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Little River Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 14, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Little River Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	49-55	Bass transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding but remaining close to deep water access Fish becoming more active with warming trends, showing increased feeding activity around standing timber and other vertical structure Moving between depths throughout the day, pushing shallower during warm afternoons	Standing timber in 12-15 foot depth range with access to spawning flats Secondary points with brush piles near spawning pockets Rock piles and riprap areas that warm quickly in afternoon sun	Drop Shot with finesse presentations around standing timber Shakey Heads worked slowly along depth transitions Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') parallel to points and timber edges	Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming areas Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	49-55	Bass are transitioning into spawning behavior with the 49°F water temperature, staging near shallow spawning flats and protected areas Fish are actively responding to wind-generated current, positioning on windblown banks for feeding opportunities Moving between pre-spawn staging areas and shallow spawning locations based on daily temperature fluctuations	Windblown banks with submerged vegetation Protected coves with grass Shallow rock piles near spawning flats Brush piles in 4-8 foot staging areas	Bladed Jigs worked through grass Spinnerbaits on windblown banks Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover	Bluegill Crawfish emerging from winter patterns	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, showing increased aggression toward surface baits Fish are making daily movements between shallow cover and nearby deeper water as temperatures fluctuate	Submerged vegetation edges near deeper water access Standing timber in 8-15 foot depths Rock piles and rip rap areas, especially on windblown banks	Hard Topwater (Walking) worked along vegetation edges, especially early and late Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around submerged vegetation and timber Swim Jigs parallel to grass lines and through bluegill beds	Bluegill beginning to stage for spawn Small baitfish relating to vegetation edges	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	77-85	Fish are exhibiting a clear daily movement pattern - active shallow early morning on grass lines and points, then moving deeper as the sun rises Actively feeding around brush piles and rock piles during midday hours, particularly near bluegill spawning areas Showing strong response to wind-generated current, especially on main lake points and grass lines	Main lake grass lines adjacent to deeper water, especially those affected by wind Brush piles in 8-14 foot range, particularly those near bluegill beds Rock piles and offshore structure during midday hours Standing timber near deep water access	Bladed Jigs worked through grass lines early morning Drop Shot around brush piles and deeper structure Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for brush pile fishing Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') for rock piles and deeper structure	Bluegill, especially around spawning areas and brush piles Crappie, particularly around deeper structure	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Little River Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-72	Actively feeding on bluegill around vegetation and brush, with increased activity near points and laydowns as evidenced by recent fishing reports Moving between shallow and deeper structure throughout the day, following baitfish movements and responding to light conditions	Main lake points with nearby deep water access, especially those with brush or rock Submerged vegetation edges adjacent to deeper water Brush piles in 8-15 foot range	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along points and vegetation edges Bladed Jigs around submerged vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) near laydowns and brush Drop Shot when fish are holding tight to brush piles	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple recent fishing reports Shad - typical secondary fall forage in lakes of this type	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	42-52	Largemouth bass are congregating in deep brush piles and standing timber, moving minimally to conserve energy Fish become more active during warmer parts of the day, especially around midday when water temperatures peak	Deep brush piles and standing timber in 12-14 foot range Rock piles adjacent to deep water Protected coves with reduced wind exposure	Blade Baits worked slowly through deep structure Drop Shot with subtle movements near brush Football Jigs dragged slowly along rocky bottom	Suspended bluegill in and around deep cover Baitfish schools concentrated in deeper water	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Little River Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Standing timber in 12-15 foot depth range with access to spawning flats	Secondary points with brush piles near spawning pockets
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Windblown banks with submerged vegetation	Protected coves with grass
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation edges near deeper water access	Standing timber in 8-15 foot depths
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Main lake grass lines adjacent to deeper water, especially those affected by wind	Brush piles in 8-14 foot range, particularly those near bluegill beds
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points with nearby deep water access, especially those with brush or rock	Submerged vegetation edges adjacent to deeper water
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep brush piles and standing timber in 12-14 foot range	Rock piles adjacent to deep water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming areas	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Crawfish emerging from winter patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to stage for spawn	Small baitfish relating to vegetation edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill, especially around spawning areas and brush piles	Crappie, particularly around deeper structure
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple recent fishing reports	Shad - typical secondary fall forage in lakes of this type
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Suspended bluegill in and around deep cover	Baitfish schools concentrated in deeper water

Bait Colors by Season for Little River Lake

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

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