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Freeborn Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 20, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Freeborn Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-62	Pre-spawn bass staging on transition areas between winter deep water and spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves Most active during warmer afternoon periods when water temperatures peak, especially in shallow protected areas Becoming increasingly aggressive as water warms, with feeding focused on larger protein-rich prey	Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats, especially those with emerging vegetation Protected shallow coves with early vegetation growth Steep banks near spawning flats that provide quick access to deeper water	Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging grass with stop-and-go retrieve Bladed Jigs slow-rolled near vegetation edges Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses in transition areas	Shad schools moving into warmer shallows Early season bluegills in emerging vegetation Crawfish becoming more active in warming water	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass moving into shallow spawning areas, especially in protected coves and near emerging vegetation Males preparing and guarding nests in 2-6 foot depths, females staging slightly deeper Most active during warmer portions of day, particularly in afternoons when water temperatures peak	Protected shallow coves with emerging vegetation Hard bottom areas near grass edges in 2-6 foot depths Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) Wacky Rigs Soft Jerkbaits	Bluegill and small panfish Shad in deeper staging areas Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Most active during low-light periods due to stained water conditions (1.9m Secchi depth) Utilizing grass edges and shoreline cover as primary ambush points	Grass edges adjacent to spawning flats in 3-6 feet of water Secondary points with emerging vegetation Protected coves with matted grass development	Swim Jigs worked parallel to grass edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in and around emerging vegetation Spinnerbaits along shoreline cover during low light	Shad moving along grass edges Bluegill beginning to spawn in protected areas Young of year baitfish in shallow vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-82	Bass are actively utilizing dense vegetation mats for shade and ambush points during summer heat Most aggressive feeding occurs during early morning and evening hours due to reduced light penetration in stained water Fish positioning along grass edges and shoreline cover for feeding opportunities	Thick matted grass beds, especially on main lake points Grass edges adjacent to slightly deeper water Protected coves with vegetation during windy conditions	Frogs/Toads worked over matted vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) into vegetation pockets Swim Jigs along grass edges Buzzbaits during low light periods	Shad schools relating to vegetation edges Bluegill in and around grass beds Frogs/amphibians on vegetation mats	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Freeborn Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Actively feeding during low-light periods, especially last two hours of daylight, targeting shad in shallow water near grass edges Utilizing matted grass as primary cover, ambushing prey from edges and openings in vegetation	Matted grass edges in 2-4 feet of water near shoreline Protected coves with remaining vegetation Points with grass that intersect with deeper water	Frogs/Toads worked steadily across matted grass Buzzbaits along grass edges during low light Spinnerbaits parallel to grass lines	Shad schooling near grass edges Bluegill relating to vegetation	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Freeborn Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats, especially those with emerging vegetation	Protected shallow coves with early vegetation growth
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow coves with emerging vegetation	Hard bottom areas near grass edges in 2-6 foot depths
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Grass edges adjacent to spawning flats in 3-6 feet of water	Secondary points with emerging vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Thick matted grass beds, especially on main lake points	Grass edges adjacent to slightly deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Matted grass edges in 2-4 feet of water near shoreline	Protected coves with remaining vegetation

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools moving into warmer shallows	Early season bluegills in emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill and small panfish	Shad in deeper staging areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad moving along grass edges	Bluegill beginning to spawn in protected areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools relating to vegetation edges	Bluegill in and around grass beds
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schooling near grass edges	Bluegill relating to vegetation

Bait Colors by Season for Freeborn Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors

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