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Lake Pflugerville

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 20, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Pflugerville

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Large female bass moving shallow to feed aggressively in pre-spawn pattern, with confirmed catches of 10-pounders and numerous 5+ pound fish Fish actively feeding on both shallow and mid-depth structure, splitting time between feeding areas and pre-spawn staging points	Docks in shallow water, especially those near spawning flats Hard spots in 15-20 foot range serving as staging areas Grass edges and vegetation pockets in protected areas	Bladed Jigs worked around shallow cover and dock areas Carolina Rigs dragged across hard spots in 15-20 foot range Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow vegetation	Crawfish emerging as primary forage in pre-spawn period Bluegill in and around shallow cover	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass are in pre-spawn to spawn stages, moving from staging areas to spawning flats near vegetation Fish are highly territorial and aggressive around nesting areas, particularly near grass edges and protected pockets	Protected shallow areas near vegetation and grass mats for spawning Grass edges and pockets in 2-6 foot depth range Secondary points and ledges as staging areas	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around spawning areas and vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for targeting bass in and around vegetation Spinnerbaits along grass edges during windy conditions	Bluegill in shallow spawning areas Threadfin shad along vegetation edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding but staying relatively shallow, focusing on areas with matted grass and submerged vegetation as recovery zones Fish are showing preference for smaller profile baits (3" or less) and are actively chasing forage in vegetation edges	Matted grass edges in shallow water, particularly where it creates defined edges Submerged vegetation in 5-10 foot depth range Protected pockets with vegetation that offer recovery areas	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked slowly through vegetation Swim Jigs around grass edges and through vegetation patches Texas Rigs (Worming) with smaller profile baits	Bluegill in and around vegetation Small Minnows relating to grass edges	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-88	Bass are actively feeding along vegetation edges and points, particularly on wind-blown areas Fish are utilizing both shallow and mid-depth zones, with increased activity during lower light conditions Bass are setting up in ambush points around grass patches and matted vegetation	Wind-blown points with grass Edges between shoreline and submerged vegetation Matted grass areas and surface vegetation Grass patches with clear lanes between them	Frogs/Toads over matted vegetation Spinnerbaits parallel to grass edges on windy points Hard Topwater (Wake) between grass patches Ned Rigs along vegetation edges	Bluegill Minnows	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Pflugerville

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Bass are actively feeding on shad and bluegill in preparation for winter, with increased activity during low-light periods as evidenced by night fishing success Fish are relating heavily to vegetation edges and cover, using these areas as ambush points for feeding	Submerged vegetation edges, particularly in areas with access to deeper water Laydowns and woody cover, especially those adjacent to vegetation Secondary points with vegetation or structure	Ned Rigs worked slowly along vegetation edges and through laydowns Hard Topwater (Prop) during low light periods and night fishing Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around heavy cover and vegetation	Bluegill holding tight to cover and vegetation Threadfin shad schooling in open water and along vegetation edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	45-58	Bass are holding tight to submerged vegetation edges, conserving energy but actively feeding during warming trends Fish are moving slowly and require slow-moving presentations, particularly during cold fronts Bass are using grass mats as ambush points to pin forage against banks	Edges of submerged vegetation in protected areas Grass mats near bank areas Deeper vegetation pockets adjacent to shallow flats	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked painfully slow along vegetation edges Swim Jigs near grass mats with bluegill imitations Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved slowly along vegetation	Bluegill pinned against banks near grass mats Minnows in and around submerged vegetation Threadfin shad schooling in protected areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Pflugerville

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Docks in shallow water, especially those near spawning flats	Hard spots in 15-20 foot range serving as staging areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow areas near vegetation and grass mats for spawning	Grass edges and pockets in 2-6 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Matted grass edges in shallow water, particularly where it creates defined edges	Submerged vegetation in 5-10 foot depth range
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Wind-blown points with grass	Edges between shoreline and submerged vegetation
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation edges, particularly in areas with access to deeper water	Laydowns and woody cover, especially those adjacent to vegetation
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Edges of submerged vegetation in protected areas	Grass mats near bank areas

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging as primary forage in pre-spawn period	Bluegill in and around shallow cover
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow spawning areas	Threadfin shad along vegetation edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in and around vegetation	Small Minnows relating to grass edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Minnows
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill holding tight to cover and vegetation	Threadfin shad schooling in open water and along vegetation edges
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill pinned against banks near grass mats	Minnows in and around submerged vegetation

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Pflugerville

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns

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