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Lower Mission Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 11, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lower Mission Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Fish are moving from winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to prepare for spawning Most active during warmer parts of day, focusing on shallow flats with emerging vegetation	Shallow flats with emerging vegetation in 4-6 feet of water Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats Slightly deeper transitions in 8-12 feet where bigger fish stage	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') Swim Jigs Bladed Jigs	Bluegill Young of year baitfish	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Actively seeking spawning areas in shallow water, particularly around reed beds and pad areas in 2-4 feet of water Males preparing and guarding nests while females stage on nearby deeper structure in 6-12 feet Aggressive territorial behavior around nesting sites, with increased response to intrusive baits	Protected reed beds and pad areas in 2-4 feet of water, especially in warmer bays Secondary points leading into spawning bays Deeper weed edges in 12-16 feet where pre-spawn females stage	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover and beds Swim Jigs through sparse vegetation and between reed stalks Soft Jerkbaits for staging fish near deeper weed edges Wacky Rigs for sight fishing obvious beds	Bluegill concentrating in the same spawning areas Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Fish transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Moving between shallow cover and nearby deeper edges, using vegetation as primary cover	Outer edges of reed beds in 4-6 feet of water Secondary points with access to deeper water (12-16 feet) Sparse vegetation patches near spawning flats	Swim Jigs worked through sparse vegetation Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') parallel to reed edges Texas Rigs (Worming) in vegetation transitions	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallow areas Young of year baitfish emerging in vegetation	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-82	Largemouth bass are actively feeding along weed edges, splitting time between deeper weed edges (12-16 feet) and shallow reed areas as temperatures and light conditions dictate Fish are showing a dual pattern - feeding heavily during lower light periods in shallow cover, then moving to deeper weed edges during bright conditions	Deep weed edges in 12-16 feet of water, especially where they intersect with points or inside turns Shallow reed beds in 2-4 feet, particularly during early morning or overcast conditions Thick vegetation patches adjacent to deeper water access	Grass Jigs worked along deep weed edges with a swimming or hopping retrieve Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked in and around shallow reed areas Swim Jigs targeting the transition areas between shallow and deep vegetation	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports Young of the year perch typically present in weeds this time of year Juvenile bass and other small sunfish in shallow vegetation	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lower Mission Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-75	Actively feeding in shallow vegetation, especially reeds and pad mixes, taking advantage of remaining warm water temperatures Beginning transition to deeper edges of vegetation as water continues to cool, following baitfish movements	Reed and pad mix areas in 4-6 feet of water Deep weed edges in 12-16 feet adjacent to shallow flats Points and inside turns of reed beds where they meet deeper water	Grass Jigs worked through and around reed edges Swim Jigs parallel to weed edges Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') around sparse vegetation	Bluegill concentrated in vegetation Crawfish active in reed areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Lower Mission Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow flats with emerging vegetation in 4-6 feet of water	Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected reed beds and pad areas in 2-4 feet of water, especially in warmer bays	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Outer edges of reed beds in 4-6 feet of water	Secondary points with access to deeper water (12-16 feet)
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 12-16 feet of water, especially where they intersect with points or inside turns	Shallow reed beds in 2-4 feet, particularly during early morning or overcast conditions
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Reed and pad mix areas in 4-6 feet of water	Deep weed edges in 12-16 feet adjacent to shallow flats

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of year baitfish
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating in the same spawning areas	Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallow areas	Young of year baitfish emerging in vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports	Young of the year perch typically present in weeds this time of year
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated in vegetation	Crawfish active in reed areas

Bait Colors by Season for Lower Mission Lake

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

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