Otisco Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Otisco Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Bladed Jigs2
- Hard Jerkbaits1
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)1
Smallmouth Bass6 Reports
Largemouth Bass4 Reports
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
74°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Points
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
48°
8-10 feet of water in and around points was the ticket. Boat position was crucial as you had to cast parallel to the drop and keep your bait right in there faces. Casting up onto the point or off the point into deep water yielded nothing.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Points
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
48°
Points leading to shallow spawning flats are where the fish are currently holding prior to spawn. Casting from the flat off the point produced numerous fish in the 3-5 pound range. Try different colors and cadences until they commit and eat it.
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