Ford Lake (MI)
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Ford Lake (MI) Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
Total Fishing Reports
4
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- Smallmouth Bass1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
53°
Jake P
Bronze Ambassador
3/13/24
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Water Temperature
46°
Fish holding in 10-15’ mostly. Couple on the points with laydowns. This guy was in 3’ of water and smacked the chatterbait on initial retrieve. Water is still really dirty. Northern end had spots around 48 degrees, but the lake averaged closer to 44 as on 3/13. South end of the lake had a lot of chasers but no takers. No luck on the jerkbait, suggest downsizing presentations.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Brush Piles
Water Temperature
68°
Water is muddy. Surface temp between 68-70 in most spots. Bait fish schools are easy to find on sonar near the main points (15 FOW). Fish are stacked up around them but bite is tough. Some bites shallow near remaining vegetation but nothing sizeable. Drop shot attracted more rock bass than smallies.
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