How to Fish Stick Marsh / Farm 13

Stick Marsh / Farm 13 fishing FAQ

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Stick Marsh / Farm 13 in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?

Water temp 58-68°F. Largemouth bass are transitioning into pre-spawn patterns, actively feeding while staging near spawning areas, particularly around matted vegetation edges in 4-8 ft depth ranges Fish are becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, utilizing vegetation edges as ambush points for feeding Key locations: Edges of matted hyacinth near deeper water, particularly in 4-8 ft depth ranges; Shell beds combined with grass edges, creating prime feeding zones; Protected coves and points with vegetation, likely pre-spawn staging areas. Best techniques: Texas Rigs (Worming) with 3/16 oz weight for slow fall presentation, Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly along grass edges, Bladed Jigs around vegetation edges for more aggressive fish. Primary forage: Shad congregating near vegetation edges, Bluegill in and around matted vegetation. Best bait colors: Dark Neutrals, Natural Craw Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Stick Marsh / Farm 13 in Spring (Spawn)?

Water temp 58-72°F. Bass are in various spawning phases, with some still pre-spawn and others actively spawning. Cold front mentioned in reports has temporarily slowed activity but fish remain shallow near spawning areas Fish are showing aggressive reaction strikes when actively feeding, as evidenced by success with moving baits like chatterbaits Key locations: Submerged vegetation edges near spawning flats, particularly where hard bottom or shell beds are present; Protected coves and pockets with matted grass, providing spawning habitat; Points and transitions adjacent to spawning areas, especially during cold fronts. Best techniques: Bladed Jigs worked with varied retrieves to trigger reaction strikes, especially effective during cold fronts, Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around vegetation and cover, Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water and locating active fish. Primary forage: Shad schools in pre-spawn areas, Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters, Bluegill around vegetation edges. Best bait colors: Chartreuse Colors, Dark Neutrals, Natural Craw Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Stick Marsh / Farm 13 in Spring (Post-Spawn)?

Water temp 75-83°F. Post-spawn bass are actively feeding in submerged vegetation and around stumps, transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns Fish are showing aggressive feeding behavior, particularly around bait concentrations in grass mats and woody cover Key locations: Submerged grass mats in 3-4 foot depth range; Stump fields with adjacent vegetation; Grass edges near hard bottom areas. Best techniques: Swim Jigs with swim trailer worked through submerged vegetation, Bladed Jigs around grass edges, Spinnerbaits around stumps and wood cover, Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) with slow, twitching retrieve. Primary forage: Shad - primary forage based on multiple reports, Bluegill - secondary forage typically available in vegetation. Best bait colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Shad Colors, White.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Stick Marsh / Farm 13 in Summer?

Water temp 76-86°F. Bass are actively feeding around submerged vegetation and flooded brush, with increased activity during early morning and late evening Fish are relating to both shallow and deep structure, moving deeper during midday heat when temperatures reach mid-80s Key locations: Submerged vegetation edges, particularly newly flooded areas; Flooded brush and stumps near deeper water access; Areas with concentrated baitfish, especially near current or wind-influenced zones. Best techniques: Spinnerbaits slow-rolled through submerged vegetation, Texas Rigs worked through heavy cover, Lipless crankbaits around baitfish schools, Frogs/Toads over matted vegetation early morning. Primary forage: Shad schools in open water and along vegetation edges, Bluegill in and around vegetation and woody cover. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Chartreuse Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Stick Marsh / Farm 13 in Fall?

Water temp 78-85°F. Bass are actively feeding on shad while transitioning between summer and fall patterns, focusing on shell beds and new vegetation growth Fish are holding tight to structure and require slow presentations in the warm water conditions (84°F) Key locations: Shell beds adjacent to humps; New vegetation growth areas; Hard bottom areas with mixed vegetation. Best techniques: Carolina Rigs worked slowly across shell beds and humps, Shaky Heads fished methodically around vegetation, Texas Rigs worked ultra-slow in vegetated areas. Primary forage: Shad schools around structure, Bluegill in vegetation. Best bait colors: Dark Neutrals, Natural Craw Colors.

How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Stick Marsh / Farm 13 in Winter?

Water temp 67-70°F. Bass are holding on and around vegetation edges and shell beds, showing moderate activity levels with a preference for slower presentations Fish are relating to newly flooded vegetation from winter lake level changes, using these areas as primary feeding zones Key locations: Grass edges intersecting with shell beds; Newly flooded vegetation from winter drawdown; Open water areas near moving water. Best techniques: Texas Rigs worked slowly through vegetation, Carolina Rigs dragged on shell beds, Bladed Jigs pulled through hydrilla, Neko Rigs during cold fronts. Primary forage: Shad concentrating near moving water areas, Baitfish schools in vegetation edges. Best bait colors: Dark Neutrals, Green Colors, Purple Colors.