Lake Oliver
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Lake Oliver Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Finesse Jigs1
Smallmouth Bass1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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T.J. Essig
Bronze Ambassador
8/3/25
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
66°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Rip Rap
Found a bunch of smallies along the riprap and in the trees, all while throwing shallow crankbaits. Bagley Rattlin' Killer B and Northland Rumble Shiner were my go-to's.
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