| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 48-60 | - Moving from winter depths to transitional staging areas, becoming more active as water warms
- Beginning to feed more aggressively to prepare for spawning, primarily targeting larger forage
| - Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays with emerging vegetation
- Shallow flat areas with coontail/pondweed near deeper water access
- Protected shallow coves with early warming potential
| - Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation
- Bladed Jigs with slow, steady retrieves near cover
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly around visible cover
| - Bluegill moving shallow as water warms
- Yellow Perch in transitional areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 52-65 | - Bluegills are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging, becoming more active in shallow warming waters
- Fish are beginning to feed more aggressively but remain structure-oriented due to the moderately stained water
| - Shallow coontail/pondweed beds in 2-4 foot depths where water warms first
- Ledges adjacent to spawning flats in 4-6 foot depths
- Current-influenced areas near vegetation that concentrate food sources
| - Bobbers with small ice fishing jigs suspended 2-3 feet deep
- Live Bait Rigs worked slowly through vegetation
- Micro Crankbaits retrieved slowly parallel to weed edges
| - Small aquatic insects and larvae emerging with warming water
- Young of the year perch
- Small crustaceans in vegetation
| - Pink Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-65 | - Moving into shallow water (2-6 feet) seeking warmer temperatures and spawning areas, particularly focusing on areas with coontail/pondweed vegetation
- Males actively guarding nests while females stage on nearby deeper structure
- Increased aggression and territorial behavior around spawning sites
| - Protected shallow bays with vegetation, particularly coontail/pondweed areas
- Shallow areas adjacent to docks providing both cover and spawning habitat
- Shallow flats with firm bottom composition near deeper water access
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible beds and vegetation
- Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around spawning areas
- Shakey Heads for deeper staging fish
| - Bluegill beginning to move shallow and preparing for their own spawn
- Young perch in shallow vegetation
- Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Pink Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 65-75 | - Bluegills moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly around vegetation like coontail and pondweed, actively defending nesting sites
- Males becoming aggressive and territorial, making them more likely to strike at small baits entering their nesting area
- Pre-spawn feeding activity increasing in slightly deeper water adjacent to spawning areas
| - Shallow weed beds in 2-4 feet of water, especially areas with coontail/pondweed mix
- Protected areas near shoreline with firm bottom composition
- Transition areas between shallow spawning flats and slightly deeper water
| - Bobbers with small ice fishing jigs suspended 1-2 feet deep
- Live Bait Rigs worked slowly through spawning areas
- Inline Spinners retrieved slowly just above weed tops
| - Small insects and larvae
- Small crustaceans
- Tiny minnows and juvenile perch
| - Pink Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 75-82 | - Post-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning to summer patterns, seeking shade and cooler water under docks due to warm temperatures (80°F)
- Fish are actively feeding on perch while utilizing dock structures as ambush points in the stained water conditions
| - Docks providing shade in 5-12 feet of water
- Coontail/pondweed weed edges near dock areas
- Protected coves with a mix of vegetation and dock coverage
| - Structure Jigs worked slowly around dock posts and corners
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting shaded areas under docks
- Swim Jigs along weed edges between docks
| | - Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 62-72 | - Post-spawn bluegills are actively feeding in shallow areas, particularly near ledges where they can quickly transition between current and calm water
- Fish are showing selective feeding behavior, requiring fresh bait presentations, suggesting they are actively searching for high-quality food sources
| - Ledges adjacent to calm water areas, especially where current breaks create feeding zones
- Shallow weed edges with coontail/pondweed mix in 2-4 foot depths
- Main lake structure points given the simple shoreline configuration
| - Bobbers set at 2-foot depths with live bait presentations
- Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with small lightweight jigs
- Live Bait Rigs with loop knots for natural presentation
| - Small aquatic insects and larvae in shallow feeding zones
- Small invertebrates near weed edges
- Young-of-year perch in slightly deeper areas
| - Pink Colors
- Vibrant Craw Colors
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