Houghton Lake
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Houghton Lake Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Drop Shot1
- Hard Topwater (Popping)1
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
Total Fishing Reports
9
Top Species Reported for Spring
Largemouth Bass3 Reports- Smallmouth Bass3 Reports
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
59°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Laydowns
Water Temperature
59°
Fish were spawning around shallow wood and cover on bottom. The water was off colored so using perspective mode and covering water was key. Locate flats with isolated cover and you could find the beds
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
69°
The bass are feeding on top water early in the morning. After you stop seeing boils in mid morning, a bladed jig is still a great big bass finder, even in the warmer water. Look for tall vegetation that breaks the surface in 3 to 5 FOW.
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