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Sand Point Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 21, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Sand Point Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Smallmouth bass transitioning from winter deep water patterns to shallow spawning areas, actively seeking warmer water in pre-spawn staging locations Feeding activity increasing as water warms, with aggressive responses to moving baits targeting crawfish and baitfish	Rocky points and gradual sloping banks with gravel/rock mix in 8-15 foot depth range Secondary points and inside turns near spawning flats in 4-12 foot depth Transition areas where rock meets sand, especially on wind-blown shorelines	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to shoreline structure Bladed Jigs slow-rolled along bottom transitions Tubes dragged and hopped on rocky points	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small baitfish schools in warming shallows Young of year perch in transitional areas	Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Smallmouth bass actively moving into shallow spawning areas (2-8 feet) with gradual slopes and gravel/rock mix Males aggressively guarding nests, making them territorial and more likely to strike reaction baits Pre/post spawn fish staging on adjacent points and transitional areas, feeding heavily on crawfish	Rocky shorelines with sand/gravel mix in 2-8 foot depth range Slow-tapering points adjacent to spawning bays Protected coves with firm bottom composition	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') Bladed Jigs Tubes Ned Rigs	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small perch in spawning areas Juvenile baitfish schools	Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	52-65	Post-spawn smallmouth bass actively feeding along shallow rocky shorelines, targeting crawfish in transitional areas Fish moving between shallow feeding zones and slightly deeper staging areas along gradual slopes	Rocky shorelines with sand and gravel mix having gradual slopes Shallow points with mixed rock and gravel substrate Transition areas where shallow flats meet deeper water	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to shoreline Bladed Jigs with varied retrieval speeds along rocky areas Tubes dragged through rocky transitions	Crawfish - primary forage during this period Small baitfish relating to rocky areas	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	65-78	Transitioning between shallow and deep water throughout the day, with early morning/late evening shallow feeding periods and midday deep water holding patterns Actively feeding on crawfish near rocky structures and transitional areas, with increased pelagic feeding on baitfish in deeper water	Deep rock piles and points adjacent to shallow feeding flats (15-25 feet) Gradual sloping shorelines with mixed rock and gravel (6-15 feet) Offshore humps and structural elements near deep water access	Drop Shot with finesse presentations in deeper water during midday Ned Rigs worked slowly along transitional areas Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') during active feeding periods	Crawfish in rocky areas Small baitfish schools in open water Young of the year perch near weed edges	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Sand Point Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-65	Actively feeding on baitfish and crawfish, following forage to deeper structures as water cools Transitioning between summer deep water areas and shallow feeding zones, particularly during low-light periods Schooling behavior increases, with groups of smallmouth targeting baitfish in open water near structure	Deep rocky points adjacent to shallow flats (15-25 feet) Steep shoreline transitions with rock and gravel mix (8-20 feet) Offshore humps and deep structure near the main lake (20-35 feet)	Drop Shot with finesse presentations in deeper water Blade Baits worked vertically along deep structure Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for actively feeding fish Football Jigs dragged along rocky bottom transitions	Yellow Perch schooling in deeper water Crawfish remaining active on rocky structures Small baitfish schools suspending near points	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Sand Point Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rocky points and gradual sloping banks with gravel/rock mix in 8-15 foot depth range	Secondary points and inside turns near spawning flats in 4-12 foot depth
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rocky shorelines with sand/gravel mix in 2-8 foot depth range	Slow-tapering points adjacent to spawning bays
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rocky shorelines with sand and gravel mix having gradual slopes	Shallow points with mixed rock and gravel substrate
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Deep rock piles and points adjacent to shallow feeding flats (15-25 feet)	Gradual sloping shorelines with mixed rock and gravel (6-15 feet)
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Deep rocky points adjacent to shallow flats (15-25 feet)	Steep shoreline transitions with rock and gravel mix (8-20 feet)

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small baitfish schools in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small perch in spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish - primary forage during this period	Small baitfish relating to rocky areas
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish in rocky areas	Small baitfish schools in open water
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Yellow Perch schooling in deeper water	Crawfish remaining active on rocky structures

Bait Colors by Season for Sand Point Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors

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