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Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 26, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-65	Bass are actively transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, following warming trends and becoming more active Fish are feeding more aggressively as they prepare for spawning, targeting areas near vegetation that will warm quickly	Submerged vegetation in 10-20 foot depth range, particularly on the outer edges Secondary points with access to deeper water near spawning coves Standing timber and brush piles adjacent to shallow spawning flats	Carolina Rigs worked slowly through vegetation Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along transition areas Texas Rigs (Worming) through submerged vegetation	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Bluegill beginning to move shallow Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	58-68	In pre-spawn spring, catfish begin transitioning from winter deep water areas to shallower feeding zones, becoming more active as water temperatures rise Fish are primarily feeding during dawn and dusk periods, focusing on abundant shad and bluegill populations near structure	Creek channels and ledges transitioning from deep to shallow water (10-20 foot range) Submerged timber and brush piles near spawning flats Areas where vegetation meets deeper water, creating ambush points	Live Bait Rigs with fresh cut shad or live bluegill positioned near structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') working channel edges and timber Carolina Rigs with cut bait dragged slowly along transitional areas	Shad schools beginning to move shallow Bluegill concentrated near warming shallow areas Young perch near vegetated areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Largemouth bass are in spawn/pre-spawn mode, actively moving into shallow areas with submerged vegetation for spawning. Males are preparing and guarding nests while females stage nearby. Fish are showing aggressive territorial behavior around spawning areas, particularly in vegetation from 0-6 feet deep as noted in recent reports.	Submerged vegetation in 0-6 foot depth range, particularly areas with clear paths for spawning Protected coves and points with vegetation, taking advantage of the lake's complex shoreline Shallow grass edges adjacent to slightly deeper water as staging areas	Swim Jigs worked slowly through grass as validated by recent success reports Bladed Jigs (chatterbaits) with paddle tail trailers in vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for targeting specific vegetation patches	Bluegill, as confirmed by recent fishing reports and bait color selection Crawfish becoming active in warming waters Shad in nearby staging areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	65-75	Moving into shallow, warmer waters (2-8 feet) near structure for spawning, particularly around timber and brush piles Males actively guarding nesting sites while females stage in slightly deeper adjacent areas Increased feeding activity during pre-spawn, followed by more territorial behavior during actual spawn	Shallow coves with woody structure and brush piles Creek channels adjacent to spawning flats Areas where vegetation meets timber in 5-15 foot range	Live Bait Rigs near spawning areas Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around structure Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) into timber and brush	Bluegill gathering in spawning areas Shad schools in creek channels Small perch around vegetation edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Post-spawn bass are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are relating to both shallow and mid-depth structure, with reports showing activity from 10-15 feet deep around submerged cover	Submerged trees and laydowns in 10-15 foot range Points with access to deeper water Submerged vegetation edges	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly around timber Wacky Rigs fished deliberately on points Bladed Jigs around cover Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) near vegetation	Crawfish Bluegill Perch	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	65-78	Post-spawn catfish actively feeding to recover energy, showing increased activity in shallower waters during dawn and dusk Moving between deep water resting areas and shallow feeding zones, particularly around structure and baitfish concentrations	Submerged timber and brush piles in 10-20 foot range near channel edges Creek channels and ledges adjacent to shallow flats Areas where vegetation meets deeper water, creating ambush points	Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or bluegill positioned near structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') along channel edges Carolina Rigs worked slowly through timber areas	Shad schools beginning to move shallow Bluegill in and around vegetation Young of year baitfish emerging in shallow areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-87	Bass are showing typical summer patterns, relating to deeper structure during the heat of day (15-20ft) and moving shallower during low light periods Fish are actively feeding early/late and at night, becoming less active during mid-day heat when water temperatures reach 87°F Bass are utilizing grass edges and timber as primary ambush points, especially where these structures intersect with deeper water	Grass edges extending from shallow water down to 15-20 feet Standing timber in 10-15 foot depth range Deep rocky ledges and bottom transitions Brush piles near deep water access	Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) worked along rocky bottom transitions Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through grass edges and timber Hard Topwater (Walking) during low light periods around timber Bladed Jigs ripped through vegetation in 10 feet or less Ned Rigs when tough conditions require finesse presentation	Shad schooling in deeper water near structure Bluegill relating to grass edges and timber Crappie around brush piles and timber	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Summer	Catfish	75-85	Catfish are highly active in summer, with peak feeding occurring during night hours and early morning due to warm water temperatures in the 80s Fish are utilizing both shallow feeding zones near vegetation edges and deep water sanctuaries during bright midday periods Actively feeding around structure such as standing timber, laydowns, and brush piles, especially during low-light periods	Deep channel ledges and drop-offs adjacent to feeding flats Standing timber and brush piles in 15-25 foot range Edges of vegetation zones in 10-20 foot depth range where baitfish concentrate	Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or whole bluegill near structure Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) along ledges and deep structure Trolling Deep (20'+) for covering water and locating active fish	Shad schools concentrating around vegetation edges Bluegill in and around brush piles and timber Perch relating to deeper structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	68-74	Bass are actively following shad schools moving back into creeks as water temperatures cool Fish are relating to isolated brush piles and utilizing them as ambush points for feeding	Creek channels and creek mouths where baitfish are congregating Isolated brush piles in 10-20 foot depth range Points and structure along migration routes to creeks	Hard Jerkbaits worked with longer pauses to target suspended fish around bait schools Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through brush piles Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) to match prevalent shad forage	Shad schools moving into creeks Bluegill around brush and cover	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Catfish	55-75	Catfish begin transitioning to deeper water as temperatures cool, but remain active feeders building fat reserves for winter Feeding activity becomes more concentrated during daylight hours compared to summer patterns Fish are staging near deep structure but making regular movements to shallower areas to feed	Deep creek channel bends with adjacent woody cover Ledges and drop-offs near submerged vegetation in 10-20 foot range Deep timber areas near primary points	Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or whole bluegill Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) near structure Trolling Deep (20'+) along channel edges	Shad schools congregating in deeper water Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation Perch around timber and brush piles	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	42-52	During open water winter conditions, largemouth bass become less active and typically suspend near deep structure or brush piles, moving to slightly shallower water during warming trends Feeding windows are shorter and typically occur during the warmest parts of the day, with bass focusing on larger, easy-to-catch prey items	Deep brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range, especially near creek channel bends Secondary points with access to deep water Deep edges of submerged vegetation that remains green	Shakey Heads worked slowly along bottom structure Football Jigs dragged through deeper brush piles Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended fish	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water Larger bluegills near remaining green vegetation Dormant crawfish in rocky areas	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Winter	Catfish	45-55	Catfish are maintaining moderate activity levels in winter, focusing on deeper, more stable water temperatures around structural elements Feeding periods are shorter but consistent, with fish holding near bottom structure and responding well to live and cut bait presentations	Deep ledges with nearby channel access, particularly in 15-25 foot range Deeper holes near timber and brush piles Protected coves with deep water access	Live Bait Rigs with heavy sinkers to maintain bottom contact Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) near structure Structure Jigs worked slowly along bottom contours	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water Bluegill holding near structure Bottom-dwelling crawfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation in 10-20 foot depth range, particularly on the outer edges	Secondary points with access to deeper water near spawning coves
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Creek channels and ledges transitioning from deep to shallow water (10-20 foot range)	Submerged timber and brush piles near spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation in 0-6 foot depth range, particularly areas with clear paths for spawning	Protected coves and points with vegetation, taking advantage of the lake's complex shoreline
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Shallow coves with woody structure and brush piles	Creek channels adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged trees and laydowns in 10-15 foot range	Points with access to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Submerged timber and brush piles in 10-20 foot range near channel edges	Creek channels and ledges adjacent to shallow flats
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Grass edges extending from shallow water down to 15-20 feet	Standing timber in 10-15 foot depth range
Summer	Catfish	Deep channel ledges and drop-offs adjacent to feeding flats	Standing timber and brush piles in 15-25 foot range
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Creek channels and creek mouths where baitfish are congregating	Isolated brush piles in 10-20 foot depth range
Fall	Catfish	Deep creek channel bends with adjacent woody cover	Ledges and drop-offs near submerged vegetation in 10-20 foot range
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range, especially near creek channel bends	Secondary points with access to deep water
Winter	Catfish	Deep ledges with nearby channel access, particularly in 15-25 foot range	Deeper holes near timber and brush piles

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Bluegill beginning to move shallow
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Shad schools beginning to move shallow	Bluegill concentrated near warming shallow areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill, as confirmed by recent fishing reports and bait color selection	Crawfish becoming active in warming waters
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Bluegill gathering in spawning areas	Shad schools in creek channels
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish	Bluegill
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Shad schools beginning to move shallow	Bluegill in and around vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad schooling in deeper water near structure	Bluegill relating to grass edges and timber
Summer	Catfish	Shad schools concentrating around vegetation edges	Bluegill in and around brush piles and timber
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools moving into creeks	Bluegill around brush and cover
Fall	Catfish	Shad schools congregating in deeper water	Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water	Larger bluegills near remaining green vegetation
Winter	Catfish	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water	Bluegill holding near structure

Bait Colors by Season for Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Summer	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Catfish	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Winter	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors

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