How to Fish Pelican Lake

Pelican Lake fishing FAQ

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Pelican Lake in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?

Water temp 52-62°F. Pre-spawn bass are staging in transition areas, moving from winter depths to spawning grounds, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, with feeding activity increasing during stable weather patterns Key locations: Main lake point transitions where deep water meets spawning flats; Submerged vegetation edges in 4-8 foot depth range; Brush piles adjacent to spawning areas in 6-10 foot depths. Best techniques: Lipless Crankbaits worked along vegetation edges and transition areas, Football Jigs dragged along hard bottom areas near points, Bladed Jigs around brush piles and emerging vegetation. Primary forage: Bluegill beginning to move shallow near vegetation, Crawfish becoming more active on hard bottom areas. Best bait colors: Vibrant Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Pelican Lake in Spring (Spawn)?

Water temp 68-75°F. Bass are in spawning mode with 74°F water temperature, actively seeking out protected areas near brush piles and other cover for nest building and protection Fish are making frequent movements between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning flats, particularly during morning and evening periods Key locations: Brush piles in protected areas, especially those adjacent to spawning flats; Main lake point transitions where deeper water meets spawning areas; Grass flats and submerged vegetation in 2-6 foot depth range. Best techniques: Football Jigs worked slowly around brush piles and hard bottom areas, Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations around visible cover, Swim Jigs for covering water between spawning areas. Primary forage: Bluegill, particularly around shallow cover and vegetation, Small baitfish relating to spawning areas and brush pile edges. Best bait colors: Dark Neutrals, Vibrant Craw Colors, Purple Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Pelican Lake in Spring (Post-Spawn)?

Water temp 68-78°F. Post-spawn bass are recovering and beginning to establish summer feeding patterns, moving from spawning areas to nearby feeding zones Fish are actively feeding but may be scattered, with some still guarding fry while others are aggressively pursuing forage in slightly deeper water Key locations: Main lake point with access to both shallow and deeper water; Grass flats adjacent to spawning areas in 4-8 feet of water; Brush piles near drop-offs in 8-12 feet of water. Best techniques: Swim Jigs worked through and around grass edges, Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') parallel to grass lines, Texas Rigs (Worming) worked through vegetation and brush. Primary forage: Bluegill concentrating around vegetation edges, Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge. Best bait colors: Dark Neutrals, Vibrant Craw Colors, Purple Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Pelican Lake in Summer?

Water temp 72-82°F. Largemouth bass are establishing summer feeding patterns, actively holding on main lake structure and ambushing prey from the edges of points and ledges Fish are most active during early evening periods, likely due to the shallow nature of the lake and warm summer temperatures Key locations: Main lake points with defined ledges, particularly on wind-blown sides; Submerged vegetation edges near points; Areas with brush piles adjacent to deeper water. Best techniques: Structure Jigs worked along ledges and point breaks, Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around vegetation, Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) for covering water along points. Primary forage: Bluegill, Young of year baitfish. Best bait colors: Dark Neutrals, Vibrant Craw Colors, Purple Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Pelican Lake in Fall?

Water temp 55-72°F. Bass actively feeding on baitfish and transitioning from summer to fall patterns, following forage to main lake structures Fish are relating to grass flats and main lake points, with feeding windows becoming more concentrated during optimal conditions Key locations: Main lake points, particularly those adjacent to deeper water; Grass flats with remaining healthy vegetation; Secondary points with access to deeper water. Best techniques: Spinnerbaits worked along grass edges and through vegetation, Lipless Crankbaits ripped through remaining grass, Swim Jigs worked parallel to grass lines. Primary forage: Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation, Shad schools moving along points and flats. Best bait colors: Bold Striped Patterns, Vibrant Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals.