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Morgan Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 28, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Morgan Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Staging in pre-spawn areas near spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Moving between deeper winter haunts and shallower pre-spawn staging areas as water temperatures fluctuate in the low 50s	Rocky points and boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats Brush piles in 5-15 foot depth range near shoreline transitions Secondary points with mixed rock and vegetation	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked through rock and brush Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in brush piles and shallow cover Bladed Jigs along transition areas	Shad schools staging in pre-spawn areas Crawfish becoming more active in warming rocks	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	63-73	Female bass moving shallow into 6-foot zones around trees and grass patches for spawning, while males prepare and guard nests Fish actively feeding during pre-spawn and spawn periods, targeting both bluegill and crawfish in shallow cover	Shallow trees and isolated grass patches in 6 feet of water Shallow flats near wood structure Protected shallow areas with boulders and submerged vegetation	Bladed Jigs worked over shallow flats and near wood Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') with fast steady retrieve Soft Jerkbaits (flukes) with slight twitches and long pauses	Bluegill gathering in shallow spawning areas Crawfish becoming active in warming waters Shad present in secondary forage areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-82	Bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy with most fish found in 4-15 feet of water Fish are showing mixed behavior - some aggressive and chasing bait in shallows while others moving deeper as temperatures rise Most active during morning and evening, becoming more depth-selective during bright midday periods	Brush piles and trees in 7-10 feet of water, especially near spawning flats Points and ledges with access to deeper water Submerged vegetation and grass patches in 4-8 feet Boulders and hard cover near thermal influences like the power plant discharge	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked with pauses and slow retrieves Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around brush and vegetation Hard Jerkbaits with longer pauses between twitches Hard Topwater (Prop) during morning and evening periods	Shad schools beginning to form in post-spawn areas Crawfish active around rocky areas and brush Bluegill spawning in shallow protected areas	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	64-98	Active early morning feeding on shad and bluegill in shallow water (5-8 AM), moving deeper as sun rises and temperatures increase Schooling behavior around baitfish during morning hours, transitioning to structure-oriented feeding patterns in deeper water during midday Establishing both shallow and deep patterns simultaneously, with better fish typically holding in 12-25 feet during peak daylight hours	Main lake points and dam areas with rock structure in 12-18 feet Brush piles near deep water access Boat docks with adjacent boulders Areas where schooling baitfish are present, especially during morning hours	Bladed Jigs with steady retrieve, especially effective during morning hours Football Jigs worked slowly in deeper water during midday Lipless Crankbaits around schooling baitfish Texas Rigs (Worming) worked along bottom structure in deeper water	Shad (primary forage based on multiple reports of schooling activity) Bluegill (especially 3-inch size class) Crawfish (particularly around rocky structure)	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Morgan Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	40-73	Bass are actively feeding on shad in transition areas, following baitfish schools as they move from summer to winter locations Fish are utilizing both shallow and deeper structure (4-20 feet) depending on time of day and water temperature More aggressive feeding during temperature drops, especially near warm water areas and thermal mixing zones	Boulder fields near depth changes, especially those adjacent to baitfish schools Isolated grass patches in 15-20 foot range Power plant warm water inlet areas where temperature gradients create feeding zones	Drop Shot with slow presentations in deeper water Soft Body Swimbaits worked through baitfish schools Bladed Jigs with paused retrieves around structure	Shad schools transitioning to winter locations Insects in warmer water areas Crawfish around boulder fields	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	40-45	Bass are seeking thermal refuge in areas near the power plant fill port, with slower, more lethargic movement patterns due to cold water temperatures in the low 40s Fish are showing preference for slower presentations and responding to subtle movements rather than aggressive feeding behavior	Power plant fill port area where warmer water provides thermal refuge Boulder fields and rock structure adjacent to deeper water Deep brush piles near main lake points	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with slow dragging and subtle tipping action Drop Shot with minimal movement to target suspended fish Football Jigs worked slowly along bottom structure	Shad concentrating near warmer water areas Smaller baitfish seeking thermal refuge	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Morgan Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Rocky points and boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats	Brush piles in 5-15 foot depth range near shoreline transitions
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow trees and isolated grass patches in 6 feet of water	Shallow flats near wood structure
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles and trees in 7-10 feet of water, especially near spawning flats	Points and ledges with access to deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points and dam areas with rock structure in 12-18 feet	Brush piles near deep water access
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Boulder fields near depth changes, especially those adjacent to baitfish schools	Isolated grass patches in 15-20 foot range
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Power plant fill port area where warmer water provides thermal refuge	Boulder fields and rock structure adjacent to deeper water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools staging in pre-spawn areas	Crawfish becoming more active in warming rocks
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill gathering in shallow spawning areas	Crawfish becoming active in warming waters
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools beginning to form in post-spawn areas	Crawfish active around rocky areas and brush
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad (primary forage based on multiple reports of schooling activity)	Bluegill (especially 3-inch size class)
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools transitioning to winter locations	Insects in warmer water areas
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shad concentrating near warmer water areas	Smaller baitfish seeking thermal refuge

Bait Colors by Season for Morgan Lake

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

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