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Squaw Creek Reservoir

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 20, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Squaw Creek Reservoir

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-73	Bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning. Reports show fish relating heavily to standing timber and channel swings in 8-20 foot depth ranges. Fish are showing increased activity levels with warming trends, particularly responding to reaction baits in the afternoon when temperatures peak. Multiple depth zones are being utilized as fish move between winter and spring locations.	Standing timber along creek channel swings in 12-20 foot depth range Rock piles and points adjacent to spawning pockets North end creek channels where water warms first	Drop Shot with fluorocarbon leader worked vertically through standing timber Hard Jerkbaits worked slowly along timber edges and points Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in timber for less pressured fish	Shad - primary forage based on multiple reports and lake profile Bluegill - secondary forage mentioned in reports around rocky areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-72	Bass moving shallow and staging for spawn, with water temperatures in high 60s indicating pre-spawn to spawning activity Fish actively relating to channel swings and timber, using these areas as transition routes between deeper water and spawning flats	River and creek channels with standing timber, especially where they swing near spawning coves Protected coves with stumps and timber Points with channel access, particularly those leading into spawning areas	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked through timber and stumps Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along channel edges Bladed Jigs around timber and channel swings	Shad - primary forage mentioned in reports Crawfish - typically active in spring with warming water	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-78	Post-spawn bass are actively recovering and beginning to feed heavily, transitioning from shallow spawning areas to nearby deeper structure Fish are establishing summer patterns early due to power plant influence, with active feeding periods during morning and evening hours	Standing timber edges in 10-20 foot range adjacent to spawning flats Wind-blown main lake points with access to deeper water Creek channel intersections with timber in 12-15 foot depth	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked parallel to timber lines Texas Rigs (Worming) dragged through standing timber Spinnerbaits worked along wind-blown points	Shad schools gathering around timber edges Bluegill in remaining shallow areas Crawfish active on hard bottom areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-83	Largemouth bass are establishing summer patterns with both shallow and deep opportunities. Early morning/late evening activity near timber edges and points, transitioning to deeper structure during peak heat. Active feeding periods concentrated around shad schools, particularly in areas where wind positions baitfish against structure. Fish showing both aggressive reaction strikes and more subtle feeding behaviors depending on time of day and proximity to power plant thermal influences.	Standing timber in 10-20 foot depth range, especially where it intersects with creek channels Wind-blown main lake points with access to deeper water Shaded areas near timber edges during morning/evening periods	Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) worked along timber edges and points for active fish Drop Shot rigs for suspended fish in timber Texas Rigs (Worming) for working through timber and along channel edges	Shad schools suspending around timber and concentrating on points Smaller baitfish relating to timber edges and shadows	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Squaw Creek Reservoir

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	78-83	Bass are actively chasing shad in 6-10ft zones, showing aggressive feeding behavior as noted in recent reports Fish are relating heavily to standing timber and hard structure, using these areas as ambush points for pursuing bait	Standing timber areas in 6-10 foot depth range Rocky banks with standing trees Riprap areas near the dam	Drop Shot around submerged timber Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along rocky banks Shakey Heads with curly tails near standing timber Spinnerbaits in wind-blown areas	Shad - primary forage base showing heavy activity Minnows - secondary forage option	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	54-83	Fish are relating heavily to standing timber with a mix of wintertime spawn preparation (54-69°F areas) and active feeding on shad (warmer areas 70-83°F) Strong schooling activity in deeper trees, with individual fish transitioning shallow for early spawn activity near structure	Deeper standing timber holding schooling fish Wind-blown points with timber in 1-6 foot range Shallow laydowns and reed areas in warmer pockets	Drop Shot around deeper timber for suspended fish Lipless Crankbaits burned around standing timber Light Texas Rigs worked slowly around structure Soft Jerkbaits dead-sticked around timber	Shad concentrated around timber and points Smaller baitfish in shallow warming areas	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Squaw Creek Reservoir

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Standing timber along creek channel swings in 12-20 foot depth range	Rock piles and points adjacent to spawning pockets
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	River and creek channels with standing timber, especially where they swing near spawning coves	Protected coves with stumps and timber
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Standing timber edges in 10-20 foot range adjacent to spawning flats	Wind-blown main lake points with access to deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Standing timber in 10-20 foot depth range, especially where it intersects with creek channels	Wind-blown main lake points with access to deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Standing timber areas in 6-10 foot depth range	Rocky banks with standing trees
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deeper standing timber holding schooling fish	Wind-blown points with timber in 1-6 foot range

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage based on multiple reports and lake profile	Bluegill - secondary forage mentioned in reports around rocky areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage mentioned in reports	Crawfish - typically active in spring with warming water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools gathering around timber edges	Bluegill in remaining shallow areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools suspending around timber and concentrating on points	Smaller baitfish relating to timber edges and shadows
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage base showing heavy activity	Minnows - secondary forage option
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shad concentrated around timber and points	Smaller baitfish in shallow warming areas

Bait Colors by Season for Squaw Creek Reservoir

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

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