Lake James
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer (Current)
Lake James Overview
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Drop Shot5
- Carolina Rigs2
- Hard Topwater (Popping)2
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)2
- Wacky Rigs2
Total Fishing Reports
87
Top Species Reported for Summer
- Largemouth Bass15 Reports
Smallmouth Bass8 Reports
Spotted Bass1 Report
Crappie1 Report
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Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
6/6/25
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
73°
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
74°
I had success flipping a wacky rig senko under and around docks. I used the Gamakatsu finesse wide gap size 2/0 hook and the VMC crossover ring (size 7mm) for my senko. I fished it weightless. Since it was sunny and no wind I had to let it sink a little deeper to get more bites.
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
6/2/25
Species
CrappieSeason
Summer
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°
Throwing a small swimbait around fallen trees and got into a group of crappie.
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