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Hydes Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 12, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Hydes Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-62	Staging in pre-spawn areas, transitioning from winter depths to spawning flats, becoming increasingly active with warming water Feeding actively but selectively, focusing on larger meals to build energy for spawning	Weed lines in 6-12 feet adjacent to potential spawning flats Flooded brush areas providing cover near shallow water transitions Secondary points leading into potential spawning bays	Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging weed edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around flooded brush Bladed Jigs near vegetation edges	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Minnows schooling in pre-spawn areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Largemouth bass moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly near weed edges and flooded brush in 2-6 feet of water Males actively guarding nests while females stage slightly deeper on nearby drop-offs Increased aggression and territorial behavior around spawning sites	Protected shallow flats near weed edges in 2-6 feet Flooded brush areas offering spawning sanctuary Secondary drop-offs adjacent to spawning flats (6-12 feet) where females stage	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly around visible beds and cover Wacky Rigs fished with subtle movements near staging areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for targeting pre-spawn fish	Bluegill beginning to move shallow for their own spawn Small minnows in shallow vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	64-69	Bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding around weed edges in 6-12 feet of water Fish showing preference for bottom-oriented presentations during morning hours, suggesting a pattern of holding tight to structure	Weed edges in 6-12 feet of water, particularly where defined lines form along depth changes Shallow vegetation patches adjacent to deeper water Flooded brush areas near post-spawn transition routes	Neko Rigs worked slowly along weed edges Drop Shot with finesse worms near vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting outer weed edges	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation Small baitfish relating to weed edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	74-82	Active feeding in shallow to mid-depth zones (0-12 feet), with increased surface activity during early morning and evening Utilizing flooded brush and weed edges as ambush points, especially during bluegill spawning periods Moving between shallow cover and nearby deeper edges as temperatures fluctuate throughout the day	Flooded brush in 6-12 foot depth range with nearby weed edges Weed lines adjacent to slightly deeper water Shallow vegetation areas where bluegill are spawning	Hard Topwater (Prop) worked around brush and vegetation edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in and around flooded brush Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water between key areas	Bluegill, particularly around shallow vegetation and brush Minnows in open water areas and along weed edges	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns

Fall Fishing Guide for Hydes Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Bass transitioning to deeper edges of weed lines, following baitfish movements and responding to cooling water temperatures Feeding activity increasing with more aggressive pursuit of baitfish schools, especially during early morning and late afternoon periods Fish relating strongly to remaining vegetation edges and any available brush structure, gathering in predictable locations	Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range where vegetation meets clean bottom Flooded brush areas adjacent to deeper water Secondary points with remaining vegetation	Lipless Crankbaits worked through and around remaining vegetation Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges and through brush Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly along bottom structure	Bluegill concentrating near remaining weed edges Schooling baitfish (minnows) in open water adjacent to structure	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Hydes Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed lines in 6-12 feet adjacent to potential spawning flats	Flooded brush areas providing cover near shallow water transitions
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow flats near weed edges in 2-6 feet	Flooded brush areas offering spawning sanctuary
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges in 6-12 feet of water, particularly where defined lines form along depth changes	Shallow vegetation patches adjacent to deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Flooded brush in 6-12 foot depth range with nearby weed edges	Weed lines adjacent to slightly deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range where vegetation meets clean bottom	Flooded brush areas adjacent to deeper water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Minnows schooling in pre-spawn areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow for their own spawn	Small minnows in shallow vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation	Small baitfish relating to weed edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill, particularly around shallow vegetation and brush	Minnows in open water areas and along weed edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near remaining weed edges	Schooling baitfish (minnows) in open water adjacent to structure

Bait Colors by Season for Hydes Lake

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

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