Mantrap Lake
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Season
Mantrap Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Drop Shot1
- Swim Jigs1
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)1
Largemouth Bass3 Reports
Northern Pike3 Reports
Recent and Trending Baits
Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Species
Northern Pike
Season
Summer
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Reeds
Fishing early morning or evening hours. Pike hitting swim jigs in or near reeds and pads. Casting well into cover will also trigger strikes once coming out of cover. Also casting squarebills or other crankbaits just off of these areas, but in 8-10 ft of water, is productive.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Summer
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Reeds
Largemouth bass are actively chasing swim jigs in reed beds and lilypads. Bass are seeking cover from the reeds and pads in the hot summer sun and are looking to ambush baitfish at the edges in shallow water.
Top Fishing Techniques
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