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Legg Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Dec 8, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Legg Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Pre-spawn bass are transitioning from winter deep water patterns to shallower staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are following a daily movement pattern from deeper staging areas to shallower areas as water warms during the day	Shallow brush piles adjacent to deeper water, providing staging areas for pre-spawn bass Secondary points with mixed rock and wood cover leading into spawning bays Deep water access points near emerging reed beds	Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around brush piles and points Drop Shot targeting suspended fish near deeper staging areas Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow wood cover as water warms	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small bluegill in shallow brush areas Shad schools in slightly deeper water	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass are in spawning mode, moving from deeper pre-spawn staging areas to shallow protected areas near brush piles and other cover Fish are sight-feeding and actively defending nesting areas, making them more aggressive and territorial	Brush piles in shallow protected areas, especially those near spawning flats Shallow reeds and flooded brush offering spawning habitat Secondary points and transitions between spawning flats and deeper water	Drop Shot with finesse presentations around brush piles and spawning areas Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible cover and spawning areas Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around spawning areas	Shad - primary forage based on recent fishing reports Bluegill - common spring forage around spawning areas	Pink Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass are actively feeding post-spawn, recovering energy and transitioning to summer patterns Fish are utilizing multiple depth zones, focusing on ambush points near brush and reed edges	Flooded brush and brush piles in 5-15 foot depth range Reed edges and shallow cover adjacent to deeper water Transition areas between shallow spawning flats and summer deep-water holding areas	Drop Shot with slow, bottom-dragging presentation Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked through cover Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around brush and wood cover	Minnows - primary forage based on multiple reports Shad - actively pursued around brush areas Bluegill - beginning to move shallow	Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Bass are actively feeding along structure edges and in flooded brush, showing aggressive feeding behavior during moderate temperature periods Fish are utilizing both shallow and deep water zones, suggesting daily movement patterns based on temperature and light conditions	Flooded brush and brush piles, especially those near depth changes Ledges with adjacent deep water access Shallow bank areas with parallel structure	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly along structure Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') near brush Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) parallel to shoreline	Perch Bluegill Shad	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Legg Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-68	Largemouth bass are actively feeding to build energy reserves for winter, following baitfish schools and relating to woody cover Fish are transitioning from summer to fall patterns, moving between shallow feeding areas and deeper staging areas throughout the day	Brush piles near depth transitions, especially those adjacent to feeding flats Shallow flats with remaining vegetation near deep water access Main lake points and irregular shoreline features that concentrate baitfish	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to shoreline structure Spinnerbaits around brush and timber Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in and around brush piles Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for actively feeding fish	Shad schools moving into creeks and pockets Bluegill remaining near shallow cover Crawfish active around brush and woody structure	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	45-67	Largemouth bass are maintaining moderate activity levels near brush piles, with a preference for slow-moving presentations as indicated by recent reports Fish are likely concentrating in areas with good ambush points due to the moderately irregular shoreline, particularly around woody cover	Brush piles, particularly those in deeper water that provide winter sanctuary Irregular shoreline points with nearby deep water access Deep water transitions near woody cover	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly through brush piles Football Jigs dragged slowly near brush pile edges Shakey Heads worked methodically around woody cover	Crawfish, which are a primary winter forage as confirmed by recent reports Small bluegill seeking shelter in the same brush piles	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Legg Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow brush piles adjacent to deeper water, providing staging areas for pre-spawn bass	Secondary points with mixed rock and wood cover leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles in shallow protected areas, especially those near spawning flats	Shallow reeds and flooded brush offering spawning habitat
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Flooded brush and brush piles in 5-15 foot depth range	Reed edges and shallow cover adjacent to deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Flooded brush and brush piles, especially those near depth changes	Ledges with adjacent deep water access
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles near depth transitions, especially those adjacent to feeding flats	Shallow flats with remaining vegetation near deep water access
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles, particularly those in deeper water that provide winter sanctuary	Irregular shoreline points with nearby deep water access

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small bluegill in shallow brush areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage based on recent fishing reports	Bluegill - common spring forage around spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Minnows - primary forage based on multiple reports	Shad - actively pursued around brush areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Perch	Bluegill
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools moving into creeks and pockets	Bluegill remaining near shallow cover
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish, which are a primary winter forage as confirmed by recent reports	Small bluegill seeking shelter in the same brush piles

Bait Colors by Season for Legg Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Pink Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

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