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Lake Forrest Keys Pond

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 31, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Forrest Keys Pond

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-61	Bass transitioning from winter to spawning areas, with males moving shallow (1-5 ft) to establish territories while females stage slightly deeper near docks Fish actively moving between deeper staging areas and shallow pre-spawn zones, with activity levels increasing as water temperatures approach 60°F	Protected areas between docks in 1-5 feet of water, especially those sheltered from wind Deeper dock edges where females are staging Cray walls and rip-rap areas between docks	Ned Rigs worked slowly around dock areas and transitional zones Wacky Rigs presented near deeper dock edges for staging females Soft Jerkbaits rigged weightless for a natural gliding presentation	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy around dock pilings and rip-rap Small bluegill in protected areas between docks	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	66-72	Bass are actively spawning, with a mix of fish on beds and guarding fry. Some fish are still transitioning to spawning areas while others are locked on beds. Fish are highly territorial and position-oriented, particularly around dock areas and cray walls, requiring precise casting	Dock areas with adjacent cray walls, particularly in 1-5 ft depth range Protected spawning flats between docks Shallow hard-bottom areas near deeper water access	Hard Topwater (Walking) Soft Jerkbaits Shakey Heads Hard Topwater (Popping)	Crawfish around dock walls and rip-rap Bluegill in spawning areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	59-68	Males are actively guarding fry in shallow areas (1-4 ft), while females are transitioning to early summer patterns, seeking shade and cover under docks Fish showing distinct early morning activity with topwater feeding periods, becoming more structure-oriented as day progresses	Docks in 3-6 ft of water, especially those near spawning flats Rip-rap walls between docks with crawfish presence Shallow spawning flats with remaining fry-guarding males	Soft Jerkbaits worked with erratic action around dock edges Frogs/Toads during early morning hours Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around dock posts and shade lines	Crawfish emerging from rip-rap and dock areas Newly spawned bluegill fry Small baitfish gathering around docks	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-82	Actively feeding during early morning and evening hours, seeking shaded areas during midday Positioning near dock edges and between docks, using these structures as primary ambush points Transitioning between shallow feeding zones and slightly deeper comfort zones as temperatures fluctuate	Shaded areas between and under docks, especially those with deeper water access Natural drainage areas and greenbelt zones where prey concentrates 'Cray walls' and rip-rap areas between docks	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around dock structures and shade pockets Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) during active feeding periods Frogs/Toads in early morning and evening near shallow cover	Crawfish in and around dock structures and rip-rap Bluegill concentrated around dock edges and shallow cover Small baitfish utilizing dock shade and drainage areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Forrest Keys Pond

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Bass are actively feeding on baitfish and crawfish, following shad migrations to shallow creek arms and coves Fish are transitioning between summer and winter patterns, regularly moving between deeper dock areas and shallow feeding zones	Docks adjacent to deeper water, especially those with clear migration routes to shallow areas Natural drainage areas and greenbelt zones where baitfish concentrate Rip-rap walls between docks where crawfish are abundant	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to dock lines and rip-rap Spinnerbaits retrieved at varying speeds around dock posts and through creek arms Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly around dock structures and rocky areas	Shad schools moving into creek arms and coves Crawfish remaining active on rip-rap and dock areas Bluegill relating to dock structures	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	52-56	Fish are showing typical winter patterns, suspending near deep structure and moving sluggishly, with increased activity during warmer periods or sunny days Bass are grouping up in the main lake, often suspending near structure but not tightly relating to cover Feeding windows are short, with best activity early in the day or during slight warming trends	Main lake points, especially those with sun exposure on the northeast side Areas in front of docks with suspended fish in 5-8 foot range Open water areas in the main lake basin, particularly near depth changes	Ned Rigs worked slowly along points and open areas Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses, especially near suspended fish Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) slow-rolled near bottom Texas Rigs (Worming) worked methodically in sunny areas	Bluegill, particularly around dock areas Insects and worms, especially after rain events near drainage areas	Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Forrest Keys Pond

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected areas between docks in 1-5 feet of water, especially those sheltered from wind	Deeper dock edges where females are staging
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dock areas with adjacent cray walls, particularly in 1-5 ft depth range	Protected spawning flats between docks
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Docks in 3-6 ft of water, especially those near spawning flats	Rip-rap walls between docks with crawfish presence
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shaded areas between and under docks, especially those with deeper water access	Natural drainage areas and greenbelt zones where prey concentrates
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Docks adjacent to deeper water, especially those with clear migration routes to shallow areas	Natural drainage areas and greenbelt zones where baitfish concentrate
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points, especially those with sun exposure on the northeast side	Areas in front of docks with suspended fish in 5-8 foot range

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy around dock pilings and rip-rap	Small bluegill in protected areas between docks
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish around dock walls and rip-rap	Bluegill in spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from rip-rap and dock areas	Newly spawned bluegill fry
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish in and around dock structures and rip-rap	Bluegill concentrated around dock edges and shallow cover
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools moving into creek arms and coves	Crawfish remaining active on rip-rap and dock areas
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill, particularly around dock areas	Insects and worms, especially after rain events near drainage areas

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Forrest Keys Pond

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors

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