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Jordan Lake Coosa River

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 17, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Jordan Lake Coosa River

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	58-65	Spotted bass are transitioning into pre-spawn patterns, actively feeding while staging near spawning areas and responding well to current-based presentations Fish are suspending and following shad schools, with increased activity during warming trends	Main lake humps adjacent to deeper water River channel edges where current concentrates baitfish Rock banks near potential spawning areas	Bladed Jigs worked around current seams and over humps Lipless Crankbaits paralleling transition areas Shakey Heads worked slowly on rock banks	Shad concentrating around current areas and structure Crawfish becoming more active with warming water	Vibrant Assorted Colors Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	47-60	Pre-spawn bass are actively feeding while staging near spawning flats, with increased activity reported in 47-60°F water temperatures Fish are showing aggressive feeding behavior on both shad and crawfish, particularly around transitional areas near spawning flats	Submerged vegetation adjacent to spawning flats where numerous fish have been reported Brush piles in pre-spawn staging areas Ledges and gravel points serving as migration routes to spawning areas	Lipless Crankbaits worked through submerged vegetation and across flats Football Jigs worked around brush piles and rocky areas Bladed Jigs around gravel points and river edges	Crawfish becoming active in warming water Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Pre-spawn crappie are transitioning from deeper winter areas to shallower staging areas, particularly near creek channels and cypress stumps Fish are becoming more active and aggressive as water temperatures rise, following shad movements towards spawning areas	Creek channels adjacent to spawning flats, particularly in the Weoka Creek area Cypress stump fields in 8-15 foot depths Dock areas providing staging structure near spawning zones	Crappie Spider Rigging Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Shad schools transitioning to shallower water Small baitfish gathering near staging areas	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	58-68	Spotted bass staging in pre-spawn to spawning areas, moving between shallow nesting zones and slightly deeper staging areas Males aggressively guarding nests while females move between spawning flats and adjacent deeper water	Rock banks in 4-8 feet of water near deeper staging areas Protected pockets along main lake docks Creek channel intersections with spawning flats	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) Shakey Heads Soft Jerkbaits	Shad schools suspending near spawning areas Crawfish emerging in rocky areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	47-60	Largemouth bass are in spawn mode, with water temperatures indicating active spawning. Fish are moving into shallow protected areas to create and guard nests. Males will be extremely territorial and aggressive in defending nests, while females will stage on nearby deeper structure between spawning activities.	Protected shallow flats near submerged vegetation and brush piles, especially in areas with firm bottom Dock areas providing both spawning habitat and quick access to deeper water Cypress stump fields in 2-6 foot depths	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around visible cover and potential spawning areas Swim Jigs worked through shallow cover and between potential bed sites Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly near staging areas	Crawfish emerging in shallow areas Shad moving into spawning areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappie are moving into shallow pre-spawn staging areas and spawning zones, particularly around cypress stumps and dock areas in the Weoka Creek section Males will establish and guard nests in 3-8 foot depths, while females stage slightly deeper until ready to spawn Feeding activity increases as water warms, with fish actively pursuing shad in preparation for spawning	Cypress stump fields in 3-8 foot depths, particularly in protected areas of Weoka Creek Dock areas providing shade and structure for staging fish Creek channel edges adjacent to spawning flats where pre-spawn fish stage	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Bobbers	Shad (primary forage base as indicated by baitball presence) Small juvenile fish gathering in warming shallows	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	62-74	Post-spawn spotted bass are actively guarding fry near shallow cover while also beginning to transition to main lake feeding patterns Fish are showing mixed behavior - some remaining shallow near docks and cover, others moving to main river channels in 14-18 feet of water	Boat docks and adjacent rock banks in shallow water Main river channels in 14-18 feet of water Creek channel openings with bait balls in 20 foot depths	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around docks and cover Spinnerbaits slow-rolled along deeper edges Buzzbaits worked around shallow cover during active periods Underspins when fish are keying on suspended bait	Bluegill in shallow areas near docks and cover Shad suspending in deeper water near channel edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Post-spawn bass are transitioning to deeper water, staging along drop-offs and ledges in 14-20 foot ranges while recovering from spawning activities Fish are actively feeding to regain energy, particularly during early morning and late evening periods Bass are relating heavily to submerged vegetation and brush piles as they establish summer patterns	Main lake points and ledges in 14-20 foot depth range Submerged brush piles adjacent to spawning flats Deep dock edges with access to deeper water	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along depth transitions Texas Rigs (Worming) dragged through brush piles and vegetation Football Jigs worked slowly along ledges and points	Shad schools beginning to concentrate in deeper water Crawfish active in brush pile areas Bluegill starting to bed in shallow areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	68-75	Post-spawn crappie are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper summer holding areas, actively feeding to recover Fish are suspending near structure and following shad schools, becoming more active during lower light conditions	Cypress stumps in 8-15 foot depth range near creek channels Dock areas with nearby deep water access Channel edges where current influences baitfish positioning	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad schools in transition areas Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish near shallow structure	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Spotted Bass	85-92	Actively feeding on suspended shad balls in deeper water, especially around current areas and tailraces Moving deeper during midday hours due to high summer temperatures, suspending near structure and bait concentrations	Tailrace areas with running generators where bait balls are present Deep bluff walls with access to current Main lake structure near primary creek channels Areas with current where baitfish are suspending over deeper water	Spoons worked erratically through bait balls, letting them fall naturally Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) along bluff walls Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) through suspended bait schools	Shad in large suspended schools Baitfish concentrations in current areas	Metallic Colors Natural Shad Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-88	Fish are seeking thermal refuge during hot midday periods, moving to deeper structure in 14-20 foot ranges Early morning and late evening feeding activity near shallower cover and vegetation edges Relating heavily to shad schools and actively feeding during lower light conditions	Deep brush piles and ledges in 14-20 foot range Submerged vegetation edges with access to deeper water Shaded dock areas offering cooling refuge	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around dock posts and brush Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) along ledges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) during shad-focused feeding periods	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water Crawfish in brush piles and around dock posts Smaller sunfish around vegetation edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Crappie	75-85	Crappie are suspending in deeper water (20-25 feet) near creek channels, following shad schools and seeking cooler water temperatures during summer heat Fish are likely schooling around baitfish concentrations, with feeding activity increasing during lower light conditions	Creek channels with suspended fish in 20-25 foot depth range Cypress stumps and dock areas in the Weoka Creek area Areas with current from dam generation where baitfish concentrate	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Spider Rigging Hover/Mid-Strolling	Shad (primary forage, forming baitballs in deeper water) Small sunfish and juvenile baitfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Jordan Lake Coosa River

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Spotted Bass	72-82	Spotted bass are transitioning to deeper main lake structure, following shad schools and showing selective feeding patterns due to high water temperatures Fish are relating heavily to boulder areas and showing increased schooling behavior around bait concentrations	Main lake boulder fields in 15-25 foot depth range Deep points with current near river channel intersections Suspended areas over deeper water where shad are schooling	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through boulder fields Drop Shot with smaller profile baits for suspended fish Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') around bait schools	Shad (primary forage confirmed in reports) Smaller baitfish suspending in deeper water	Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Bass are actively chasing shad schools, particularly in areas with current flow, showing aggressive feeding behavior before winter Fish are relating heavily to bait balls and showing schooling activity, with feeding periods intensifying when current is present	Areas with current flow near structural elements (dam, break walls) Deep water areas holding large shad schools Bridge pilings and other man-made structures where bait congregates	Hard Jerkbaits worked with aggressive cadence around current areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked through bait balls Hard Topwater (Walking) for schooling activity	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water and around current Baitfish congregating near structural elements	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Crappie	58-72	Crappie actively following shad schools as they migrate to creek channels and deeper structures Fish transitioning from deep summer patterns to more active feeding in middle depths Increased feeding activity during low-light periods near structure	Creek channels in 15-20 foot depth range adjacent to structure Cypress stump fields in Weoka Creek area Dock areas with deeper water access	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Dock Shooting	Shad schools in transition Small bluegill around structure Young-of-year baitfish	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Spotted Bass	45-55	Actively following and feeding on schooling shad in the backs of pockets and along main lake structure Fish are schooling and targeting suspended bait balls, requiring persistence to locate active groups	Main lake points and ledges where shad are staging Backs of major creek pockets with bait presence Main creek channels with current and suspended bait	Umbrella Rigs worked through suspended bait schools Hard Jerkbaits worked slowly along structure Blade Baits worked vertically through bait balls	Shad (primary winter forage, mentioned in multiple reports) Other suspended baitfish schools	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	45-55	Largemouth bass are concentrated in deeper water near brush piles and ledges, moving slower and less actively due to colder temperatures Fish tend to group up in predictable winter locations, with brief feeding windows during warmer periods Despite the southern latitude suggesting some continued activity, bass are still less aggressive and prefer slower presentations	Deep brush piles adjacent to ledges in 14-20 foot range Deeper dock areas with vertical cover Current-swept areas where shad schools concentrate in winter	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Football Jigs Blade Baits	Concentrated schools of shad in deeper water Smaller baitfish relating to brush piles Dormant crawfish in rocky areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Crappie	45-52	Crappie are schooling tightly in deeper water, typically suspending near channel edges and deep structure Fish become less active during cold fronts, moving deeper and tighter to structure Feeding periods are shorter but more predictable, typically during warmer afternoon hours	Deep creek channels in 20-25 foot range, especially near structure Cypress stump fields adjacent to deeper water Deep dock areas in Weoka Creek	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Crappie Spider Rigging Hover/Mid-Strolling	Shad concentrated in tight winter baitballs Small baitfish seeking warmer water depths	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Jordan Lake Coosa River

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Main lake humps adjacent to deeper water	River channel edges where current concentrates baitfish
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation adjacent to spawning flats where numerous fish have been reported	Brush piles in pre-spawn staging areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Creek channels adjacent to spawning flats, particularly in the Weoka Creek area	Cypress stump fields in 8-15 foot depths
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Rock banks in 4-8 feet of water near deeper staging areas	Protected pockets along main lake docks
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow flats near submerged vegetation and brush piles, especially in areas with firm bottom	Dock areas providing both spawning habitat and quick access to deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Cypress stump fields in 3-8 foot depths, particularly in protected areas of Weoka Creek	Dock areas providing shade and structure for staging fish
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Boat docks and adjacent rock banks in shallow water	Main river channels in 14-18 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points and ledges in 14-20 foot depth range	Submerged brush piles adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Cypress stumps in 8-15 foot depth range near creek channels	Dock areas with nearby deep water access
Summer	Spotted Bass	Tailrace areas with running generators where bait balls are present	Deep bluff walls with access to current
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep brush piles and ledges in 14-20 foot range	Submerged vegetation edges with access to deeper water
Summer	Crappie	Creek channels with suspended fish in 20-25 foot depth range	Cypress stumps and dock areas in the Weoka Creek area
Fall	Spotted Bass	Main lake boulder fields in 15-25 foot depth range	Deep points with current near river channel intersections
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Areas with current flow near structural elements (dam, break walls)	Deep water areas holding large shad schools
Fall	Crappie	Creek channels in 15-20 foot depth range adjacent to structure	Cypress stump fields in Weoka Creek area
Winter	Spotted Bass	Main lake points and ledges where shad are staging	Backs of major creek pockets with bait presence
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep brush piles adjacent to ledges in 14-20 foot range	Deeper dock areas with vertical cover
Winter	Crappie	Deep creek channels in 20-25 foot range, especially near structure	Cypress stump fields adjacent to deeper water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad concentrating around current areas and structure	Crawfish becoming more active with warming water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish becoming active in warming water	Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schools transitioning to shallower water	Small baitfish gathering near staging areas
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad schools suspending near spawning areas	Crawfish emerging in rocky areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging in shallow areas	Shad moving into spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shad (primary forage base as indicated by baitball presence)	Small juvenile fish gathering in warming shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Bluegill in shallow areas near docks and cover	Shad suspending in deeper water near channel edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools beginning to concentrate in deeper water	Crawfish active in brush pile areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schools in transition areas	Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish near shallow structure
Summer	Spotted Bass	Shad in large suspended schools	Baitfish concentrations in current areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water	Crawfish in brush piles and around dock posts
Summer	Crappie	Shad (primary forage, forming baitballs in deeper water)	Small sunfish and juvenile baitfish
Fall	Spotted Bass	Shad (primary forage confirmed in reports)	Smaller baitfish suspending in deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water and around current	Baitfish congregating near structural elements
Fall	Crappie	Shad schools in transition	Small bluegill around structure
Winter	Spotted Bass	Shad (primary winter forage, mentioned in multiple reports)	Other suspended baitfish schools
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Concentrated schools of shad in deeper water	Smaller baitfish relating to brush piles
Winter	Crappie	Shad concentrated in tight winter baitballs	Small baitfish seeking warmer water depths

Bait Colors by Season for Jordan Lake Coosa River

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Vibrant Assorted Colors Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Spotted Bass	Metallic Colors Natural Shad Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Crappie	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Spotted Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Spotted Bass	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors

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