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Lake Charlotte

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 12, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Charlotte

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	42-58	Pre-spawn bass are transitioning from winter areas to spawning flats, staging on brush piles and other shallow cover as water warms Actively feeding during warming trends, with increased activity around brush piles and emerging vegetation when targeting bluegill	Brush piles in 5-15 foot depth range, especially those near spawning flats Secondary points with emerging vegetation Protected shallow coves with early vegetation growth	Bladed Jigs worked through and around brush piles with moderate retrieve Spinnerbaits along emerging weed edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover	Bluegill concentrating around brush piles and emerging vegetation Small baitfish moving shallow with warming trends	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-65	Bass are transitioning from pre-spawn staging areas to spawning flats, with males preparing and guarding nests while females move between deeper staging areas and spawning zones Fish become increasingly aggressive as water temperatures rise, defending territory and responding to sight-based feeding triggers	Protected shallow bays and coves with firm bottom composition Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats Shallow brush areas mentioned in lake reports	Bladed Jigs worked slowly through staging areas Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for sight fishing and working shallow cover Soft Jerkbaits for cruising pre-spawners	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Young of year baitfish in warming shallows	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn bass are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are utilizing both shallow brush and emerging weed edges, making frequent movements between depths as they follow warming water	Secondary points with emerging weed growth in 8-12 feet Shallow brush areas near spawning flats in 3-6 feet Developing weed edges where they intersect with points or breaks	Bladed Jigs worked parallel to emerging weed edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow brush Soft Jerkbaits worked through sparse vegetation	Bluegill beginning to establish summer patterns in vegetation Young of the year baitfish emerging in shallow areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-82	Bass are actively holding on deep weed edges (8-17 feet), showing clear preferences for specific sections of weedlines where bluegill schools are present Fish are displaying both active and reactive behaviors - willing to chase search baits like spinnerbaits but also responding well to slower finesse presentations	Deep weed edges in 12-17 foot range, especially where coontail meets clean bottom Submerged weed points extending into deeper water Inside weed edges in 8-12 foot range during lower light conditions	Drop Shot with finesse worms worked slowly along weed edges Neko Rig pitched to specific spots on weed edge Texas Rigs flipped into thicker sections of weeds	Bluegill - consistently reported as primary forage on weed edges Young of year perch utilizing weed edges	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Warm Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Charlotte

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Fish are transitioning to deeper weed edges, staging points and drop-offs as water cools, focusing on high-calorie forage to build reserves Actively feeding during midday warming periods, targeting bluegills and remaining baitfish near key structural elements Showing increased schooling behavior, with multiple fish often found in the same high-percentage areas	Deep weed edges in 9-17 foot range, particularly where they intersect with points or drops Secondary break lines and deeper structure adjacent to summer feeding areas Protected coves and points that concentrate remaining baitfish	Shakey Heads worked slowly along deep weed edges and break lines Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') parallel to weed edges and points Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for actively feeding fish	Bluegills moving deeper with vegetation changes Baitfish schools concentrating in specific areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Charlotte

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles in 5-15 foot depth range, especially those near spawning flats	Secondary points with emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays and coves with firm bottom composition	Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points with emerging weed growth in 8-12 feet	Shallow brush areas near spawning flats in 3-6 feet
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 12-17 foot range, especially where coontail meets clean bottom	Submerged weed points extending into deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 9-17 foot range, particularly where they intersect with points or drops	Secondary break lines and deeper structure adjacent to summer feeding areas

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around brush piles and emerging vegetation	Small baitfish moving shallow with warming trends
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Young of year baitfish in warming shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to establish summer patterns in vegetation	Young of the year baitfish emerging in shallow areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - consistently reported as primary forage on weed edges	Young of year perch utilizing weed edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegills moving deeper with vegetation changes	Baitfish schools concentrating in specific areas

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Charlotte

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

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