| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Spotted Bass | 52-64 | - Spotted bass are transitioning to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves. Fish are showing moderate aggression, responding to both power fishing and finesse presentations as evidenced by recent fishing reports.
- Fish are utilizing multiple depth ranges, from shallow areas (2-6 feet) to deeper staging zones (13+ feet), making daily movements based on temperature and sunlight
| - Main lake points, particularly those with access to deeper water, as confirmed by multiple recent fishing reports
- Rocky ledges transitioning from shallow to deep water
- Tree-covered coves, especially those offering pre-spawn staging areas
| - Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+), which proved highly effective in recent 52-degree water conditions
- Texas Rigs (Worming) worked with a slow, twitchy retrieve in shallow water
- Neko Rigs, which have shown success during tougher bite periods
| - Bluegill, as specifically noted in recent fishing reports
- Kokanee salmon, which are present in the lake system based on profile inferences
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Green Colors
|
| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 48-58 | - Transitioning from winter deep water areas to pre-spawn staging areas, actively seeking warmer water in preparation for spawning
- Feeding becomes more aggressive as water temperatures rise, with fish moving up in the water column during warm afternoons
| - Rocky points and boulder fields in 15-25 foot depth range that transition to spawning flats
- Secondary points with deep water access in protected coves
- Steep rocky banks that receive afternoon sun exposure
| - Tubes worked slowly along rocky structure
- Ned Rigs dragged through transition areas
- Shakey Heads worked along points and ledges
| - Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
- Juvenile Kokanee in deeper water
- Small baitfish moving into warming shallows
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Green Colors
- Purple Colors
|
| Spring (Spawn) | Spotted Bass | 55-65 | - Spotted bass transitioning into spawning patterns, staging on points and moving into protected coves for spawning
- Fish actively feeding during pre-spawn and post-spawn periods, particularly on the uplake sides of points
| - Points adjacent to spawning coves, especially on the uplake side
- Protected coves with laydown wood structure
- Main lake points with access to deep water
| - Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly around laydowns and points
- Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) on main lake points
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) for targeting bigger fish
| - Crawfish emerging in warming water
- Kokanee salmon in deeper water
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Green Colors
|
| Spring (Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 55-65 | - Smallmouth bass moving into shallow spawning areas (2-12 feet) near rocky points and boulder fields, becoming territorial and aggressive in protecting nesting sites
- Males staging on pre-spawn areas adjacent to spawning flats, with frequent movement between deeper staging areas and shallow nesting sites
| - Rocky points and boulder fields in 2-12 foot depth range with nearby deep water access
- Protected shallow bays with gravel or rocky bottom composition
- Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper staging locations in 15-25 foot range
| - Tubes worked slowly around rocky areas and potential nest sites
- Ned Rigs fished with subtle movements near staging areas
- Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses to trigger territorial responses
| - Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
- Small baitfish moving into shallow warming waters
- Juvenile Kokanee in deeper staging areas
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Green Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
|
| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Spotted Bass | 58-66 | - Spotted bass are transitioning from spawning areas to summer patterns, actively feeding on points and drop-offs to recover energy
- Fish are utilizing multiple depth ranges throughout the day, following baitfish and responding to warming temperatures
| - Boulder fields and drop-offs in 7-12 foot range
- Ledges and shelf areas with access to deeper water
- Main lake points with rock structure
| - Texas Rigs (Worming) with 3/8 oz tungsten weight worked slowly along structure
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked parallel to ledges and drop-offs
- Drop Shot targeting suspended fish near structure
| | - Purple Colors
- Natural Craw Colors
|
| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Smallmouth Bass | 58-68 | - Post-spawn smallmouth bass are actively recovering and beginning to feed aggressively, transitioning from shallow spawning areas to nearby deeper structure
- Fish are establishing summer patterns, moving between 20-40 foot depths during the day and shallower areas during dawn/dusk feeding periods
| - Rocky points and boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats in 15-25 foot depths
- Deep ledges and drop-offs near shoreline structure in 20-40 foot range
- Secondary points with boulder transitions leading to deeper water
| - Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly along rocky structure
- Tubes dragged and hopped through boulder fields
- Ned Rigs worked methodically on points and transitions
| - Crawfish emerging in rocky areas
- Small kokanee in deeper water columns
- Juvenile baitfish beginning to school
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Purple Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
|
