Lake Macatawa
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Lake Macatawa Fishing Reports
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DrumTechniqueSpoonsSeasonSummerStructureBouldersWe were fishing off the pier that connects Lake Macatawa to lake Michigan and we were fishing the 3/4 ounce version of the war eagle spoon in a purple/white color. Just casting it out about 25/50 feet, let it hit bottom and hop it up.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSummerStructureRock PileLargemouth were by the rocks hiding in the shade from docks.
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MuskieTechniqueSpoonsSeasonSummerStructureHumpsTrolling a white 100 spoon plug in 13 feet of water. 36 inch 15.5 lb musky
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesDrumTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonFallStructureOpen Water/Basin
Caught this big shephead on a live goby it was 17 pounds 28 inches
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Popping)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructureLily Pads
Popper was getting blown up this morning.
- SpeciesDrumTechniqueDeep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLedges
Cranking in about 15’ drop offs
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBrush Piles
Largemouth bite was on today.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBaitfish
Ned rig with the baby rage did the trick in shallow water with a lot of brush. Bass were chasing the perch. Small guy, but happy to get the season started!
