How to Fish Lake Lyndon B Johnson

Lake Lyndon B Johnson fishing FAQ

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lake Lyndon B Johnson in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?

Water temp 52-62°F. Transitioning from winter depths to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Moving along migration routes from deep winter areas to spawning coves, frequently stopping at transition points Key locations: Secondary points leading into spawning coves with rock or riprap; Dock posts in 5-10 foot depth range near spawning areas; Brush piles along creek channels adjacent to spawning flats. Best techniques: Lipless Crankbaits worked through transition zones, Bladed Jigs around dock posts and cover, Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along rocky points, Soft Jerkbaits for suspended fish near staging areas. Primary forage: Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas, Bluegill beginning to move shallow, Crawfish becoming more active with warming water. Best bait colors: Natural Shad Colors, Natural Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lake Lyndon B Johnson in Spring (Spawn)?

Water temp 65-75°F. Bass are actively spawning and defending beds in protected areas, particularly in canals and coves Fish are highly territorial and protective of their spawning areas, responding aggressively to bait presentations near beds Key locations: Protected dock areas in canals where beds are present; Cove areas with shallow spawning flats; Secondary points leading into spawning pockets. Best techniques: Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with soft plastics, making quiet presentations past beds, Wacky Rigs worked slowly around bedding areas, Shakey Heads for more finesse presentations when fish are pressured. Primary forage: Bluegill hanging around dock areas and spawning zones, Small baitfish moving into shallow spawning areas. Best bait colors: Light Neutral Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lake Lyndon B Johnson in Spring (Post-Spawn)?

Water temp 65-75°F. Post-spawn bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding on shad during morning shad spawns as evidenced by multiple fishing reports Fish are showing two distinct patterns: aggressive shallow feeding during shad spawns early in the day, then moving to deeper structure like points and docks as the day progresses Key locations: Boat docks with brush piles, particularly those near deeper water as mentioned in multiple reports; Rocky points and rock piles, especially during morning feeding periods; Rip rap areas where shad are spawning. Best techniques: Hard Topwater (Prop) during early morning shad spawns, Drop Shot on points and deeper structure when fish move off shallow areas, Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around docks and brush, Spinnerbaits around current breaks and shallow cover. Primary forage: Shad - primary forage with active spawning reported, Bluegill - secondary forage mentioned in reports, Crawfish - likely active in rocky areas given the season. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Light Neutral Colors, Green Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lake Lyndon B Johnson in Summer?

Water temp 71-84°F. Active feeding during early morning and late evening, seeking shade during bright midday periods Utilizing dock areas as primary shelter and ambush points, especially in 5-10 foot depth range Opportunistically feeding on surface prey in shaded areas throughout the day Key locations: Docks with 5-10 feet of water, especially those providing extensive shade; Matted grass areas near shallow flats; Submerged vegetation in 8-15 foot depth range. Best techniques: Hard Topwater (Walking) in shaded areas and early/late, Frogs/Toads around matted grass and dock shade, Bladed Jigs near submerged vegetation. Primary forage: Bluegill, especially around docks and grass, Shad in open water and around vegetation. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lake Lyndon B Johnson in Fall?

Water temp 65-75°F. Bass are transitioning to deeper water, following baitfish schools and actively feeding to build up energy reserves for winter Fish are utilizing both shallow and deep water zones, with more activity in deeper areas as water temperatures drop Key locations: Deep docks with access to deeper water and rock piles; Rock piles and brush piles in 13+ feet of water; Main lake points with deep water access. Best techniques: Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) around deeper structure, Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for skipping docks, Shakey Heads worked slowly around deep structure. Primary forage: Shad schools moving to deeper water, Bluegill around dock structures. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lake Lyndon B Johnson in Winter?

Water temp 45-55°F. Bass are exhibiting typical winter behavior, moving slower and requiring slower presentations as noted in recent reports Fish are relating to hard structure like rip rap and docks, staying close to deep water access Key locations: Docks with deep water access, especially those near channel swings; Rip rap banks, particularly those adjacent to deeper water; Deep brush piles near creek channels. Best techniques: Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly along structure, Lipless Crankbaits worked around rip rap, Shakey Heads worked slowly around docks. Primary forage: Crawfish, actively feeding near rip rap areas, Bluegill, holding tight to dock structures. Best bait colors: Natural Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals.