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Stieger Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 12, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Stieger Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-62	Bass are transitioning from winter depths to shallower pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise Fish are beginning to feed more aggressively to prepare for spawning, with activity increasing during warmer afternoon periods	Secondary points and flats adjacent to spawning areas in 5-8 foot depth Early emerging vegetation edges in 4-6 foot depth Protected shallow pockets with darker bottom composition for warmth	Lipless Crankbaits worked through sparse vegetation Bladed Jigs around emerging weed edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting isolated cover	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Small crawfish becoming active in warming shallows	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Pre-spawn females staging in 4-6 foot depths near shallow spawning flats, particularly near vegetation Males actively searching for and preparing nesting sites in protected areas with firm bottom, typically in 2-4 feet of water Feeding actively but sporadically, with emphasis on larger meals to support spawn preparation	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water Edges of lily pad fields where they transition to slightly deeper water Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) Spinnerbaits Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Bluegill Young of Year Perch	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	68-75	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding but staying close to cover, particularly relating to weed edges and lily pad fields in 5-12 foot depth ranges Fish are showing preference for low-light feeding periods, with decreased activity during bright midday hours	Weed edges and sparse pad fields in 5-12 feet of water Submerged vegetation edges, especially near deeper water access Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation	Wacky Rigs worked slowly along weed edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in and around vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) during active feeding periods	Bluegill in shallow vegetation Young of year baitfish around weed edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	70-79	Bass are actively feeding along weed edges and lily pad fields during early morning and evening hours, with decreased activity during bright midday periods Fish are holding in 6-12 foot depth ranges along vegetation edges, moving shallower during low light periods to ambush prey	Weed edges in 6-10 feet of water, particularly areas with thick, green vegetation Lily pad fields, especially the outer edges where they transition to open water Deeper vegetation in 10-12 feet during midday heat	Wacky Rigs worked slowly along weed edges with lift-and-drop presentation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in lily pads for bigger bites Swim Jigs through vegetation edges during active feeding periods	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports Crappie - mentioned as secondary forage	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Fall Fishing Guide for Stieger Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-72	Largemouth bass are actively feeding along weed edges, preparing for winter. They are particularly aggressive around grass edges as evidenced by recent success with bladed jigs Fish are utilizing vegetation as primary ambush points, with increased surface activity noted by topwater success	Edges of submerged vegetation in 5-12 foot depth range Sparse patches of remaining green vegetation Shallow vegetation areas during low light periods	Bladed Jigs worked along weed edges Hard Topwater (Prop) during low light periods Spinnerbaits parallel to vegetation edges	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation Small baitfish schooling near vegetation edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Stieger Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and flats adjacent to spawning areas in 5-8 foot depth	Early emerging vegetation edges in 4-6 foot depth
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water	Edges of lily pad fields where they transition to slightly deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges and sparse pad fields in 5-12 feet of water	Submerged vegetation edges, especially near deeper water access
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges in 6-10 feet of water, particularly areas with thick, green vegetation	Lily pad fields, especially the outer edges where they transition to open water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Edges of submerged vegetation in 5-12 foot depth range	Sparse patches of remaining green vegetation

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Small crawfish becoming active in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of Year Perch
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow vegetation	Young of year baitfish around weed edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports	Crappie - mentioned as secondary forage
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation	Small baitfish schooling near vegetation edges

Bait Colors by Season for Stieger Lake

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

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