| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-68 | - Pre-spawn bass are actively feeding while transitioning from winter areas to spawning grounds, staging near submerged vegetation in 8-15 foot range
- Fish are showing increased activity throughout the day with water temps in mid-60s, actively feeding on both inside and outside weedlines
| - Inside weedlines in 5-8 foot range, especially where they intersect with points or creek channels
- Outside weedlines in 12-15 foot range that provide access to deeper water
- Protected shallow coves with emerging vegetation
| - Wacky Rigs worked slowly along weedlines, which showed recent success in fishing reports
- Drop Shot with finesse presentations, particularly effective in the stained water conditions
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to weedlines for active fish
| - Bluegill - confirmed as primary forage in recent reports
- Crawfish - becoming active in warming water temperatures
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Walleye | 42-52 | - Walleye transitioning from winter patterns to spawning areas, actively feeding during low-light periods due to stained water conditions
- Fish staging near spawning areas but making feeding movements to nearby structure, especially around weed edges in 10-15 foot ranges
| - Main lake points adjacent to potential spawning areas
- Defined weed edges in 10-15 foot depth range
- Shallow rock or gravel areas that warm first in spring
| - Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom transitions
- Live Bait Rigs with minnows near structure
- Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') during low light periods
| - Fathead Minnows
- Bluegill
- Young of Year Perch
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-68 | - Pre-spawn bass staging near spawning flats, moving between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones
- Males actively preparing and guarding nests in protected shallow areas, particularly around vegetation
- Females making periodic movements to shallow areas to evaluate spawning sites
| - Protected shallow bays with submerged vegetation in 2-4 feet of water
- Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats
- Shallow weedlines in 8-10 feet serving as staging areas
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover and bedding areas
- Wacky Rigs worked slowly through spawning flats
- Spinnerbaits along edges of vegetation and staging areas
| - Bluegill in and around vegetation
- Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Walleye | 42-52 | - Pre-spawn walleye moving into shallow areas (2-8 feet) near spawning sites, particularly active during dawn and dusk due to stained water conditions
- Fish staging in groups near hard-bottom areas and transitional structures between spawning areas and deeper water
- Feeding actively but in shorter windows, with peak activity during low-light periods
| - Shallow rock and gravel areas near points and shoreline transitions
- Protected bays with firm bottom composition
- Weed edge transitions in 10-15 foot range where pre-spawn fish stage
| - Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom transitions
- Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with minnows near spawning areas
- Blade Baits worked through staging areas
| - Fathead Minnows
- Small Bluegills
- Young Yellow Perch
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Purple Colors
- Vibrant Craw Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-72 | - Bass are actively feeding post-spawn, utilizing weed edges and shallow cover in 10-15ft range
- Fish showing aggressive feeding patterns on bluegill, especially along vegetation transition zones
| - Outer edge of weed lines in 10-15ft of water
- Shallow vegetation patches within 6ft of surface due to stained water conditions
- Creek channel edges where they intersect with weed lines
| - Swim Jigs worked along weed edges
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for working through vegetation
- Bladed Jigs for covering water in stained conditions
| - Bluegill
- Young of Year Perch
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
- Chartreuse Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Walleye | 52-65 | - Post-spawn walleye are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily during dawn/dusk periods due to the stained water conditions (2.3ft visibility)
- Fish are staging along weed edges and points, making feeding movements into shallower areas during low light periods
| - Weed edges in 10-15 foot depth ranges, especially where they intersect with main lake points
- Secondary points and transitions near spawning areas
- Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water, particularly during low light periods
| - Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along weed edges and depth transitions
- Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') during prime feeding periods
- Lipless Crankbaits parallel to weed edges for active fish
| - Bluegill concentrating near weed edges
- Young-of-year perch becoming active in warming waters
- Crayfish emerging from winter dormancy
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Pink Colors
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