Ross R Barnett Reservoir
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Bluegill
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
52°
The key to getting bites was to slow roll the baits thru the pads.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Stumps
main lake pockets and points
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temps 44-48 degrees and muddy
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Reeds
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
67°
The lake was falling so it put the fish in a weird mood since they were wanting to spawn. They could be caught on outside edges of reed patches and the first drop-off leading to deeper water. They would bite white swim jigs as well but the Divine swim jig in Blacklight was the best producer.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
48°
Water is extremely muddy due to flooding. Backwaters with no current are the best. Water temps started at 45 and warmed up to 48.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
WATER TEMP 52 - 55 DEGREES AIR TEMP 44
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
52°
There is little to no visible vegetation on the surface, and water clarity is about 50 percent due to frequent heavy rains over the past month. Feeder creeks with depths of 4-8 feet with banks of flooded timber on the Upper Pearl are holding fish, some with good size. Swimming jigs with the head blades will get decent bites on a medium retrieve. Bumping the jigs over fallen timber or submerged structure is working well right now. Spinnerbaits are getting a few bites, but nothing consistent. Overcast days produce the most bites right now, and sticking to a hot area seems to work best. Not much running up the river at this point. A few stops and that takes up most of our day.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Shad
FISH WERE IN 12 -18 INCHES OF WATER