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Lake Lure

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Dec 15, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Lure

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging, actively feeding near dock areas and other warming shallow structures Fish are becoming more aggressive as they prepare for spawning, targeting bluegill and other available forage around cover	Docks, especially those in coves and protected areas that warm first Secondary points leading into spawning coves Brush piles adjacent to spawning flats	Shakey Heads worked slowly around dock posts and brush Carolina Rigs dragged along transition areas near spawning flats Bladed Jigs around shallow cover when fish are more active	Bluegill staging around docks and shallow cover Shad schools in slightly deeper water near points	Green Pumpkin Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass are transitioning through pre-spawn to spawning phases, actively moving between staging areas and shallow spawning flats Fish are becoming increasingly aggressive and territorial as they prepare for and engage in spawning activities Feeding activity is concentrated around dawn and dusk, with males guarding nests during daylight hours	Docks with access to both shallow and deeper water, particularly those providing shade and protection Protected shallow flats near deep water access points Secondary points leading into spawning coves	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around dock posts and shallow cover Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water between spawning areas Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations around docks and visible beds	Shad schools moving into spawning areas Bluegill beginning to establish their own spawning territories	Natural Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively recovering and feeding, moving from spawning areas to early summer patterns Fish are utilizing brush piles as primary feeding stations, showing increased interest in bottom-oriented presentations	Brush piles adjacent to spawning flats Docks providing shade and ambush points Points with access to deeper water	Shakey Heads worked slowly through brush piles Ned Rigs for pressured fish around docks Texas Rigs (Worming) for working through thick cover	Bluegill around shallow cover Shad in slightly deeper water	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-85	Active feeding in shallow areas during early morning and evening, with movement to deeper adjacent areas during bright midday periods Opportunistically feeding around cover, especially docks and laydowns, taking advantage of bluegill and shad populations	Docks with deep water access, especially those with visible cover Laydowns and fallen timber near shoreline Points with boulder structure, particularly during morning and evening transitions	Buzzbaits worked around shallow cover during low light periods Structure Jigs flipped to laydowns and dock posts Drop Shot worked along deeper dock edges during midday Carolina Rigs worked on points when fish move deeper	Shad schooling around docks and points Bluegill around shallow cover and dock areas Crawfish among boulder and laydown structure	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Lure

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Actively feeding on shad schools, following baitfish movements into shallower areas Transitioning between summer and winter patterns, using docks as primary staging areas	Docks, especially those near deeper water access Points adjacent to bait-holding areas Shallow coves where shad are schooling	Lipless Crankbaits worked around bait schools Spinnerbaits parallel to dock lines Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for matching shad	Shad schools moving into creeks and coves Bluegill around shallow cover	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	42-52	Bass are relating to deep points and following schools of shad, with periodic movements to shallower water during warmer winter days Fish are predominantly schooling and feeding opportunistically on concentrated bait schools, especially around points and dock areas	Deep main lake points with schooling bait present Docks with deep water access, especially during warmer periods Protected coves and areas with good wind protection during cold fronts	Umbrella Rigs worked slowly through bait schools on points Drop Shot with subtle presentations in deeper water Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) around docks on warmer days	Shad schooling in deeper water near points and structure Smaller baitfish suspending near docks and deeper structure	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Lure

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Docks, especially those in coves and protected areas that warm first	Secondary points leading into spawning coves
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Docks with access to both shallow and deeper water, particularly those providing shade and protection	Protected shallow flats near deep water access points
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles adjacent to spawning flats	Docks providing shade and ambush points
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Docks with deep water access, especially those with visible cover	Laydowns and fallen timber near shoreline
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Docks, especially those near deeper water access	Points adjacent to bait-holding areas
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep main lake points with schooling bait present	Docks with deep water access, especially during warmer periods

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill staging around docks and shallow cover	Shad schools in slightly deeper water near points
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools moving into spawning areas	Bluegill beginning to establish their own spawning territories
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill around shallow cover	Shad in slightly deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad schooling around docks and points	Bluegill around shallow cover and dock areas
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools moving into creeks and coves	Bluegill around shallow cover
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shad schooling in deeper water near points and structure	Smaller baitfish suspending near docks and deeper structure

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Lure

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

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