dobyns Fury 703SF, Berkley Fusion wacky hooks.
  • James Flicker

    Silver Ambassador

    6/18/21

    • Species

      Largemouth Bass

    • Season

      Spring (Post-Spawn)

    • Technique

      Wacky Rigs

    • Structure

      Reeds

    Water Temp: 78 Water Clarity: Limited (2-4foot visibility) Report: Tournament fishing event. Launched 5:00am, off the water by 2:30pm. Wind was nonexistent for Clearlake. Caught 22 fish between partner and I. They were concentrated on coves and points leading to the coves. Many strikes in the 2-4ft range. Majority of fish were on 5” Yamamoto Senko, watermelon red slice. Largest fish 3.9, 5 fish weight of 15.94. Average fish caught around 2-2.5lbs. Majority of the bites were on spinning reel. But was able to land quality fish on both bait casting as well. 3 quality fish on drop shot, strike king kvd dream shot, watermelon red flake. Tips: Fluttering the senko on a wacky rig in shallow openings between submerged grass. Finding traveled channels and hitting the edges hard. Gear: Shimano Vanford spinning reel, 8lb floro Sunline Sniper leader, Dobyns Fury 703SF, Berkley Fusion wacky hooks.
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