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Lake Volney

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 12, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Volney

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Pre-spawn bass are staging near spawning areas but not yet on beds, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are relating heavily to weed edges as thermal refuges and ambush points, especially during warming trends	Weed edges in 8-12 foot range, particularly where they intersect with harder bottom Shallow pockets with wood cover near deep weed edges Secondary points with submerged vegetation leading to spawning bays	Bladed Jigs worked through and over weeds Lipless Crankbaits along weed edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around wood cover and thick vegetation	Bluegill concentrating near weed edges Crawfish becoming more active in warming water	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-72	Bass are transitioning to spawning areas, moving between 6-14 feet of water and relating heavily to submerged vegetation edges Fish are actively feeding during pre-spawn, with a focus on bluegill in and around vegetation	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-8 foot range, especially near sandy patches Deeper weed edges in 12-14 foot range serving as staging areas Protected areas with combination of weeds and wood cover	Ned Rigs dragged slowly through sandy patches near vegetation Tubes worked weedless through and along vegetation edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for working through dense vegetation	Bluegill Crawfish becoming active in warming waters	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	68-75	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding in shallow to mid-depth zones, particularly around weed edges and dock areas Fish are showing preference for shaded areas and responding well to bottom-contact presentations in stained water conditions	Weed edges in 8-12 foot range, particularly where they intersect with docks or timber Shallow scattered weed clumps in 2-5 feet of water near shoreline Shaded dock areas with recently cleared vegetation	Bladed Jigs worked through scattered weeds and along weed edges Shakey Heads with finesse worms worked slowly along bottom Wacky Rigs with 6-inch stick baits near shallow cover	Bluegill in shallow weed areas Crawfish along weed edges and dock areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-82	Bass are heavily structure-oriented, seeking shade under docks and overhanging trees during bright conditions, while becoming more active along weed edges during low-light periods Fish are showing two distinct patterns: shallow relating to cover in 2-5 feet, or deeper along weed edges in 8-12 feet, adjusting based on light conditions and time of day	Docks and overhanging trees providing shade in 2-5 foot depths Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range Matted grass holes in 3-8 foot range	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around shallow cover and dock shade Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked through weed edges and matted grass Hard Topwater (Prop) during low light periods over weeds	Bluegill concentrated around shallow cover and weed edges Minnows relating to deeper weed edges	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Volney

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	59-69	Bass are actively transitioning to shallower water due to cooling temperatures and shorter days, with increased feeding activity Fish are relating heavily to weed edges and shallow cover, showing aggressive feeding behavior during low-light periods	Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range, especially where wind hits the edge Shallow weed clumps in 3-5 foot range Laydowns and wood cover in shallow water	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along deep weed edges Hard Topwater (Walking) during low-light periods Structure Jigs and Tubes worked slowly around cover Spinnerbaits around shallow cover	Crawfish in shallow areas around cover Bluegill relating to weed edges Baitfish schools along deep weed edges	Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Volney

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges in 8-12 foot range, particularly where they intersect with harder bottom	Shallow pockets with wood cover near deep weed edges
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-8 foot range, especially near sandy patches	Deeper weed edges in 12-14 foot range serving as staging areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges in 8-12 foot range, particularly where they intersect with docks or timber	Shallow scattered weed clumps in 2-5 feet of water near shoreline
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Docks and overhanging trees providing shade in 2-5 foot depths	Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range, especially where wind hits the edge	Shallow weed clumps in 3-5 foot range

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near weed edges	Crawfish becoming more active in warming water
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Crawfish becoming active in warming waters
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow weed areas	Crawfish along weed edges and dock areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated around shallow cover and weed edges	Minnows relating to deeper weed edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish in shallow areas around cover	Bluegill relating to weed edges

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Volney

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

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