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Lake Bigeaux / Henderson

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Bigeaux / Henderson

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-65	Pre-spawn bass are actively moving from winter areas to staging areas near spawning flats, following temperature increases Fish are becoming more aggressive and feeding heavily to prepare for spawning, particularly relating to standing timber and other vertical structure	Standing timber on gradually sloping banks near deep water access Secondary points with wood cover leading into spawning pockets Protected coves with abundant structure, especially on the northern banks receiving more sun	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to structure and through timber Bladed Jigs around cover and along transition areas Lipless Crankbaits worked through staging areas	Shad schools staging in pre-spawn areas Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming shallows	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-75	Bass actively moving into spawning areas, particularly in flooded brush and timber areas, staging in pre-spawn locations before moving to nesting sites Males aggressively guarding nests while females move between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones Feeding activity increases during pre-spawn, becomes territorial during spawn	Protected shallow bays with flooded brush and timber in 2-4 feet of water Secondary points leading into spawning pockets Shallow stumps and woody cover near deeper water access	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around visible cover and spawning areas Swim Jigs through flooded timber and brush Soft Jerkbaits for pre-spawn fish moving up to spawning areas	Bluegill starting to move shallow near spawning areas Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	75-85	Post-spawn bass actively feeding in shallow flooded brush, transitioning between spawning areas and early summer patterns Fish showing aggressive surface feeding behavior with warming water temperatures, particularly around shallow cover	Flooded brush and timber in 2-6 feet of water Secondary points with woody cover near spawning pockets Shallow brush-lined coves with bluegill bedding areas	Frogs/Toads worked over shallow brush tops Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with creature baits in brush Swim Jigs around brush edges	Bluegill on beds or around shallow cover Shad moving into spawning pockets	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-90	Actively feeding around wood and grass structure during summer, with increased activity near points as evidenced by recent reports Moving between shallow cover and deeper water depending on time of day and heat conditions, as suggested by success of both shallow and deep presentations	Wood and grass areas with abundant stumps, particularly in deeper sections Main lake points, especially those with nearby deep water access Standing timber and flooded brush areas with shade	Spinnerbaits worked through wood and grass cover, making contact with structure Drop Shot rigs for deeper points and when fish are less active in heat Wake baits for early morning and late evening activity	Shad - primary forage based on recent reports Bluegill - secondary forage especially around cover	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Bigeaux / Henderson

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	84-90	Actively transitioning between summer and fall patterns, following baitfish movements and responding to cooling water temperatures, though temps remain high (84-90°F) Showing preference for slower presentations near woody cover, with increased activity during afternoon periods	Stumps and laydowns in transitional areas Woody cover near deeper water access Points and irregularities along the complex shoreline	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through cover Drop Shot for finesse presentation in clear spots Lipless Crankbaits for afternoon active periods	Shad schools beginning fall migration patterns Bluegill relating to woody cover	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Largemouth bass are transitioning to winter patterns, holding near deeper structure but making occasional feeding moves to shallower areas during warming trends Fish are actively responding to shad movements in the water column, with most consistent activity during warmer parts of the day	Points adjacent to deeper water, especially those with wood cover Protected backwater areas with better water clarity (12-18" visibility) Stump fields and standing timber in 8-15 foot depth range	Spinnerbaits worked around wood cover and points Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along transition areas Bladed Jigs worked through areas with better visibility	Shad schooling in creek channels and around points Bluegill relating to wood cover in protected areas	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Bigeaux / Henderson

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Standing timber on gradually sloping banks near deep water access	Secondary points with wood cover leading into spawning pockets
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with flooded brush and timber in 2-4 feet of water	Secondary points leading into spawning pockets
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Flooded brush and timber in 2-6 feet of water	Secondary points with woody cover near spawning pockets
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Wood and grass areas with abundant stumps, particularly in deeper sections	Main lake points, especially those with nearby deep water access
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Stumps and laydowns in transitional areas	Woody cover near deeper water access
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Points adjacent to deeper water, especially those with wood cover	Protected backwater areas with better water clarity (12-18" visibility)

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools staging in pre-spawn areas	Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill starting to move shallow near spawning areas	Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill on beds or around shallow cover	Shad moving into spawning pockets
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage based on recent reports	Bluegill - secondary forage especially around cover
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools beginning fall migration patterns	Bluegill relating to woody cover
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shad schooling in creek channels and around points	Bluegill relating to wood cover in protected areas

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Bigeaux / Henderson

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

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