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Gladstone Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 11, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Gladstone Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn locations, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are staging near spawning flats but relating to adjacent deeper water, making feeding forays into warmer shallows during prime periods	Shallow weed edges adjacent to potential spawning flats in 4-7 foot depth range Protected areas between docks offering wind protection and stable temperatures Subtle points and transitions where emerging vegetation meets slightly deeper water	Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation Swim Jigs with moderate retrieve around cover Soft Jerkbaits worked with longer pauses	Perch (primary forage based on fishing reports) Small bluegills gathering in warming shallows Emerging crayfish becoming more active in warming water	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Bass actively transitioning into spawning mode with 58°F water temperature, moving from pre-spawn staging areas to shallow spawning flats near cover Feeding aggressively during pre-spawn periods, particularly around submerged vegetation where they can ambush prey	Submerged vegetation edges in 4-8 foot depth range, especially where it meets harder bottom Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse vegetation for spawning Secondary points with mixed vegetation and rock, serving as staging areas	Swim Jigs worked steadily through and over vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations around cover Spinnerbaits for covering water in slightly stained conditions	Perch - primary forage based on successful bait colors and fishing reports Bluegill - becoming more active in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish becoming more structure-oriented, relating to weedlines and dock edges as recovery areas	Weedlines in 7-8 foot depth range where vegetation meets deeper water Dock edges, especially those near spawning flats Subtle points with emerging vegetation	Swim Jigs worked parallel to weedlines and dock edges Texas Rigs (Worming) dragged through sparse vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water	Perch, as evidenced by fishing reports and success with perch-colored baits Young of the year bluegill beginning to emerge in vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Light Neutral Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-82	Bass actively feeding along weedlines and utilizing docks as ambush points during summer Fish moving between shallow dock areas and deeper weedline edges as temperatures fluctuate throughout the day	Outside edge of weedlines in 7-8 foot depth range Shallow docks, especially those near deeper water access Subtle points with vegetation	Swim Jigs worked along weedlines with steady retrieve Wacky Rigs skipped under docks Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for working thick vegetation	Perch Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Gladstone Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-65	Fish are following baitfish schools and actively feeding to build energy reserves for winter Moving between deeper weedlines and shallow flats based on daily temperature and light conditions Becoming more aggressive as water temperatures cool, with peak feeding during warmer afternoon periods	Deep weedline edges at 7-8 feet where vegetation meets cleaner bottom Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water, especially where remaining green vegetation exists Dock areas with access to both shallow and deeper water	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weedlines and through remaining vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) mimicking local perch Lipless Crankbaits retrieved with occasional pauses around vegetation transitions	Perch (primary forage based on fishing reports) Smaller panfish congregating near remaining vegetation Baitfish schools in deeper water	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Gladstone Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow weed edges adjacent to potential spawning flats in 4-7 foot depth range	Protected areas between docks offering wind protection and stable temperatures
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation edges in 4-8 foot depth range, especially where it meets harder bottom	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse vegetation for spawning
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weedlines in 7-8 foot depth range where vegetation meets deeper water	Dock edges, especially those near spawning flats
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Outside edge of weedlines in 7-8 foot depth range	Shallow docks, especially those near deeper water access
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weedline edges at 7-8 feet where vegetation meets cleaner bottom	Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water, especially where remaining green vegetation exists

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Perch (primary forage based on fishing reports)	Small bluegills gathering in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Perch - primary forage based on successful bait colors and fishing reports	Bluegill - becoming more active in warming shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Perch, as evidenced by fishing reports and success with perch-colored baits	Young of the year bluegill beginning to emerge in vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Perch	Bluegill
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Perch (primary forage based on fishing reports)	Smaller panfish congregating near remaining vegetation

Bait Colors by Season for Gladstone Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

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