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Lake Calhoun

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Calhoun

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Staging in areas adjacent to spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawn Moving from deeper winter areas to shallower pre-spawn staging areas, particularly around vegetation edges	Vegetation edges adjacent to spawning flats Secondary points with submerged vegetation Protected pockets with emerging vegetation growth	Bladed Jigs worked through sparse vegetation Lipless Crankbaits along vegetation edges Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly over vegetation tops	Bluegill in vegetated areas Young of year baitfish emerging in shallows	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Largemouth bass are in spawning mode, actively establishing and guarding nests in shallow vegetation Fish showing aggressive territorial behavior, striking both moving baits and live presentations near spawning areas	Submerged vegetation in 2-4 feet of water, especially in protected pockets Matted grass areas adjacent to slightly deeper water Protected shoreline pockets with emerging vegetation	Swim Jigs worked steadily through vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around matted grass and vegetation edges Bladed Jigs with steady retrieves parallel to vegetation edges	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple report mentions Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge in vegetation	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding to recover energy, moving between shallow vegetation and slightly deeper adjacent areas Fish are establishing summer feeding patterns, primarily targeting bluegill and other shallow water forage	Edges of submerged vegetation in 3-4 foot depths Shallow flats with mixed vegetation and open pockets Points and pockets along the moderately complex shoreline	Swim Jigs worked through vegetation edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in vegetation pockets Bladed Jigs parallel to weed edges	Bluegill Young of the year baitfish	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-85	Active feeding in and around vegetation mats, particularly during early morning and evening hours Utilizing grass edges and matted vegetation as ambush points for bluegill prey Moving between shallow and slightly deeper vegetation zones as temperatures fluctuate throughout the day	Matted grass areas in shallow flats Edges of vegetation in 2-4 foot depths Pockets and lanes within grass beds	Bladed Jigs worked through grass with pop and slow retrieve Frogs/Toads over matted vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in grass pockets	Bluegill Young of the year baitfish	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Calhoun

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding and following baitfish schools, with increased activity during cloudy days and low-light periods Moving between shallow vegetation and slightly deeper adjacent areas as water temperatures cool Exhibiting aggressive feeding behavior to build energy reserves for winter	Edges of vegetation mats in 2-4 feet of water Shallow flats adjacent to deeper pockets Points and pockets with remaining vegetation	Spinnerbaits worked along vegetation edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) mimicking bluegill Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') parallel to vegetation lines	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation Small baitfish schools in shallow flats Crawfish active in vegetation edges	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Calhoun

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vegetation edges adjacent to spawning flats	Secondary points with submerged vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation in 2-4 feet of water, especially in protected pockets	Matted grass areas adjacent to slightly deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Edges of submerged vegetation in 3-4 foot depths	Shallow flats with mixed vegetation and open pockets
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Matted grass areas in shallow flats	Edges of vegetation in 2-4 foot depths
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Edges of vegetation mats in 2-4 feet of water	Shallow flats adjacent to deeper pockets

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in vegetated areas	Young of year baitfish emerging in shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple report mentions	Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge in vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of the year baitfish
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of the year baitfish
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation	Small baitfish schools in shallow flats

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Calhoun

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

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