Lower Long Lake
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How to Fish Lower Long Lake
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Lower Long Lake produces Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, and more. Below are season-by-season fishing patterns by species.
Spring
Spring (Pre-Spawn) Largemouth Bass on Lower Long Lake
For spring (pre-spawn) largemouth bass on Lower Long Lake, work lipless crankbaits worked along emerging vegetation edges around secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats in 8-12 foot depth with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 48-58°F. 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
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| Water temp | 48-58°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging vegetation edges; Blade Baits worked slowly through staging areas; Soft Jerkbaits with long pauses for cold fronts |
| Forage | Perch schooling in pre-spawn areas, Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows, Bluegill moving toward spawning areas |
| Structure | Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats in 8-12 foot depth, Deep weed edge transitions where winter and spring patterns intersect |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
Spring (Spawn) Largemouth Bass on Lower Long Lake
For spring (spawn) largemouth bass on Lower Long Lake, work neko rigs worked slowly along weed edges with subtle twitches around outside edges of pencil reeds where they transition to deeper water with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 58-65°F. 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
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| Water temp | 58-65°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Neko Rigs worked slowly along weed edges with subtle twitches; Shakey Heads dragged slowly through transitional areas; Soft Jerkbaits with long pauses between twitches |
| Forage | Minnows concentrated along weed edges, Small bluegills beginning to move shallow, Perch relating to deeper vegetation |
| Structure | Outside edges of pencil reeds where they transition to deeper water, Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly near potential spawning flats |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Green Colors |
Spring (Post-Spawn) Largemouth Bass on Lower Long Lake
For spring (post-spawn) largemouth bass on Lower Long Lake, work drop shot with 6-inch finesse worms, worked slowly along weed edges around deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly where submerged vegetation meets deeper water with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 70-74°F. 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
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| Water temp | 70-74°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | 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 |
| Forage | Perch moving along weed edges, Bluegill establishing in vegetation |
| Structure | Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly where submerged vegetation meets deeper water, Secondary points with access to deeper water and vegetation |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Chartreuse Colors |
Summer
Summer Largemouth Bass on Lower Long Lake
For summer largemouth bass on Lower Long Lake, work shakey heads worked along deep weed edges around deep weed edges with northern milfoil in 8-15 foot range with natural craw colors baits. Water temps run 70-78°F. 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
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| Water temp | 70-78°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | Deep weed edges with northern milfoil in 8-15 foot range; Lily pad fields in shallow areas; Docks with adjacent vegetation |
| Best techniques | Shakey Heads worked along deep weed edges; Frogs/Toads worked over lily pads; Bladed Jigs around dock areas |
| Forage | Crawfish in and around vegetation, Bluegill in shallow cover, Various minnows along weed edges |
| Structure | Deep weed edges with northern milfoil in 8-15 foot range, Lily pad fields in shallow areas |
| Bait colors | Natural Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals, Green Colors |
Fall
Fall Largemouth Bass on Lower Long Lake
For fall largemouth bass on Lower Long Lake, work soft body swimbaits (small/medium) worked steadily over and through weeds around deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly where vegetation transitions to breaks with dark neutrals baits. Water temps run 48-58°F. 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
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| Water temp | 48-58°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | 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 |
| Forage | Minnows congregating around weed edges and matted grass, Bluegill relating to thick vegetation and reed areas |
| Structure | Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly where vegetation transitions to breaks, Matted grass patches with active baitfish present |
| Bait colors | Dark Neutrals, Natural Baitfish Colors |
Pattern summary
| Season | Species | Structure | Forage | Bait colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats in 8-12 foot depth | Perch schooling in pre-spawn areas | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | Outside edges of pencil reeds where they transition to deeper water | Minnows concentrated along weed edges | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Green Colors |
| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly where submerged vegetation meets deeper water | Perch moving along weed edges | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Chartreuse Colors |
| Summer | Largemouth Bass | Deep weed edges with northern milfoil in 8-15 foot range | Crawfish in and around vegetation | Natural Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals, Green Colors |
| Fall | Largemouth Bass | Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, particularly where vegetation transitions to breaks | Minnows congregating around weed edges and matted grass | Dark Neutrals, Natural Baitfish Colors |
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Lower Long Lake fishing FAQ
- How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lower Long Lake in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?
- Water temp 48-58°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging vegetation edges, Blade Baits worked slowly through staging areas, Soft Jerkbaits with long pauses for cold fronts. Primary forage: Perch schooling in pre-spawn areas, Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows, Bluegill moving toward spawning areas. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lower Long Lake in Spring (Spawn)?
- Water temp 58-65°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Neko Rigs worked slowly along weed edges with subtle twitches, Shakey Heads dragged slowly through transitional areas, Soft Jerkbaits with long pauses between twitches. Primary forage: Minnows concentrated along weed edges, Small bluegills beginning to move shallow, Perch relating to deeper vegetation. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Green Colors.
- How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lower Long Lake in Spring (Post-Spawn)?
- Water temp 70-74°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: 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. Primary forage: Perch moving along weed edges, Bluegill establishing in vegetation. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Chartreuse Colors.
- How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lower Long Lake in Summer?
- Water temp 70-78°F. 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 Key locations: Deep weed edges with northern milfoil in 8-15 foot range; Lily pad fields in shallow areas; Docks with adjacent vegetation. Best techniques: Shakey Heads worked along deep weed edges, Frogs/Toads worked over lily pads, Bladed Jigs around dock areas. Primary forage: Crawfish in and around vegetation, Bluegill in shallow cover, Various minnows along weed edges. Best bait colors: Natural Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals, Green Colors.
- How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Lower Long Lake in Fall?
- Water temp 48-58°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: 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. Primary forage: Minnows congregating around weed edges and matted grass, Bluegill relating to thick vegetation and reed areas. Best bait colors: Dark Neutrals, Natural Baitfish Colors.