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Lake Jennie

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Jennie

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Bass staging in pre-spawn locations, moving between deeper staging areas (5-8 ft) and shallower warming areas Fish actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning, with increased activity during warmer parts of the day	Reed beds in 5-8 foot depth range, especially where they meet deeper water Offshore ledges transitioning from 7' to 4' depth Emerging vegetation in protected bays and coves	Spinnerbaits worked slowly through and around reed edges Lipless Crankbaits around emerging vegetation Bladed Jigs near depth transitions	Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming shallows Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Fish transitioning between pre-spawn staging and spawning phases, with some still holding offshore in 5-8ft while others move to shallower spawning areas Feeding activity is methodical and deliberate, requiring slow presentations as noted in recent reports More aggressive feeding on windward shorelines, particularly around docks as evidenced by crankbait success	Docks in 3+ feet of water, especially those with nearby spawning flats Emerging vegetation in 5-8 foot depth range Lay down trees adjacent to spawning areas	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked around docks and laydowns Finesse Jigs worked extremely slowly through vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations under docks	Bluegill - primary forage as indicated by multiple reports Crawfish - becoming active in warming waters	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy after spawn Bass are relating to emerging vegetation edges and shallow cover, particularly in 4-6 foot depth range	Emerging weed edges near spawning flats in 4-6 foot depth Docks adjacent to spawning areas, especially those with vegetation Shallow ledges transitioning from 7' to 4' depth with vegetation	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through vegetation edges Spinnerbaits parallel to dock edges and through gaps in vegetation Swim Jigs around emerging vegetation and dock posts	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallow areas Young of year baitfish in emerging vegetation	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-81	Bass are actively feeding in shallow water (4-7 feet) around cover, particularly during early morning and evening hours Fish are seeking shade during hot days, holding tight to dock structures and dense vegetation	Docks with adjacent deep water access, especially those with shade Matted vegetation and reed beds, particularly points and indentations Offshore ledges transitioning from 7 to 4 feet with nearby vegetation	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with 3/8-1/2 oz weights for punching vegetation Structure Jigs with small profiles for dock skipping Bladed Jigs worked along vegetation edges and ledges	Bluegill around docks and vegetation Minnows relating to reed edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Jennie

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Bass are actively feeding on bluegills in and around dense vegetation, particularly in matted coontail and lilypads where the vegetation is still healthy Fish are utilizing shallow water from 6 inches to 5 feet, taking advantage of remaining vegetation before winter	Matted coontail and lily pad beds in 1-5 feet of water Dock areas adjacent to healthy vegetation Shallow ledges transitioning from 7' to 4' depth with vegetation	Structure Jigs worked through matted vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in gaps between vegetation Frogs/Toads worked over matted vegetation	Bluegill Young of the year baitfish	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Jennie

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Reed beds in 5-8 foot depth range, especially where they meet deeper water	Offshore ledges transitioning from 7' to 4' depth
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Docks in 3+ feet of water, especially those with nearby spawning flats	Emerging vegetation in 5-8 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Emerging weed edges near spawning flats in 4-6 foot depth	Docks adjacent to spawning areas, especially those with vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Docks with adjacent deep water access, especially those with shade	Matted vegetation and reed beds, particularly points and indentations
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Matted coontail and lily pad beds in 1-5 feet of water	Dock areas adjacent to healthy vegetation

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming shallows	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage as indicated by multiple reports	Crawfish - becoming active in warming waters
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallow areas	Young of year baitfish in emerging vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill around docks and vegetation	Minnows relating to reed edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of the year baitfish

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Jennie

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns

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