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Constance Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 12, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Constance Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-73	Bass are transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise Fish are feeding opportunistically to build energy reserves for spawning, particularly active during warming trends	First break edges near shallow spawning flats (5-8 feet) Laydowns and woody cover in protected areas Emerging weed edges in 5-12 foot depth range	Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging weed edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around laydowns and woody cover Bladed Jigs in stained water near structure	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Crawfish becoming more active in warming water	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Crappie are transitioning from deeper winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise Fish are congregating near emerging vegetation and woody cover, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Most active during dawn and dusk periods due to stained water conditions, with increased shallow water activity	Weed edges in 6-9 foot depth range adjacent to potential spawning areas Laydowns and woody cover in 4-8 foot depths Transition areas between shallow flats and slightly deeper water	Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)	Young bluegills Aquatic insects Small minnows	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Largemouth bass are in spawning mode, moving between staging areas and shallow spawning flats, actively defending nesting sites Fish are relating heavily to shallow cover, particularly laydowns, and making frequent moves between deeper first break edges and spawning areas	Laydowns and woody cover in shallow water (2-6 feet) First break line edges adjacent to spawning flats Submerged vegetation in 5-12 foot depth range	Drop Shot worked along break lines and near cover Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around laydowns and shallow cover Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly in spawning areas	Crappie in shallow areas and near cover Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappie are in spawning mode, moving into shallow areas near vegetation and laydowns, with increased activity during warmer parts of the day when temperatures are optimal Fish are focusing on insects near weed edges and showing classic spring shallow-water feeding patterns in 1-9 foot depths	Shallow laydowns and woody cover in 1-9 foot range Weed edges adjacent to spawning flats Protected shallow areas with submerged vegetation	Bobbers with small jigs near cover Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Live Bait Rigs	Insects Small baitfish near vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-73	Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, targeting bluegills near weed edges at 5-9 feet Fish are showing aggressive chase behavior, willing to pursue moving baits through and above weed lines	Submerged weed edges in 5-9 foot depth range First break lines adjacent to spawning flats Laydowns and woody cover in shallow water	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked through and above weed edges Swim Jigs paralleling weed lines Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow wood cover	Bluegill - primary forage evidenced in recent reports Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Post-spawn crappies transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are relating to weed edges and woody cover in 6-12 foot depth range, most active during morning and evening periods due to stained water conditions	Weed edges adjacent to spawning flats in 6-9 foot depth range Laydowns and woody cover near deeper water access Submerged vegetation patches in 8-12 foot zones	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along weed edges to cover water and locate active fish Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around wood cover and dense vegetation Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) with light jigs for precise presentations	Young-of-year bluegills in and around vegetation Aquatic insects emerging in warming water Small crustaceans in weed beds	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	78-80	Actively feeding along weed edges in 8-12 foot depth range, particularly during early morning and evening hours Holding tight to thick vegetation during midday hours, moving to edges during prime feeding periods	Weed edges in 8-12 foot depth range with nearby bluegill populations Thick submerged vegetation mats with defined edges Main lake weed lines with access to deeper water	Drop Shot with slow twitching presentation along weed edges Structure Jigs worked along bottom near weed edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked through thick vegetation	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple fishing reports Young of year baitfish in and around weed edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Crappie	68-80	Crappies will be relating to deeper weed edges and laydowns during daylight hours, moving shallower to feed during low light periods Fish are schooling around structure, particularly in areas where vegetation meets deeper water or near submerged wood During peak summer heat, fish become more active during dawn and dusk, seeking cooler, oxygenated water near vegetation	Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range, particularly where vegetation transitions to deeper water Submerged laydowns adjacent to vegetated areas Shaded areas under docks near weed growth	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along weed edges during morning and evening periods Crappie Dock Shooting during bright midday periods Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') near vegetation during low light periods	Young-of-year bluegills around vegetation Aquatic insects concentrated near weed edges Small baitfish relating to vegetation and woody cover	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Constance Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding and following baitfish schools as they migrate to deeper water, with increased activity during warming afternoon periods Relating strongly to remaining vegetation edges and transitional breaks as cover begins to die off	Deep weed edges where vegetation meets the first break in 8-12 foot range Secondary breaks near remaining vegetation in 10-12 foot depths Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water where baitfish schools congregate	Lipless Crankbaits worked through dying vegetation and along weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved slowly near baitfish schools Texas Rigs (Worming) worked methodically through remaining vegetation	Bluegill concentrating near remaining weed edges Smaller baitfish schooling in deeper water	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Crappie	52-65	Crappie are transitioning to deeper water, following baitfish schools and congregating near deep weed edges and woody cover More active during daylight hours compared to summer, with feeding periods extending longer in the cooler water	Deep weed edges where vegetation meets the lake's deeper basins Submerged laydowns in 8-12 foot depths Transitions between weedy flats and deeper water	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Hover/Mid-Strolling	Young-of-year baitfish schools Late-season insects near remaining vegetation Small bluegills	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Crappie	38-45	Crappie are schooling in deeper, more stable water areas, typically suspending near available structure Feeding activity is concentrated during dawn and dusk periods, with fish becoming more selective in the stained water conditions Schools tend to be relatively stationary once located, with minimal daily movement patterns in winter	Deep edges of weed lines where vegetation meets deeper water (8-12 feet) Submerged laydowns in deeper water sections Areas where depth changes occur near the lake's average depth (12 feet)	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Ice Fishing Jigs Damiki Rig	Small bluegills Winter-hardy aquatic insects Young-of-year baitfish	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Crappie	34-39	Crappie will suspend in deeper basins, typically schooling tightly in the lower half of the water column Feeding activity becomes more concentrated during dawn and dusk periods, with shorter feeding windows during midday	Main lake basins near transition areas to shallower flats, focusing on 8-12 foot depths Areas with dead/dying weed edges that provided cover during growing season Submerged wood structures like laydowns, especially those near deeper water	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements to trigger neutral fish Ice Fishing Spoons for more aggressive presentations during peak feeding periods Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set at varying depths to locate suspended schools	Small bluegills and young-of-year fish Winter-hardy aquatic insects and larvae	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Constance Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	First break edges near shallow spawning flats (5-8 feet)	Laydowns and woody cover in protected areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Weed edges in 6-9 foot depth range adjacent to potential spawning areas	Laydowns and woody cover in 4-8 foot depths
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Laydowns and woody cover in shallow water (2-6 feet)	First break line edges adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shallow laydowns and woody cover in 1-9 foot range	Weed edges adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged weed edges in 5-9 foot depth range	First break lines adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Weed edges adjacent to spawning flats in 6-9 foot depth range	Laydowns and woody cover near deeper water access
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges in 8-12 foot depth range with nearby bluegill populations	Thick submerged vegetation mats with defined edges
Summer	Crappie	Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range, particularly where vegetation transitions to deeper water	Submerged laydowns adjacent to vegetated areas
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges where vegetation meets the first break in 8-12 foot range	Secondary breaks near remaining vegetation in 10-12 foot depths
Fall	Crappie	Deep weed edges where vegetation meets the lake's deeper basins	Submerged laydowns in 8-12 foot depths
Winter	Crappie	Deep edges of weed lines where vegetation meets deeper water (8-12 feet)	Submerged laydowns in deeper water sections
Ice	Crappie	Main lake basins near transition areas to shallower flats, focusing on 8-12 foot depths	Areas with dead/dying weed edges that provided cover during growing season

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Crawfish becoming more active in warming water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Young bluegills	Aquatic insects
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crappie in shallow areas and near cover	Bluegill beginning to move shallow
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Insects	Small baitfish near vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage evidenced in recent reports	Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Young-of-year bluegills in and around vegetation	Aquatic insects emerging in warming water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple fishing reports	Young of year baitfish in and around weed edges
Summer	Crappie	Young-of-year bluegills around vegetation	Aquatic insects concentrated near weed edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near remaining weed edges	Smaller baitfish schooling in deeper water
Fall	Crappie	Young-of-year baitfish schools	Late-season insects near remaining vegetation
Winter	Crappie	Small bluegills	Winter-hardy aquatic insects
Ice	Crappie	Small bluegills and young-of-year fish	Winter-hardy aquatic insects and larvae

Bait Colors by Season for Constance Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Winter	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

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