Lake Michigan
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Ned Rigs7
- Drop Shot6
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)6
- Hard Jerkbaits4
- Finesse Hair Jigs2
Total Fishing Reports
104
Top Species Reported for Spring
- Smallmouth Bass33 Reports
Trout6 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Crappie1 Report
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Species
TroutSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Trolling 10-19'
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Shad
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Lake michigan smallmouth are pre-spawn and on the feed! The biggest bass of the year on the south end of lake michigan can be caught right now. My main focus has been on transition areas leading in to spawning harbors and backwaters. Soaking a ned rig and fishing slow in these high percentage areas has been the ticket. Hard to tell what the ned mimics as these fish are opportunistic and will feast on goby, small perch, smelt and aquatic insects. The great thing about a ned rig is that it is so subtle and such an easy target that the fish react regardless of forage base. Water temps are varying between 45 and 50 degrees depending on bottom composition and depth/main lake exposure. Get out there while the action is hot!
Species
TroutSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Docks
Forage
Alewife
Water Temperature
48°
Was not targeting trout but they sure do love a jerkbait. Cloudy conditions with very little wind. I was working the jerkbait a little quicker with smaller less aggressive jerks.
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