| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 48-58 | - Fish are transitioning from winter locations to pre-spawn staging areas, primarily using points as stopping locations
- Actively feeding during warming trends, with increased activity around structural elements that provide access to both shallow and deep water
| - Main lake points, especially those with access to deeper water
- Secondary points in major coves leading to potential spawning areas
- Weedline edges forming along points and shallow flats
| - Wacky Rigs worked slowly along point transitions
- Texas Rigs (Worming) through vegetation and cover
- Shakey Heads for deeper point sections
| - Minnows gathering along emerging weedlines
- Small panfish moving shallow with warming trends
| - Dark Neutrals
- Natural Baitfish Colors
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 52-65 | - Bluegills are transitioning from deeper wintering areas to warmer, shallow protected bays and coves as they prepare for spawning
- Fish are becoming more active and feeding opportunistically on emerging insects and small crustaceans in warming shallows
| - Protected shallow bays and coves with emerging vegetation, especially on the north side of the lake which warms first
- Transition areas between winter holes and spawning flats in 8-12 foot depth range
- Areas adjacent to points with emerging weed growth in 4-8 foot depth
| - Live Bait Rigs with small worms or insects under bobbers in shallow areas
- Ice Fishing Jigs (small presentations) worked slowly near emerging vegetation
- Micro Crankbaits retrieved slowly through transition areas
| - Small aquatic insects and larvae beginning to emerge in warming shallows
- Tiny crustaceans active in new weed growth
- Small minnows in warming bays
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 55-65 | - Transitioning from deeper winter areas to shallow spawning areas, making frequent stops at staging points
- Actively feeding during pre-spawn to build energy reserves, especially during warmer parts of the day
- Males beginning to scout and prepare spawning beds in protected shallow areas
| - Protected shallow bays and coves with firm bottom for spawning
- Main lake points serving as staging areas between deep and shallow water
- Secondary points in major coves near spawning areas
| - Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover and bedding areas
- Wacky Rigs worked slowly along staging points
- Spinnerbaits parallel to shoreline structure during pre-spawn movement
| - Minnows along weedlines and points
- Small bluegill in shallow spawning areas
- Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows
| - Dark Neutrals
- Natural Baitfish Colors
- Vibrant Craw Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 62-75 | - Actively moving into shallow spawning areas, typically 2-4 feet deep, with males establishing and guarding nests
- Feeding increases pre-spawn, with fish targeting small insects and crustaceans near emerging vegetation
| - Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and emerging vegetation
- Secondary points leading into spawning bays
- Areas between docks where spawning colonies often establish
| - Bobbers with light jigs suspended 2-4 feet deep
- Live Bait Rigs with small leeches or worms
- Micro Crankbaits worked slowly through spawning areas
| - Small insects and larvae near emerging vegetation
- Tiny crustaceans in shallow areas
- Small minnow fry in protected bays
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Purple Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 62-72 | - Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting abundant baitfish along weedlines and points
- Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper summer holding areas, using points and weedlines as migration routes
| - Main lake points with access to both shallow and deep water
- Emerging weedlines in 8-12 foot depth range
- Protected coves with developing vegetation
| - Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weedlines and points
- Soft Jerkbaits with erratic retrieves around points
- Texas Rigs (Worming) through emerging vegetation
| - Minnows gathering along weedlines and points
- Young of the year panfish in shallow areas
- Crawfish becoming active in warmer water
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Warm Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Panfish / Bluegill | 65-75 | - Post-spawn bluegills are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting insects and small crustaceans in shallow to mid-depth zones
- Fish are establishing summer patterns, moving between shallow feeding areas and slightly deeper resting areas throughout the day
| - Protected coves with emerging weed growth in 4-8 foot depths
- Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays in 6-10 foot depths
- Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water near creek channels
| - Bobbers with light jigs suspended 2-4 feet deep near weed edges
- Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly through emerging weed beds
- Live Bait Rigs with small leeches or worms near structure
| - Small insects and larvae in emerging weed growth
- Tiny crustaceans and freshwater shrimp
- Small minnow fry beginning to emerge
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Purple Colors
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