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Grave Lake

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Grave Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Actively moving from winter depths to warming shallows, staging on transitional structure near spawning areas Feeding opportunistically but not aggressively, with increased activity during warmer afternoon periods	Secondary points and creek channels adjacent to spawning bays Emerging reed beds and lily pad areas near deeper water access Protected coves with early vegetation growth	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly along transitional areas Lipless Crankbaits around emerging vegetation Bladed Jigs near developing weed edges	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Bluegill in and around early vegetation Small baitfish relating to warming shallows	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass actively moving into spawning areas, utilizing new growth vegetation as staging and nesting locations Fish showing preference for bottom-oriented presentations, indicating pre-spawn to spawning transition phase Multiple fish (30+) in similar areas suggests concentrated spawning activity near vegetation edges	New growth lily pads adjacent to reed beds Shallow protected coves with emerging vegetation Transition areas where reeds meet deeper water	Grass Jigs worked slowly on bottom or swimming Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with creature baits Swim Jigs through vegetation edges	Bluegill concentrating in shallow vegetation Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	64-72	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding to recover energy, transitioning between spawning flats and early summer locations Fish are following newly emerging weed growth, particularly around reed and lily pad edges Feeding activity is most intense during morning and evening periods, with fish moving shallower during these times	Newly emerging lily pad fields adjacent to spawning flats Reed lines with access to deeper water Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around emerging vegetation Spinnerbaits worked parallel to reed lines Soft Jerkbaits for suspended fish transitioning between areas	Bluegill establishing in new weed growth Crawfish active in warming shallows Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-82	Actively feeding during early morning and late evening, seeking shade and cooler water during midday Establishing patterns around deep weed edges and moving shallow to feed, particularly around lily pad fields Opportunistically feeding on bluegill pods in and around vegetation	Lily pad fields adjacent to deeper water Deep weed edges in 8-12 feet of water Reed lines with access to deeper water	Frogs/Toads worked over lily pads during morning and evening Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around pad stems and reed edges Swim Jigs along weed edges during cloudy conditions	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation Crawfish active in slightly deeper water near vegetation edges Small baitfish relating to weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Grave Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Bass are actively feeding on crawfish in and around vegetation, particularly near deep water access Fish are staging in transitional areas between shallow and deep water, taking advantage of remaining vegetation	Reed beds adjacent to deeper water drops Remaining lily pad fields with deep water access Points and irregular shoreline features with vegetation	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through vegetation Football Jigs dragged along deep weed edges Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges during active periods	Crawfish Bluegill	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Grave Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and creek channels adjacent to spawning bays	Emerging reed beds and lily pad areas near deeper water access
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	New growth lily pads adjacent to reed beds	Shallow protected coves with emerging vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Newly emerging lily pad fields adjacent to spawning flats	Reed lines with access to deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Lily pad fields adjacent to deeper water	Deep weed edges in 8-12 feet of water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Reed beds adjacent to deeper water drops	Remaining lily pad fields with deep water access

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Bluegill in and around early vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating in shallow vegetation	Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill establishing in new weed growth	Crawfish active in warming shallows
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation	Crawfish active in slightly deeper water near vegetation edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish	Bluegill

Bait Colors by Season for Grave Lake

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

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