Lake Pepin
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Lake Pepin Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Hard Topwater (Prop)3
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')3
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)3
- Bladed Jigs2
- Drop Shot1
Largemouth Bass18 Reports
Smallmouth Bass18 Reports
Walleye5 Reports
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
70°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Topwater Popping
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
84°
Focused on submerged vegetation in the 3-6 foot ranged, switched between walking and popping the bait. Early morning before the sun comes up has been the time I’ve had the most success! Tight lines everyone!
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Shad
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
83°
Targeted schooling fish early in the morning, shad spawn in play, easy to cover water and find active fish feeding. Once you find them slow down and throw more than 1 presentation, as well as picking the area apart more thoroughly!
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