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Pelican Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Oct 10, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Pelican Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	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	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	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	Bluegill beginning to move shallow near vegetation Crawfish becoming more active on hard bottom areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	68-75	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	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	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	Bluegill, particularly around shallow cover and vegetation Small baitfish relating to spawning areas and brush pile edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	68-78	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	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	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	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation edges Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-82	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	Main lake points with defined ledges, particularly on wind-blown sides Submerged vegetation edges near points Areas with brush piles adjacent to deeper water	Structure Jigs worked along ledges and point breaks Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around vegetation Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) for covering water along points	Bluegill Young of year baitfish	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Pelican Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-72	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	Main lake points, particularly those adjacent to deeper water Grass flats with remaining healthy vegetation Secondary points with access to deeper water	Spinnerbaits worked along grass edges and through vegetation Lipless Crankbaits ripped through remaining grass Swim Jigs worked parallel to grass lines	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation Shad schools moving along points and flats	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Pelican Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Main lake point transitions where deep water meets spawning flats	Submerged vegetation edges in 4-8 foot depth range
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles in protected areas, especially those adjacent to spawning flats	Main lake point transitions where deeper water meets spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Main lake point with access to both shallow and deeper water	Grass flats adjacent to spawning areas in 4-8 feet of water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points with defined ledges, particularly on wind-blown sides	Submerged vegetation edges near points
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points, particularly those adjacent to deeper water	Grass flats with remaining healthy vegetation

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow near vegetation	Crawfish becoming more active on hard bottom areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill, particularly around shallow cover and vegetation	Small baitfish relating to spawning areas and brush pile edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation edges	Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of year baitfish
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation	Shad schools moving along points and flats

Bait Colors by Season for Pelican Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

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