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Sand Hollow Reservoir

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 25, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Sand Hollow Reservoir

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	51-60	Bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn, actively moving between deeper staging areas (20-30ft) and shallow spawning locations as water temperatures rise into upper 50s Fish showing increased activity during afternoon hours when water warms, with males (bucks) moving shallow first while larger females cruise between depths	Ledges and humps adjacent to shallow spawning flats, particularly in 20-30 foot range Shallow brush and trees near deeper water access Grass edges with deep water nearby	Ned Rigs worked slowly along bottom, especially during morning hours Wacky Rigs cast to shallow cover and trees Hard Jerkbaits worked methodically for active fish Bladed Jigs through grass areas	Crawfish becoming active in warming waters Bluegill in and around shallow cover	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Males actively guarding spawning beds in shallow areas, showing aggressive behavior as noted in recent reports Females transitioning between pre-spawn staging areas and spawning flats, with some beginning to move onto beds	Rocky points and rip rap areas, particularly those adjacent to spawning flats Protected brush piles near spawning areas Shallow flats with firm bottom composition for bedding	Drop Shot - proven effective in recent reports, especially along rip rap and around brush piles Ned Rigs - particularly effective when bounced along rocky bottom structure Wacky Rigs - ideal for sight fishing bedding bass in clearer water	Crawfish emerging in rocky areas Bluegill in shallow spawning areas	Natural Craw Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Post-spawn bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are utilizing shallow to mid-depth zones, particularly around riprap and grass-rock transitions	Riprap banks with access to deeper water, especially near dam areas Grass edges and grass-rock transitions in 8-15 foot depth range Secondary points and ledges adjacent to spawning flats	Texas Rigs (Worming) with nail weights for precise presentations along riprap Shakey Heads worked slowly along grass-rock transitions Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') parallel to riprap banks	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallow areas Crawfish active around rocky areas and riprap	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	78-83	Bass are holding deep (20-30 feet) during summer heat, relating strongly to vegetation edges and offshore structure Most active during early morning and evening periods, suspended above grass beds during feeding windows Showing selective feeding patterns, requiring slower presentations in deep water	Deep vegetation edges in 20-25 foot range Offshore rock to grass transitions in 20-30 foot depths Deep ledges and boulder areas adjacent to deep water	Drop Shot rig worked slowly above vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) slow rolled over grass tops Carolina Rigs dragged along grass-rock transitions Ned Rigs worked slowly on grass tops for subtle bites	Bluegill schooling in 15-25 foot depths Baitfish relating to deep vegetation edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Shad Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Sand Hollow Reservoir

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	51-80	Bass are transitioning between deep (25-30ft) daytime holding areas and shallower feeding zones, with increased activity during evening hours Fish are exhibiting selective feeding patterns, responding well to finesse presentations and bottom contact baits Strong deep-to-shallow daily migrations observed, particularly active during low light periods	Deep humps and ledges in 25-30 foot range adjacent to grass edges Grass line transitions in 20-30 foot depth range Boulder areas with deep water access	Drop Shot with light fluorocarbon and subtle presentations Ned Rigs with 1/10oz heads worked slowly along bottom Structure Jigs worked from deep to shallow during evening transitions	Bluegill, particularly focusing on fry in shallow areas during evening Deep water baitfish relating to structure	Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	48-52	Bass are holding deep (40-45 feet) and schooling near offshore structure, responding best to slow, subtle presentations Feeding windows are limited and bites are extremely light, requiring finesse approaches and sensitive equipment	Deep humps and ledges in 40-45 foot range Deep submerged vegetation edges Deep rock-grass transition areas	Drop Shot with bait suspended 12-16 inches above weight, worked very slowly Finesse Hair Jigs worked low and slow Ned Rigs deadsticked along bottom structure	Bluegill concentrating in deep water areas Winter-pattern baitfish schooling near structure	Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Sand Hollow Reservoir

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Ledges and humps adjacent to shallow spawning flats, particularly in 20-30 foot range	Shallow brush and trees near deeper water access
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Rocky points and rip rap areas, particularly those adjacent to spawning flats	Protected brush piles near spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Riprap banks with access to deeper water, especially near dam areas	Grass edges and grass-rock transitions in 8-15 foot depth range
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep vegetation edges in 20-25 foot range	Offshore rock to grass transitions in 20-30 foot depths
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep humps and ledges in 25-30 foot range adjacent to grass edges	Grass line transitions in 20-30 foot depth range
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep humps and ledges in 40-45 foot range	Deep submerged vegetation edges

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish becoming active in warming waters	Bluegill in and around shallow cover
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging in rocky areas	Bluegill in shallow spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallow areas	Crawfish active around rocky areas and riprap
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill schooling in 15-25 foot depths	Baitfish relating to deep vegetation edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill, particularly focusing on fry in shallow areas during evening	Deep water baitfish relating to structure
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating in deep water areas	Winter-pattern baitfish schooling near structure

Bait Colors by Season for Sand Hollow Reservoir

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Shad Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

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