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Lower Twin

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lower Twin

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn, moving from deeper creek channels towards shallow staging areas near spawning flats Fish are becoming more active and aggressive, feeding heavily to prepare for spawning	Weedlines near the creek channel on the north end Shallow flats in 6ft of water Protected coves and points with emerging vegetation	Spinnerbaits with grub trailer worked along weedlines Wacky rigs worked slowly in shallow areas Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around emerging vegetation	Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows Bluegill moving towards spawning areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-48	Pre-spawn pike are moving from winter locations to shallow staging areas near spawning habitat, becoming more active with warming water Fish are opportunistically feeding to build energy reserves for spawning, particularly active during warming trends	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water Transitions between deeper winter holes and spawning areas in 4-6 feet Protected coves with slightly warmer water	Inline Spinners worked slowly through shallow vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near vegetation edges Lipless Crankbaits worked through transitional areas	Bluegills concentrated in warming shallows Small baitfish gathering in pre-spawn staging areas Winter-stressed baitfish near vegetation edges	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass are actively in spawn mode, with males guarding nests and females moving between staging and spawning areas Fish are highly territorial and aggressive towards bluegill-sized threats to their nests	Shallow areas near overhanging trees in 2-4 feet of water Protected spawning pockets adjacent to rip rap Shallow vegetation edges in protected coves	Swim Jigs worked around overhanging trees and vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible spawning beds Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) mimicking bluegill	Bluegill Small Perch Small Crayfish	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-48	Northern Pike staging in pre-spawn areas near shallow vegetation, with increased feeding activity as water warms Fish moving between slightly deeper staging areas (4-6ft) and very shallow spawning areas (1-3ft) as temperatures fluctuate	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation near spawning areas Edges of lily pad fields in 4-6 foot depths Protected coves with warming water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through staging areas Spinnerbaits retrieved steadily along vegetation edges Live Bait Rigs positioned near spawning areas	Bluegill congregating in shallow warming areas Small baitfish schools in pre-spawn staging zones	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding to recover energy, targeting bluegill and other forage in and around shallow vegetation Fish are establishing summer patterns, moving between shallow vegetation and slightly deeper adjacent areas throughout the day	Edges of lily pad fields in 4-6 foot depth range Submerged vegetation adjacent to creek channel Protected coves with emerging vegetation	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) Swim Jigs Spinnerbaits	Bluegill beginning their spawn cycle Young of the year baitfish emerging in vegetation	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	52-65	Post-spawn pike are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting shallow areas with vegetation and ambush points Fish are making frequent forays into 4-6 foot depth ranges, particularly during peak feeding periods Given the turbid water (3.6 ft visibility), pike are heavily relying on lateral line sensing and responding well to baits with strong vibration and flash	Shallow vegetation edges in 4-6 foot depth ranges where vegetation meets clearer water Points and coves with emerging vegetation, especially those adjacent to slightly deeper water Lily pad fields and submerged vegetation patches near shoreline structures	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to vegetation edges Inline Spinners retrieved at moderate speeds through vegetation gaps Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked just above vegetation Lipless Crankbaits yo-yoed through sparse vegetation	Bluegill concentrating in emerging vegetation Young-of-year baitfish beginning to school in shallow areas Various minnow species utilizing vegetated areas for cover	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns 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	Bass are actively feeding in and around dense vegetation, particularly during early morning and evening hours Fish are holding tight to cover during bright midday periods, requiring precise presentations to vegetation edges Regular feeding windows coincide with bluegill activity in shallow vegetation zones	Dense lily pad fields in 2-4 feet of water Edges of submerged vegetation in 4-6 foot depth range Creek channel edges where they intersect with vegetation	Frogs/Toads worked across lily pads and vegetation mats Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) into pockets and edges of vegetation Swim Jigs parallel to weed edges	Bluegill populations in shallow vegetation Young of year baitfish in weed edges Crawfish in vegetation roots	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Northern Pike	68-78	Pike actively patrolling weed edges in 4-6 ft depth range, ambushing prey from vegetation Feeding most actively during early morning and evening hours, seeking cooler water near vegetation	Outer edges of lily pad fields where they meet open water Submerged vegetation edges in 4-6 ft depth range Points and coves with mixed vegetation	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) retrieved steadily along vegetation breaks Inline Spinners retrieved through gaps in vegetation	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation Various small baitfish relating to weed edges	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Lower Twin

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-65	Bass are actively chasing baitfish in shallow water (4ft or less), showing aggressive feeding behavior before winter Fish are relating heavily to remaining vegetation, especially lily pads, using these areas as ambush points	Shallow vegetation edges and lily pads in 4ft or less Creek channel edges where they meet shallow flats Shoreline areas where baitfish are being pushed by bass	Texas Rigs (Worming) with weightless presentation around vegetation Bladed Jigs with slow retrieve near lily pads Spinnerbaits parallel to shoreline following baitfish schools	Minnows/Shad schools Bluegill	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	45-65	Pike actively chasing prey along vegetation edges, particularly targeting concentrated bluegill populations Following baitfish movements to shallower water, utilizing ambush points near vegetation	Deep edges of submerged vegetation in 4-6 foot depth range Points and coves with remaining vegetation Shallow flats where baitfish are being pushed	Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) with slow retrieve along vegetation edges Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) mimicking bluegill near vegetation	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation Various small baitfish being pushed shallow by cooling waters	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	34-42	Pike maintaining active feeding patterns in limited open water areas, primarily focused on baitfish schools Fish concentrating near drop-offs and vegetation edges where prey is most accessible More aggressive during warmer periods of the day, especially during stable weather	Deep edges of remaining vegetation in 4-6 foot range Areas with current or moving water that remains ice-free Points and inside turns where vegetation meets slightly deeper water	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Spoons Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)	Concentrated schools of bluegill Small baitfish pushed into remaining open water areas Stressed or dying baitfish near temperature transitions	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Ice	Northern Pike	33-39	Pike will be most active during early morning and late afternoon, concentrating near remaining green vegetation edges and areas with abundant baitfish schools Fish become more lethargic during mid-winter, requiring slower presentations and spending more time in slightly deeper water adjacent to vegetation	Edges of remaining green vegetation in 4-6 foot depth range Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water where vegetation meets clearer water Points and inside turns with remaining vegetation that concentrate baitfish	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups with live bait positioned at varying depths Ice Fishing Spoons worked with aggressive jigging followed by pauses Ice Fishing Jigs tipped with minnows for finesse presentation	Bluegill concentrating in remaining vegetation Small baitfish schools in mid-depth ranges	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Lower Twin

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weedlines near the creek channel on the north end	Shallow flats in 6ft of water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water	Transitions between deeper winter holes and spawning areas in 4-6 feet
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow areas near overhanging trees in 2-4 feet of water	Protected spawning pockets adjacent to rip rap
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation near spawning areas	Edges of lily pad fields in 4-6 foot depths
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Edges of lily pad fields in 4-6 foot depth range	Submerged vegetation adjacent to creek channel
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow vegetation edges in 4-6 foot depth ranges where vegetation meets clearer water	Points and coves with emerging vegetation, especially those adjacent to slightly deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dense lily pad fields in 2-4 feet of water	Edges of submerged vegetation in 4-6 foot depth range
Summer	Northern Pike	Outer edges of lily pad fields where they meet open water	Submerged vegetation edges in 4-6 ft depth range
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shallow vegetation edges and lily pads in 4ft or less	Creek channel edges where they meet shallow flats
Fall	Northern Pike	Deep edges of submerged vegetation in 4-6 foot depth range	Points and coves with remaining vegetation
Winter	Northern Pike	Deep edges of remaining vegetation in 4-6 foot range	Areas with current or moving water that remains ice-free
Ice	Northern Pike	Edges of remaining green vegetation in 4-6 foot depth range	Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water where vegetation meets clearer water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows	Bluegill moving towards spawning areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegills concentrated in warming shallows	Small baitfish gathering in pre-spawn staging areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Small Perch
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegill congregating in shallow warming areas	Small baitfish schools in pre-spawn staging zones
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning their spawn cycle	Young of the year baitfish emerging in vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrating in emerging vegetation	Young-of-year baitfish beginning to school in shallow areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill populations in shallow vegetation	Young of year baitfish in weed edges
Summer	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation	Various small baitfish relating to weed edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Minnows/Shad schools	Bluegill
Fall	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation	Various small baitfish being pushed shallow by cooling waters
Winter	Northern Pike	Concentrated schools of bluegill	Small baitfish pushed into remaining open water areas
Ice	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrating in remaining vegetation	Small baitfish schools in mid-depth ranges

Bait Colors by Season for Lower Twin

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Ice	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors

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