| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 54-60 | - Bass are transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding but remaining close to deep water access
- Fish are showing a clear pattern of relating to flooded brush and trees, particularly in 15-20 foot depths with access to shallower water
- Activity levels are increasing with warming trends, becoming more aggressive during stable weather periods
| - Flooded brush and trees in 15-20 foot depths, particularly near creek channel bends and points
- Secondary points with submerged brush in 8-15 feet of water
- Rocky banks and reefs adjacent to deeper water
| - Hard Jerkbaits with 2-pause cadence in deeper brush tops
- Drop Shot targeting suspended fish in brush 15-20 feet deep
- Texas Rigs (Worming) with 3/16 oz weight in flooded cover
| - Shad schooling near brush and channel swings
- Crawfish becoming active on rocky banks and around brush
| - Natural Shad Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 67-70 | - Largemouth bass are in spawning mode, with fish moving into shallow water (2-4 feet) to establish beds and guard nests
- Fish are showing both spawning and feeding behavior, with some actively guarding beds while others are staging near deeper brush piles
| - Shallow protected areas near laydowns in 2-4 feet of water for spawning bass
- Brush piles in 8-12 feet of water for staging fish
- Dirty water areas with limited visibility where fish are actively feeding
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with weighted Senkos around shallow cover
- Hard Jerkbaits worked over brush piles in 8-12 feet
- Texas Rigs (Worming) with creature baits and curly tail worms
| - Shad - primary forage based on multiple reports
- Minnows - particularly around brush pile areas
- Crawfish - typical spring forage in this lake
| - Dark Neutrals
- Vibrant Craw Colors
- Bold Striped Patterns
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 65-75 | - Post-spawn bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, with active feeding during morning hours particularly during shad spawn
- Fish showing preference for woody cover and shaded areas, moving between shallow and mid-depth zones based on time of day and water temperature
| - Flooded brush in 5-15 foot depth range, especially near points and cove mouths
- Rocky banks with submerged trees and brush, particularly in cove entrances
- Wind-blown banks with woody cover, especially during afternoon hours
| - Swim Jigs worked around flooded brush and shad spawning areas
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along rocky banks with brush
- Drop Shot for more finesse approach when fish become less aggressive
- Hard Jerkbaits early morning and during shad activity
| - Shad - primary forage with active spawning observed
- Bluegill - secondary forage especially around brush and cover
| - Natural Shad Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
- Green Colors
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