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Lake Chamberlain

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 18, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Chamberlain

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	42-55	Pre-spawn bass are transitioning from winter areas to staging areas near spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are relating strongly to creek channels and nearby flats, using these as migration routes towards spawning areas With 43°F water temperature, fish are becoming more active but still maintaining relatively slower movements	Flats adjacent to creek channels with submerged vegetation Dam areas with rip rap structure Secondary points leading into spawning coves	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked slowly along transition areas Spinnerbaits around dam structure and points Lipless Crankbaits around emerging vegetation	Bluegill concentrated around vegetation and structure Small baitfish schools staging near creek channels	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-62	Pre-spawn/spawning behavior with fish transitioning between staging areas and shallow spawning flats in 52°F water Males actively preparing and guarding nests in protected areas while females move between deeper staging areas and spawning zones	Protected shallow flats with submerged vegetation for spawning Secondary points near spawning flats for staging fish Creek channel edges adjacent to spawning areas	Ned Rigs worked slowly along staging areas and spawning flats Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around submerged vegetation Shakey Heads on secondary points for staging fish	Bluegill in and around spawning areas Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	59-67	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding to recover energy, utilizing shallow areas near spawning flats with quick access to slightly deeper water Fish are transitioning between shallow spawning areas and early summer patterns, showing increased aggression around cover	Submerged vegetation edges in 3-8 feet of water Flooded brush near shoreline areas Secondary points with mixed vegetation and hard cover	Carolina Rigs worked through vegetation Hard Topwater (Prop) worked around shallow cover Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around brush and vegetation	Bluegill concentrating around shallow cover Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation	Green Pumpkin Natural Baitfish Colors Silver

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-78	Bass are actively feeding on bluegills around hard structure, particularly during morning and evening periods, with topwater activity indicating aggressive surface feeding behavior Fish are establishing regular feeding patterns around rip rap and other hard structure, showing both shallow and mid-depth activity depending on time of day	Rip rap areas, especially near the dam where bluegill concentrate Flooded brush and boulder areas providing shade and ambush points Creek channel edges adjacent to shallow feeding flats	Hard Topwater (Prop) during morning and evening periods Shallow to Medium Diving Crankbaits worked along rip rap Shakey Heads worked through brush and deeper structure during midday	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports Crawfish - indicated by success of crawdad-colored crankbaits around rocks	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Chamberlain

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding on bluegill around rip rap and other hard structure, following baitfish schools as they migrate to creek channels Transitioning to deeper areas as water cools, but making frequent feeding moves to shallow structure during prime periods	Rip rap areas, especially near deeper water access Creek channel bends adjacent to flats Flooded brush and boulder areas in 8-15 foot range	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to rip rap and structure Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along depth transitions Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for matching bluegill forage	Bluegill Young of year baitfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Chamberlain

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Flats adjacent to creek channels with submerged vegetation	Dam areas with rip rap structure
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow flats with submerged vegetation for spawning	Secondary points near spawning flats for staging fish
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation edges in 3-8 feet of water	Flooded brush near shoreline areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Rip rap areas, especially near the dam where bluegill concentrate	Flooded brush and boulder areas providing shade and ambush points
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Rip rap areas, especially near deeper water access	Creek channel bends adjacent to flats

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated around vegetation and structure	Small baitfish schools staging near creek channels
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in and around spawning areas	Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around shallow cover	Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports	Crawfish - indicated by success of crawdad-colored crankbaits around rocks
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of year baitfish

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Chamberlain

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Green Pumpkin Natural Baitfish Colors Silver
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors

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