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Lower Long Lake

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lower Long Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Bass are transitioning from winter deep water patterns to staging areas near spawning flats, becoming increasingly active as water temperatures rise Feeding activity increases during this pre-spawn period, with fish actively searching for high-protein forage to prepare for spawning	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats in 8-12 foot depth Deep weed edge transitions where winter and spring patterns intersect Protected coves with emerging vegetation, especially on north-facing banks that warm faster	Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging vegetation edges Blade Baits worked slowly through staging areas Soft Jerkbaits with long pauses for cold fronts	Perch schooling in pre-spawn areas Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows Bluegill moving toward spawning areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Prespawn staging fish holding off primary spawning flats, moving slowly and deliberately due to cooler than normal temperatures (61°F) Fish are showing preference for subtle presentations, avoiding aggressive moving baits due to cooler conditions	Outside edges of pencil reeds where they transition to deeper water Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly near potential spawning flats Secondary points with submerged vegetation leading to spawning bays	Neko Rigs worked slowly along weed edges with subtle twitches Shakey Heads dragged slowly through transitional areas Soft Jerkbaits with long pauses between twitches	Minnows concentrated along weed edges Small bluegills beginning to move shallow Perch relating to deeper vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	70-74	Post-spawn largemouth transitioning to deeper water, actively feeding to recover energy along weed edges and points Most active during cloudy conditions, utilizing 8-15 foot depths with aggressive feeding periods	Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly where submerged vegetation meets deeper water Secondary points with access to deeper water and vegetation Transition areas between shallow spawning bays and summer deep-water haunts	Drop Shot with 6-inch finesse worms, worked slowly along weed edges Soft Jerkbaits worked through emerging vegetation Texas Rigs (Worming) along deeper weed edges	Perch moving along weed edges Bluegill establishing in vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	70-78	Bass are actively feeding in both shallow and deep vegetation zones, with peak activity in 5-15 foot depth range Fish showing aggressive feeding patterns around vegetation edges and dock areas, particularly during lower light conditions	Deep weed edges with northern milfoil in 8-15 foot range Lily pad fields in shallow areas Docks with adjacent vegetation	Shakey Heads worked along deep weed edges Frogs/Toads worked over lily pads Bladed Jigs around dock areas	Crawfish in and around vegetation Bluegill in shallow cover Various minnows along weed edges	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lower Long Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Bass are actively feeding on the deep weed edges and matted grass areas, showing aggressive behavior during cloudy conditions Fish are transitioning between shallow and deep water, with more consistent activity along deep weed lines in 8-15 foot range	Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly where vegetation transitions to breaks Matted grass patches with active baitfish present Pencil reed areas with adjacent deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked steadily over and through weeds Grass Jigs pitched to thick cover and worked through vegetation Spinnerbaits with trailer worked along weed edges	Minnows congregating around weed edges and matted grass Bluegill relating to thick vegetation and reed areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Lower Long Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats in 8-12 foot depth	Deep weed edge transitions where winter and spring patterns intersect
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Outside edges of pencil reeds where they transition to deeper water	Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly near potential spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly where submerged vegetation meets deeper water	Secondary points with access to deeper water and vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges with northern milfoil in 8-15 foot range	Lily pad fields in shallow areas
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly where vegetation transitions to breaks	Matted grass patches with active baitfish present

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Perch schooling in pre-spawn areas	Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Minnows concentrated along weed edges	Small bluegills beginning to move shallow
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Perch moving along weed edges	Bluegill establishing in vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish in and around vegetation	Bluegill in shallow cover
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Minnows congregating around weed edges and matted grass	Bluegill relating to thick vegetation and reed areas

Bait Colors by Season for Lower Long Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors

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