Deer Creek Reservoir
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer (Current)
Deer Creek Reservoir Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Drop Shot2
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
Total Fishing Reports
12
Top Species Reported for Summer
- Smallmouth Bass3 Reports
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Russell Cranney
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8/5/23
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Rock Pile
Water Temperature
72°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Minnows
Some smaller smallmouth are in shallow water but deeper water with steeper banks have been more productive. Small jigs, ned rigs, and swimbaits (2.8 keitech) will get some smaller fish. Larger smallmouth are on flats adjacent to deeper water. Top water, jerkbaits on fast retrieves, and dropshot style baits have worked. If you don't find them keep moving. They tend to be grouped up and there is a lot of unproductive water. We have picked up some Largemouth and crappie. 6-7" worms and crawfish styled jigs and baits have worked for largemouth. Crappie were chasing down bass sized jerkbaits.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Slayin smallies with the flatworms. Dropshot ¼oz with an owner sniper finesse #1 hook. Nose hooked with a 4.5" nat shad flatworm was the trick In 5-15" of water. 2022 daiwa XT 7'3 M Fast. Shimano Nasci 3000 Suffix 832 15# hi Viz yellow FC Sniper 10# leader.
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