| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 45-54 | - Bass are staging in pre-spawn areas, actively feeding but remaining temperature sensitive. Fish are moving between deeper grass edges and shallow flats as water temperatures fluctuate between 45-54°F
- Fish showing light bites and selective feeding patterns, with increased activity during warmer parts of the day. Multiple reports indicate fish relating strongly to structure transitions
| - Docks adjacent to spawning flats, particularly in wind-protected pockets
- Deep grass edges in 7-foot or less water with nearby shallow flats
- Points with presence of baitfish, especially those near spawning bays
| - Bladed Jigs slow-rolled just over grass tops
- Finesse Jigs skipped under docks
- Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly along transition areas
| - Bluegill concentrating near dock areas and grass edges
- Baitfish schools gathering on points and channel swings
| - Dark Neutrals
- Chartreuse Colors
- Natural Craw Colors
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Common Carp | 52-65 | - Common Carp are beginning to move from winter holding areas to warmer, shallower flats as they prepare for spawning. They become increasingly active feeding on emerging vegetation and bottom-dwelling organisms.
- Fish are congregating in groups in pre-spawn staging areas, particularly near shallow bays and coves where water warms first
| - Shallow, dark-bottomed bays and coves where water warms first (2-6 feet deep)
- Transitions between emerging vegetation and deeper water (6-8 feet)
- Protected areas near docks with submerged vegetation
| - Live Bait Rigs with hair rigs and pack bait methods
- Texas Rigs (Worming) with scented soft plastics dragged slowly through vegetation
| - Bottom-dwelling invertebrates and emerging vegetation
- Small bluegills and minnows in shallow areas
| - Dark Neutrals
- Natural Craw Colors
- Green Colors
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 45-58 | - Smallmouth bass are transitioning to pre-spawn areas, actively feeding while moving from winter depths to staging areas near spawning flats
- Fish are becoming more aggressive as water warms, targeting perch along break lines and points, especially in the Hoisington area of the lake
| - Main lake points and break lines, particularly in the Hoisington area
- Rocky transitions between deep winter holes and shallow spawning flats
- Protected coves with firm bottom composition where pre-spawn staging occurs
| - Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) on 1/4-3/8 oz heads worked along breaks and points
- Drop Shot with finesse presentations for more pressured fish
- Hard Jerkbaits worked with longer pauses to target actively feeding fish
| - Perch - primary forage during pre-spawn period as confirmed by fishing reports
- Bluegill - secondary forage present in the lake system
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Green Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 68-78 | - Post-spawn largemouth bass actively transitioning between spawning areas and early summer patterns, showing varying levels of activity as they recover from spawn
- Fish relating heavily to dock structures and grass edges, feeding opportunistically on bluegill
| - Docks with adjacent grass beds in 5-10 foot depth range
- Remaining healthy grass patches following vegetation treatment
- Protected spawning bays transitioning to early summer patterns
| - Texas Rigs (Worming) - skipped or dragged through grass
- Shakey Heads - worked slowly around dock posts
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) - for active fish chasing bluegill
| - Bluegill - primary forage especially around docks and vegetation
- Recently spawned fry - becoming increasingly important as secondary forage
| - Dark Neutrals
- Natural Baitfish Colors
- Green Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Common Carp | 62-75 | - Carp are moving into shallow, vegetated areas (2-6 feet) to spawn, particularly in areas with matted grass and lily pads
- Fish are more active during daylight hours, frequently rolling and showing themselves in spawning areas
- Groups of carp can be found cruising and feeding in pre-spawn staging areas adjacent to spawning flats
| - Shallow, vegetated bays and coves with matted grass and lily pads
- Protected areas near docks with adjacent vegetation
- Shallow flats with submerged grass in 4-8 feet of water
| - Live Bait Rigs with light leads to avoid spooking fish
- Bobbers with suspended baits over vegetation
- Texas Rigs (Worming) through vegetation gaps
| - Natural vegetation and algae
- Small invertebrates in vegetation
- Bluegills in shallow areas
| - Dark Neutrals
- Natural Craw Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 55-65 | - Smallmouth bass are actively engaging in spawning behavior, with males guarding nests in protected areas near points and firm-bottom coves
- Fish are moving between staging areas and spawning sites, primarily active during warmer parts of the day
- Pre/post spawn fish are actively feeding on perch and bluegill around vegetation edges and points
| - Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse vegetation in 2-6 foot depth
- Points and breaks adjacent to spawning bays in 7-12 foot depth
- Submerged vegetation edges in 7-10 foot range near spawning areas
| - Tubes worked slowly around spawning areas and transition points
- Ned Rigs with subtle presentations near bedding areas
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for actively feeding fish on the edges
| - Perch congregating near vegetation edges and points
- Bluegill becoming active in shallow spawning bays
- Small crayfish emerging in rocky areas
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 68-75 | - Post-spawn bass are actively feeding to recover energy, targeting bluegills and minnows in shallow vegetation
- Fish are establishing summer patterns, splitting time between shallow cover and nearby deeper edges
| - Matted grass and lily pad fields in 2-6 foot depths
- Weed edges near deeper water in 7-10 foot range
- Protected spawning bays transitioning to early summer patterns
| - Frogs/Toads worked over matted vegetation
- Texas Rigs (Worming) through lily pads and grass edges
- Swim Jigs along weed edges
| - Bluegill in shallow vegetation and spawning areas
- Minnows along weed edges and transition areas
| - Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Green Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Common Carp | 62-72 | - Post-spawn carp are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily in warmer, shallow areas with vegetation
- Fish are moving between shallow feeding areas and slightly deeper staging areas throughout the day
- Actively searching for natural food sources in and around submerged vegetation and organic matter
| - Shallow grass and lily pad edges in 2-4 feet of water
- Dock areas with nearby vegetation
- Areas with matted grass and organic matter in 4-6 feet
| - Live Bait Rigs with corn, boilies, or dough balls
- Bobbers suspended baits over vegetation
- Texas Rigs (Worming) with artificial corn or soft plastic craw imitations
| - Natural vegetation and algae
- Small invertebrates in vegetation
- Juvenile bluegills in shallow areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 62-72 | - Post-spawn smallmouth are actively recovering and beginning to feed aggressively, establishing summer patterns along points and grass edges in 7-15 foot range
- Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer feeding zones, using submerged vegetation and rock-to-grass transitions as primary holding areas
| - Points with submerged vegetation in 7-10 foot range
- Rock-to-grass transition areas along breaks
- Secondary points with access to deeper water
| - Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked along grass edges
- Drop Shot with finesse presentations around points
- Ned Rigs worked slowly through transition areas
| - Perch relating to grass edges
- Bluegill beginning to establish in vegetation
- Small baitfish transitioning to summer patterns
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Green Colors
- Natural Craw Colors
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