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Lake Palestine Fishing Reports
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CrappieTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonWinterStructureStanding TimberRiver and deep slews 25-34fow
- SpeciesCrappieTechniqueFinesse JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureHumps
Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows 22-28’ deep.
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Largemouth BassTechniqueCarolina RigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydownsLargemouth bass are fair, moving to shallow water. Carolina rigged worms, spinners, jigs, and lipless crankbait have been most successful.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureReeds
Warming trend bringing fish to mouth of spawning pockets. Less than 24” deep. Water temp was 64.5
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydownsRecent cool weather had the water temps a bit low and has had a bit of an impact on growing vegetation. Bass are starting to move up shallow in spots. I had the most success using a spark shad swimbait on an okashira screwhead swimjig head around laydowns, stumps and edges of vegetation that were just starting to green up a bit. Water on north end where I fished is very muddy with about 8 inches of visibility max, so adjust your presentation and colors for this condition. As temps warm up, this lake is going to be on fire.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRip Rap
Really tough post cold frontal conditions in sub freezing temperatures on Lake Palestine during my tournament. On Day 2 the sun came out but water temps were still in mid 40s. I focused on riprap and areas that the sun could warm, looking for a reaction bit and bass cruising up against warming structure. I had success slow rolling a Bassman Compact Tandem spinnerbait through these long areas in both the morning and late afternoon.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePointsFish bank lines that face the north or northwest. Other areas that will have fish will be shallow pockets with clear water and protection from all wind. Larger bites came on frogs, spinnerbaits and tx rigged lizards (3/8 oz), with a lot of bucks on the pink worm and chatterbaits. Fish are shallow 1ft or less.
- SpeciesCrappieTechniqueVertical Jigging Deep (20'+)SeasonWinterStructureStumps
Most crappie are near or in the river channel in 25-35fow suspended on timber 16-24ft down.
