| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 48-62 | - Fish are transitioning from winter deep water (12-15ft) to shallow feeding zones (4-6ft), with increased activity during afternoon sun
- Bass are staging near pre-spawn areas, actively feeding but remaining close to deeper water escape routes
| - Weed lines in transition areas between 6-10 feet of water
- Docks with access to deeper water
- Submerged brush piles in 10-foot depths
| - Hard Jerkbaits worked slowly along transition areas
- Drop Shot with subtle presentations near docks and cover
- Bladed Jigs slow-rolled along weed edges
| - Bluegill in shallow areas near cover
- Small baitfish schools in transition areas
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 53-56 | - Smallmouth bass are actively moving shallow (2-8 feet) and cruising sandy flats in preparation for spawning
- Fish are showing increased feeding activity as water temperatures rise into the mid-50s
- Multiple fish can be found grouped in similar areas, indicating pre-spawn staging behavior
| - Sandy bottom flats in 2-8 feet of water
- Areas with submerged vegetation near spawning flats
- Deeper transition areas in 10-15 feet adjacent to spawning flats
| - Hard Jerkbaits with jerk-jerk-pause cadence, 2-4 second pauses
- Ned Rigs dragged slowly along bottom in slightly deeper water
- Drop Shot with finesse presentations for pressured fish
| - Perch - primary forage based on recent reports
- Bluegill - secondary forage mentioned in reports
- Small baitfish utilizing shallow flats
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 60-68 | - Bass are heavily focused on spawning activities, with some fish actively on beds in 4-5 feet of water while others, particularly larger females, are staging in slightly deeper water 10-12 feet near spawning flats
- Fish are exhibiting aggressive territorial behavior around beds and dock areas, while non-spawning fish are actively feeding on bluegill in transition areas
| - Docks in 4-6 feet of water, particularly those near spawning flats
- Deeper seed beds in 10-12 feet adjacent to spawning areas
- Protected inlets with weedy areas and visible beds
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with creature baits around docks and visible beds
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along deeper staging areas
- Hard Jerkbaits in 6-8 foot depths near scattered rocks
| - Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports
- Perch - evidenced by successful perch-pattern cranks
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Natural Baitfish Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 57-68 | - Actively spawning with males guarding beds in shallow water, showing aggressive territorial behavior around docks and submerged vegetation
- Fish are highly visible and aggressive, striking reactively at threats to their spawning beds
| - Shallow dock areas in 2-4 feet of water, particularly corners and sides of docks
- Submerged vegetation beds in protected areas
- Boulder and rock areas in shallow water suitable for spawning
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) - weightless presentation around beds and dock areas
- Drop Shot - for more finesse approach when fish are pressured
- Tubes - worked slowly around visible beds and dock areas
| - Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple fishing reports
- Perch - secondary forage mentioned in lake profile
| - Dark Neutrals
- Natural Craw Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-68 | - Post-spawn largemouth are transitioning from bedding areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy
- Fish are utilizing dock areas as primary ambush points, showing aggressive strikes on slower-moving baits
| - Docks with adjacent deeper water, especially those near spawning flats
- Weed edges and submerged vegetation in 6-10 feet of water
- Protected coves with brush piles
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around docks and vegetation
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) along weed edges
- Shakey Heads near dock posts and brush piles
| - Bluegill, particularly around dock areas
- Small baitfish gathering around emerging vegetation
| - Dark Neutrals
- Natural Craw Colors
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 62-68 | - Post-spawn smallmouth are actively feeding near docks and shallow structure, recuperating energy after the spawn while protecting fry
- Fish are showing aggressive feeding behavior during shaded periods, particularly around dock edges where bluegill are present
| - Docks with adjacent spawning flats in 4-5 feet of water
- Shaded edges of docks where bluegill congregate
- Rock piles and mixed bottom areas near shoreline structures
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with soft plastics around dock edges and posts
- Ned Rigs worked slowly along dock edges and rocky areas
- Drop Shot with finesse baits in slightly deeper water adjacent to spawning areas
| - Bluegill gathering around dock structures
- Small panfish species in shallow waters
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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