| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 52-62 | - Bass are transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging points, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning
- Fish are relating to points leading into spawning bays, showing increased aggression and feeding activity in 5-8 foot depth range
| - Points leading into shallow spawning bays, particularly on the south-central portion of the lake
- Secondary points with emerging reed growth in 5-8 foot depth range
- Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water where early vegetation is beginning to emerge
| - Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along point transitions
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) mimicking larger sunfish
- Spinnerbaits worked parallel to emerging reed lines
| - Sunfish concentrating near warming shallows
- Juvenile baitfish moving into emerging vegetation
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Crappie | 58-70 | - Pre-spawn crappies are actively staging in 8-12 feet, moving between deeper wintering areas and shallow spawning zones
- Fish are schooling actively and feeding more aggressively as water temperatures rise, primarily targeting minnows
| - Submerged vegetation edges in 8-12 feet adjacent to spawning areas
- Protected coves and points with moderate depth transitions
- Deep basin transition areas leading to staging zones
| - Crappie Spider Rigging - Allows precise depth control and constant contact with suspended schools
- Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) - Effective for covering water and finding active schools
- Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') - Perfect for working specific structure and visible schools
| - Small minnows and shad in the 1-2 inch range
- Young of year panfish
- Small aquatic invertebrates near vegetation
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Light Neutral Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 55-65 | - Moving from winter deep water (22ft) to shallower pre-spawn staging areas near weedlines in 5-12 foot range
- Beginning to form loose schools near spawning areas, actively feeding to build energy for spawn
- Making regular transitions between deeper sanctuary areas and shallow feeding zones as temperatures fluctuate
| - Shallow coves with emerging vegetation in 5-8 foot range
- Protected areas between docks in 8-12 foot depth
- Transitions between deep basins and shallow flats where schools stage
| - Bobbers with light jigs worked slowly near cover
- Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around emerging vegetation
- Live Bait Rigs with small presentations matching insect size
| - Small insects and larvae emerging with warming water
- Newly hatched invertebrates in shallow zones
- Small crustaceans near vegetation
| - Pink Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Light Neutral Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 60-70 | - Bass are transitioning between pre-spawn and spawning phases, with water temperatures fluctuating between 60-65°F causing fish to move between shallow spawning areas and slightly deeper staging areas
- Fish are actively feeding in 5-8 foot depths, particularly around docks and shallow cover, showing increased aggression as they prepare for spawning
| - Docks with adjacent shallow water and sand, particularly those providing spawning habitat
- Cattail edges in protected areas where spawning beds are likely
- Standing timber in 5-8 foot depths serving as pre-spawn staging areas
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly around shallow cover and dock posts
- Grass Jigs skipped under docks and worked through shallow cover
- Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly along transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water
| - Bluegill concentrating around dock areas and shallow cover
- Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows
| - Natural Craw Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Green Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Crappie | 60-70 | - Pre-spawn and spawning crappies are actively moving into shallow waters 8-12 feet deep, staging near emerging weed growth
- Fish are showing aggressive feeding behavior, willing to chase baits at moderate trolling speeds (1.2 mph)
- Schools are transitioning from deeper winter areas to shallower spawning locations, following distinct temperature-driven patterns
| - New weed growth areas in 8-12 feet of water
- Shallow coves and protected areas near spawning zones
- Transition areas between winter deep water and spawning flats
| - Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) at 1.2 mph along weed edges
- Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) for more precise presentations to visible weed beds
- Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') when fish are holding tight to cover
| - Minnows - primary forage during pre-spawn period
- Small invertebrates among new weed growth
| - Dark Neutrals
- Natural Baitfish Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 65-75 | - Actively moving into shallow areas (2-6 feet) to establish spawning beds, particularly around vegetation and docks
- Males aggressively guarding nests while females stage slightly deeper, making periodic moves to spawning areas
- Feeding becomes secondary to spawning, but fish will opportunistically feed on insects and small prey near bedding areas
| - Protected shallow bays with firm bottom near vegetation in 2-6 foot depth
- Areas between docks with scattered vegetation in 5-12 foot range
- Transition areas where vegetation meets slightly deeper water
| - Live Bait Rigs with small offerings worked slowly near beds
- Bobbers with light jigs suspended at precise depths
- Finesse Hair Jigs worked methodically around spawning areas
| - Small insects and larvae
- Tiny crustaceans
- Small minnows
| - Light Neutral Colors
- Pink Colors
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 68-75 | - Bass are actively patrolling bluegill spawning areas in shallow water (2-4 feet), particularly during morning and evening periods
- Fish are transitioning between shallow spawning areas and early summer patterns, utilizing grass edges and dock areas as primary feeding zones
- Most active in the 5-16 foot depth range, with larger fish relating to grass-to-pad transitions and points
| - Weed edges adjacent to lily pads in 4-8 feet of water
- Docks near spawning flats with access to deeper water
- Small points with mixed sand and lily pad coverage
- Inside edges of grass mats where bluegills are spawning
| - Wacky Rigs worked slowly with 2-3 second pauses near vegetation edges
- Frogs/Toads worked over pad fields and grass mats
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting dock posts and reed edges
- Bladed Jigs worked through transition areas in 14-16 feet
| - Bluegill (primary forage, actively spawning)
- Minnows (particularly around vegetation edges)
| - Dark Neutrals
- Natural Craw Colors
- Green Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Crappie | 65-75 | - Post-spawn crappies are transitioning to early summer patterns, dispersing from spawning areas to deeper structure while actively feeding to recover
- Schools are breaking up into smaller groups, relating to weedline edges and suspended near creek channels
| - Weed edges in 8-12 feet of water, particularly near deeper water access
- Suspended schools near creek channels and deeper structure
- Secondary points with submerged vegetation
| - Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along weed edges
- Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) for visible fish near structure
- Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') for suspended fish
| - Small minnows and shad
- Emerging aquatic insects
- Small juvenile baitfish
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Light Neutral Colors
- Chartreuse Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 65-75 | - Post-spawn bluegills transitioning from spawning areas to deeper feeding zones, actively foraging in 5-12 foot ranges around vegetation and dock areas
- Fish making regular movements between deep and shallow zones, with most active feeding during morning and evening periods
| - Weedlines and vegetation edges in 5-12 foot depth range
- Dock areas with adjacent vegetation
- Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water
| - Live Bait Rigs with small leeches or worms worked slowly along vegetation edges
- Bobbers with suspended micro jigs near dock posts and vegetation
- Finesse Hair Jigs worked horizontally through prime feeding zones
| - Small insects and larvae around vegetation
- Tiny crustaceans in weed beds
- Small minnows along weedlines
| - Light Neutral Colors
- Pink Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
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