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Lake Cumberland Fishing Reports
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Largemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonFallStructureLaydownsBait fish will move into pockets and shallow flats, take advantage of laydowns right now. Baitfish will use it as cover and bass cannot resist a choppo!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonFallStructurePoints
Right now is a key time in the year, fish are moving and its fairly easy to find them because you know which way they are moving. As the water cools fish will rise from those summer time depths. Find secondary points or pockets in creeks near the main lake, livescope can also speed this process up. You can even work your way back into the creek with this same bait, trolling motor down and cover water!
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureShadAs the bait fish migrate to the backs this flat side crank bait will get you bite, this bite will just get better the rest of the year.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonFallStructurePoints
Fish are starting to chase shad in the middle to back 1/3 of creeks, Chunk rock points with a medium diving crankbait seem to be the most productive. 5-10ft range
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueBuzzbaitsSeasonFallStructureStumps
The fish are moving up shallow, nows the time to target shallow wood and stump with a buzz bait!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureBaitfish
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Walking)SeasonFallStructureBaitfish
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CrappieTechniqueLive Bait RigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureDocksFishing around docks with minnows
