| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 48-62 | - Pre-spawn bass are transitioning from winter deep water to staging areas near spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves
- Fish become more active during warming trends and move shallower, but retreat to slightly deeper water during cold fronts
- Feeding activity increases during periods of stable weather, with peak activity during warming trends
| - Protected areas adjacent to spawning flats in 4-6 foot depth range
- Deeper vegetation edges in 6-8 feet where emerging vegetation meets deeper water
- Main lake points and subtle depth changes near potential spawning areas
| - Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with slow presentations around cover
- Bladed Jigs worked slowly near vegetation edges
| - Bluegill concentrating near emerging vegetation
- Small baitfish moving shallow with warming trends
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-65 | - Bass actively moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly during morning and evening hours, with males establishing and guarding nests
- Fish showing increased aggression and territorial behavior around nesting sites, especially during stable weather conditions
| - Protected shallow flats with firm bottom in 2-4 foot depth range, particularly areas with emerging vegetation
- Secondary points and shallow pockets adjacent to deeper water staging areas
- Wind-protected areas with stable water temperatures, especially on north shorelines receiving more sun exposure
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly around emerging vegetation and potential spawning areas
- Soft Jerkbaits with erratic retrieves to trigger reaction strikes from territorial bass
- Shakey Heads for finesse presentation in clearer pockets between vegetation
| - Bluegill beginning to move shallow and establish their own spawning areas
- Crawfish becoming more active in warming water
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 62-72 | - Post-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy
- Fish are relating to vegetation edges and utilizing mid-depth flats (4-8 feet) as primary feeding zones
- Due to the lake's shallow nature and limited clarity, fish are most active during low-light periods and overcast conditions
| - Vegetation edges in 4-8 foot depth range, particularly where it meets slightly deeper water
- Mid-depth flats with emerging vegetation growth
- Any isolated cover (logs, stumps) near spawning areas that provides ambush points
| - Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through vegetation edges
- Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges during cloudy conditions or wind
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water and locating active fish
| - Bluegill becoming more active in the warming water
- Young of the year baitfish beginning to emerge
- Crawfish active in vegetation areas
| - Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
- Dark Neutrals
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