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Kimble Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 15, 2026

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Kimble Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Bass are transitioning from winter deep water areas to pre-spawn staging areas, seeking warmer water in protected locations Fish become more active as water temperatures rise, making frequent movements between deeper staging areas and shallow feeding zones	Protected shallow bays with darker bottom composition that warm faster Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays in 5-12 foot depth range Deeper wood cover near spawning flats serving as staging areas	Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along transition areas Bladed Jigs around wood cover and emerging vegetation	Bluegill congregating in warming shallows Emerging crawfish becoming active in rocky areas	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Bass moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly in protected coves and bays where water warms first Males actively guarding nests while females stage on nearby deeper structure between spawning phases Increased aggression and territorial behavior around spawning sites	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse cover in 2-4 feet of water Secondary points leading into spawning bays Shallow wood cover and docks adjacent to spawning flats	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) Wacky Rigs Soft Jerkbaits Shakey Heads	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Small baitfish in warming shallows Crawfish becoming more active in warming water	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are relating to the first break line near spawning bays, moving between shallow and moderate depths throughout the day	Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays in 5-12 feet of water Emerging weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range Shallow wood cover near deeper water access	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly along weed edges and points Soft Jerkbaits with erratic retrieve in clearer water Shakey Heads near wood cover and bottom transitions	Bluegills moving into shallow spawning areas Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge Crawfish becoming more active in warming water	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	70-78	Bass are actively feeding on deep structure, primarily holding on offshore humps and deep weedlines in the 7-21 foot range during summer Fish are showing a preference for bottom-oriented presentations, suggesting a more methodical feeding pattern typical of summer	Offshore humps in 7-21 foot range with access to deep water Deep weedlines, particularly where they intersect with structure Main lake points with deep water access	Ned Rigs worked slowly along bottom structure Finesse Jigs pitched to deep weedlines Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked through suspended fish	Bluegill concentrated around deep weed edges Young of year baitfish beginning to school in open water	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Kimble Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Bass are actively feeding on bluegill and other baitfish in shallow water, particularly during morning and afternoon periods when surface activity is present Fish are transitioning from summer deep water patterns to fall feeding patterns, using main lake points as migration routes Surface feeding activity indicates aggressive behavior, with fish willing to move up in the water column to attack prey	Main lake points in 2-5 foot depth range, especially those with surface activity Secondary points with access to deeper water Shallow flats adjacent to deep water where baitfish are present	Buzzbaits worked steadily over shallow points and flats Hard Topwater (Walking) to cover water and target active fish Spinnerbaits parallel to points when fish move slightly deeper	Bluegill in shallow water areas Surface-oriented baitfish schools	Light Neutral Colors Natural Shad Colors Green Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Kimble Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with darker bottom composition that warm faster	Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays in 5-12 foot depth range
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse cover in 2-4 feet of water	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays in 5-12 feet of water	Emerging weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Offshore humps in 7-21 foot range with access to deep water	Deep weedlines, particularly where they intersect with structure
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points in 2-5 foot depth range, especially those with surface activity	Secondary points with access to deeper water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill congregating in warming shallows	Emerging crawfish becoming active in rocky areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Small baitfish in warming shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegills moving into shallow spawning areas	Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated around deep weed edges	Young of year baitfish beginning to school in open water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow water areas	Surface-oriented baitfish schools

Bait Colors by Season for Kimble Lake

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

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