El Capitan Lake
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El Capitan Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)1
- Football Jigs1
- Frogs/Toads1
- Hard Topwater (Walking)1
- Shakey Heads1
Largemouth Bass7 Reports
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TheBassinPanda
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7/13/25
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
80°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
The bass are transitioning to open water and starting to focus on the shad. There are some breaking fish out in open water. There are still fish on rock piles, and grass, but soon a majority will be out chasing bait! There is a jig bite, but not great.
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