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Middle Twin

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Middle Twin

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Fish are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, actively seeking warmer water and beginning to feed more aggressively Movement patterns focus on transitions between deeper wintering areas and shallow spawning flats, particularly along creek channels	Creek channel bends adjacent to spawning flats with emerging lily pads Points and transitions near deeper water access Areas where coontail vegetation is beginning to emerge in 4-8 foot depths	Lipless Crankbaits worked along vegetation edges and through sparse cover Jerkbaits worked slowly with long pauses in clearer pockets Structure Jigs worked along channel edges and points	Bluegill transitioning to shallow water Minnows congregating near emerging vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Pre-spawn walleyes are transitioning from winter locations to spawning areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are most active during dawn and dusk due to limited water clarity (1.5m Secchi), with increased shallow water activity	Rock-weed transition areas in 8-12 foot depth range, particularly along the lake's elongated structure Points with mixed rock and vegetation in 6-10 foot depth Coontail vegetation edges adjacent to slightly deeper water	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom transitions Lipless Crankbaits paralleling vegetation edges Live Bait Rigs with minnows near rock-weed transition areas	Shad concentrating near vegetation edges Small perch relating to weed-rock transition areas Minnows gathering in pre-spawn locations	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Bass are actively spawning with water temperatures in the 70s, focusing on shallow flats and protected areas near vegetation Fish are establishing territories around spawning areas, with some pre-spawn and post-spawn fish utilizing nearby creek channels	Sparse lily pad areas adjacent to creek channels Shallow flats with submerged vegetation Protected spawning pockets near shoreline structure	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through vegetation Bladed Jigs around sparse cover Shakey Heads for bedding fish	Bluegill Shad	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Walleye are in spawning mode, migrating to shallow rocky areas and gravel points, most active during dawn and dusk due to limited water clarity Post-spawn fish will stage near vegetation edges in 8-12ft, using coontail as cover while recovering	Rocky points and gravel areas in 2-6 foot depth range for spawning activity Coontail edges in 8-12 foot range for post-spawn recovery Transitions between rock and vegetation along the lake's elongated structure	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along rocky points and spawning areas Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with slow, subtle movements Blade Baits worked with gentle lifts near vegetation edges for post-spawn fish	Shad congregating near vegetation edges Smaller fish utilizing coontail beds for cover Crayfish emerging from winter patterns in rocky areas	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Post-spawn bass are actively recovering and beginning to feed more aggressively, establishing patterns around available cover in 4-8 foot depth ranges Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer locations, using creek channels as migration routes	Coontail vegetation edges adjacent to spawning flats Creek channel bends with nearby lily pad fields Secondary points with access to deeper water	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to vegetation edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around lily pads and vegetation Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along channel edges	Bluegill concentrated around vegetation Small shad schools beginning to form Minnows in shallow cover	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	48-58	Post-spawn walleye are actively recovering and beginning to feed, transitioning from spawning areas to early-season feeding locations Fish are utilizing vegetation edges and rock-weed transition areas in 8-12 foot depths during feeding periods Due to the 5-foot water clarity, walleye are most active during dawn, dusk, and overcast conditions	Coontail vegetation edges in 8-12 foot depths, especially where they meet rocky substrate Main lake points with mixed rock and weed composition Shallow to mid-depth transitions along the lake's elongated structure	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along vegetation edges and transition areas Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') during low light periods near vegetation edges Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with minnow presentations in deeper vegetation edges	Shad concentrating near vegetation edges Small perch utilizing weed growth Juvenile panfish emerging in vegetated areas	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-85	Fish are establishing summer patterns, relating heavily to the coontail vegetation and creek channel edges, with most active feeding during early morning and evening hours During midday, bass move slightly deeper or tuck into dense vegetation cover, especially with the moderate staining (1.5m Secchi) providing comfortable shade conditions	Deep edges of coontail vegetation beds, especially where they intersect with creek channels Points with mixed vegetation and depth transitions in 8-10 foot range Shaded areas under overhanging vegetation or near deeper creek channels during peak daylight hours	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around thick vegetation and cover Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) early and late in the day along vegetation edges Frogs/Toads over vegetation mats during low light periods	Bluegill concentrated around vegetation edges Shad schools moving along creek channel edges Minnows relating to vegetation and shallow structure	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-78	Walleye are primarily active during dawn, dusk, and nighttime due to the lake's limited clarity (1.5m Secchi), retreating to deeper structures during bright daylight Fish are relating strongly to weed edges and points, using these areas as primary feeding zones, especially where vegetation meets depth changes	Weed edges in 8-12 foot depth range, especially where coontail meets deeper water Main lake points with mixed rock and vegetation composition Deep-shallow transitions along the lake's elongated structure	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along weed edges and depth transitions Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') during low light periods near vegetation Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') in gaps within weed beds	Shad - primary forage base confirmed by fishing reports Small panfish relating to vegetation Juvenile perch in weed beds	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Middle Twin

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-68	Actively feeding on shad and minnows in vegetation and around ledges, with increased activity near green coontail patches Moving between shallow vegetation and deeper ledges, with feeding periods near structure transitions	Green coontail vegetation patches in shallow water Ledges with mixed rock and weed cover Transition areas between vegetation and deeper water	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') with straight retrieve over vegetation Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked with pause-and-go around ledges Grass Jigs flipped into green coontail patches	Shad schooling near vegetation Minnows around ledges and structure	Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Walleye	52-65	Actively feeding on shad around points and structural elements, with increased activity during lower light conditions due to the lake's limited clarity Transitioning between shallow and deeper zones along defined routes, using the lake's elongated shape as a migration corridor	Main lake points in 8-10 foot depth range, especially those with rock and weed contact Vegetation edges adjacent to deeper water, particularly where coontail meets depth transitions Deep-shallow transitions along the lake's length where baitfish concentrate	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') with straight retrieve along points and structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are holding tighter to structure Blade Baits worked along depth transitions to target actively feeding fish	Shad, concentrated around points and vegetation edges Small perch utilizing weed edges and rock transitions	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	38-45	Walleye are concentrating in the deepest available basin areas and along steep contour transitions during winter open water, staging near access points to shallower feeding zones Fish become more active during low-light periods, making dawn and dusk prime feeding windows due to the lake's limited clarity (1.5m Secchi)	Deep basin areas near structural transitions, particularly in the 12-15 foot range given the lake's average depth Points and breaks along the elongated lake shape where deep-shallow transitions occur Areas where rock and coontail vegetation meet, creating ambush points near deeper water	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits Live Bait Rigs	Shad schools concentrating in deeper water Small perch relating to the deep weed edges Remaining baitfish schools near structure transitions	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Ice	Walleye	33-38	Walleye concentrate in predictable locations during ice season, with primary feeding windows during dawn and dusk Fish typically suspend 1-3 feet off bottom, moving higher in water column during low-light periods	Rock-weed transition areas in 8-12 foot depth range Deeper coontail edges where vegetation meets clean bottom Main lake points with access to both shallow and deep water	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements, especially during prime time periods Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging during active feeding windows Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along depth transitions with live bait	Shad schools concentrated in deeper holes Small perch relating to weed edges Juvenile panfish in vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Middle Twin

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Creek channel bends adjacent to spawning flats with emerging lily pads	Points and transitions near deeper water access
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Rock-weed transition areas in 8-12 foot depth range, particularly along the lake's elongated structure	Points with mixed rock and vegetation in 6-10 foot depth
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Sparse lily pad areas adjacent to creek channels	Shallow flats with submerged vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and gravel areas in 2-6 foot depth range for spawning activity	Coontail edges in 8-12 foot range for post-spawn recovery
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Coontail vegetation edges adjacent to spawning flats	Creek channel bends with nearby lily pad fields
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Coontail vegetation edges in 8-12 foot depths, especially where they meet rocky substrate	Main lake points with mixed rock and weed composition
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep edges of coontail vegetation beds, especially where they intersect with creek channels	Points with mixed vegetation and depth transitions in 8-10 foot range
Summer	Walleye	Weed edges in 8-12 foot depth range, especially where coontail meets deeper water	Main lake points with mixed rock and vegetation composition
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Green coontail vegetation patches in shallow water	Ledges with mixed rock and weed cover
Fall	Walleye	Main lake points in 8-10 foot depth range, especially those with rock and weed contact	Vegetation edges adjacent to deeper water, particularly where coontail meets depth transitions
Winter	Walleye	Deep basin areas near structural transitions, particularly in the 12-15 foot range given the lake's average depth	Points and breaks along the elongated lake shape where deep-shallow transitions occur
Ice	Walleye	Rock-weed transition areas in 8-12 foot depth range	Deeper coontail edges where vegetation meets clean bottom

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill transitioning to shallow water	Minnows congregating near emerging vegetation
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Shad concentrating near vegetation edges	Small perch relating to weed-rock transition areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Shad
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Shad congregating near vegetation edges	Smaller fish utilizing coontail beds for cover
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated around vegetation	Small shad schools beginning to form
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Shad concentrating near vegetation edges	Small perch utilizing weed growth
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated around vegetation edges	Shad schools moving along creek channel edges
Summer	Walleye	Shad - primary forage base confirmed by fishing reports	Small panfish relating to vegetation
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schooling near vegetation	Minnows around ledges and structure
Fall	Walleye	Shad, concentrated around points and vegetation edges	Small perch utilizing weed edges and rock transitions
Winter	Walleye	Shad schools concentrating in deeper water	Small perch relating to the deep weed edges
Ice	Walleye	Shad schools concentrated in deeper holes	Small perch relating to weed edges

Bait Colors by Season for Middle Twin

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Walleye	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Ice	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors

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