Sturgeon
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How to Fish Sturgeon
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Sturgeon produces Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, and more. Below are season-by-season fishing patterns by species.
Spring
Spring (Pre-Spawn) Largemouth Bass on Sturgeon
For spring (pre-spawn) largemouth bass on Sturgeon, work bladed jigs worked through emerging vegetation around shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depths with natural craw colors baits. Water temps run 55-65°F. Staging in pre-spawn areas near emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depths, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Moving between deeper staging areas and shallow feeding zones, particularly during warmer parts of the day Relating strongly to vegetation edges and protected areas that warm quickly
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| Water temp | 55-65°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Staging in pre-spawn areas near emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depths, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Moving between deeper staging areas and shallow feeding zones, particularly during warmer parts of the day Relating strongly to vegetation edges and protected areas that warm quickly |
| Key locations | Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depths; Protected coves with stable temperatures; Secondary points leading into spawning bays |
| Best techniques | Bladed Jigs worked through emerging vegetation; Spinnerbaits along vegetation edges; Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in thicker vegetation patches |
| Forage | Minnows in submerged vegetation, Small bluegill beginning to become active, Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy |
| Structure | Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depths, Protected coves with stable temperatures |
| Bait colors | Natural Craw Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors, Green Colors |
Spring (Spawn) Largemouth Bass on Sturgeon
For spring (spawn) largemouth bass on Sturgeon, work bladed jigs worked through and around vegetation around submerged vegetation edges in 2-6 foot depth range near spawning flats with green colors baits. Water temps run 58-65°F. Bass are in pre-spawn to spawn transition, actively feeding while moving between staging areas and spawning flats Fish are relating heavily to emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depth range, using these areas for both feeding and spawning preparation
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| Water temp | 58-65°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Bass are in pre-spawn to spawn transition, actively feeding while moving between staging areas and spawning flats Fish are relating heavily to emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depth range, using these areas for both feeding and spawning preparation |
| Key locations | Submerged vegetation edges in 2-6 foot depth range near spawning flats; Protected coves with emerging vegetation; Secondary points leading into spawning bays |
| Best techniques | Bladed Jigs worked through and around vegetation; Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly above vegetation; Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for targeting thick vegetation |
| Forage | Minnows relating to vegetation edges, Young of the year panfish beginning to emerge |
| Structure | Submerged vegetation edges in 2-6 foot depth range near spawning flats, Protected coves with emerging vegetation |
| Bait colors | Green Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors |
Spring (Post-Spawn) Largemouth Bass on Sturgeon
For spring (post-spawn) largemouth bass on Sturgeon, work spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges around vegetation edges and points in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds transition to deeper water with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 58-72°F. Post-spawn bass are transitioning to deeper water along vegetation edges, actively feeding to recover energy after spawning Fish are establishing summer feeding patterns, relating strongly to submerged vegetation in 8-10 foot depth range
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| Water temp | 58-72°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Post-spawn bass are transitioning to deeper water along vegetation edges, actively feeding to recover energy after spawning Fish are establishing summer feeding patterns, relating strongly to submerged vegetation in 8-10 foot depth range |
| Key locations | Vegetation edges and points in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds transition to deeper water; Secondary points with submerged vegetation near spawning bays; Deeper weed flats adjacent to spawning areas |
| Best techniques | Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges; Texas Rigs (Worming) through scattered vegetation; Lipless Crankbaits over tops of submerged vegetation |
| Forage | Minnows relating to vegetation edges, Emerging bluegills in shallow vegetation |
| Structure | Vegetation edges and points in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds transition to deeper water, Secondary points with submerged vegetation near spawning bays |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Green Colors, Light Neutral Colors |
Summer
Summer Largemouth Bass on Sturgeon
For summer largemouth bass on Sturgeon, work texas rigs (pitch/flip) around vegetation edges and dock structures around deep weed edges in 8-10 foot range with access to shallow feeding flats with natural craw colors baits. Water temps run 68-82°F. Actively feeding in early morning and evening hours, establishing summer patterns around vegetation edges and deeper structure Moving between shallow feeding areas (2-4 feet) and deeper resting areas (8-12 feet) throughout the day Seeking cooler, oxygen-rich water near vegetation edges during midday heat
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| Water temp | 68-82°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Actively feeding in early morning and evening hours, establishing summer patterns around vegetation edges and deeper structure Moving between shallow feeding areas (2-4 feet) and deeper resting areas (8-12 feet) throughout the day Seeking cooler, oxygen-rich water near vegetation edges during midday heat |
| Key locations | Deep weed edges in 8-10 foot range with access to shallow feeding flats; Complex points with submerged vegetation and access to deeper water; Shaded dock areas adjacent to deeper water and vegetation |
| Best techniques | Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around vegetation edges and dock structures; Buzzbaits and Frogs/Toads during morning/evening hours over vegetation; Drop Shot in deeper areas during midday heat |
| Forage | Minnows relating to vegetation edges, Bluegill in shallow vegetation pockets, Crawfish in and around vegetation roots |
| Structure | Deep weed edges in 8-10 foot range with access to shallow feeding flats, Complex points with submerged vegetation and access to deeper water |
| Bait colors | Natural Craw Colors, Green Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors |
Fall
Fall Largemouth Bass on Sturgeon
For fall largemouth bass on Sturgeon, work spinnerbaits worked parallel to deep weed edges around deep weed edges and points where vegetation meets deeper water (8-10 foot range) with natural shad colors baits. Water temps run 52-68°F. Bass are actively feeding to build reserves for winter, following baitfish schools and relating heavily to remaining vegetation edges Fish are transitioning from shallow to mid-depth areas, particularly during early fall, and will move progressively deeper as water temperatures cool
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| Water temp | 52-68°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Bass are actively feeding to build reserves for winter, following baitfish schools and relating heavily to remaining vegetation edges Fish are transitioning from shallow to mid-depth areas, particularly during early fall, and will move progressively deeper as water temperatures cool |
| Key locations | Deep weed edges and points where vegetation meets deeper water (8-10 foot range); Secondary points and inside turns near major coves; Submerged vegetation patches in 6-12 foot depth range |
| Best techniques | Spinnerbaits worked parallel to deep weed edges; Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) slow rolled through vegetation transitions; Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along points and turns |
| Forage | Baitfish schools concentrated near remaining vegetation, Crawfish active on hard bottom areas near vegetation |
| Structure | Deep weed edges and points where vegetation meets deeper water (8-10 foot range), Secondary points and inside turns near major coves |
| Bait colors | Natural Shad Colors, Natural Craw Colors, Green Colors |
Pattern summary
| Season | Species | Structure | Forage | Bait colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depths | Minnows in submerged vegetation | Natural Craw Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors, Green Colors |
| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | Submerged vegetation edges in 2-6 foot depth range near spawning flats | Minnows relating to vegetation edges | Green Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors |
| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | Vegetation edges and points in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds transition to deeper water | Minnows relating to vegetation edges | Natural Baitfish Colors, Green Colors, Light Neutral Colors |
| Summer | Largemouth Bass | Deep weed edges in 8-10 foot range with access to shallow feeding flats | Minnows relating to vegetation edges | Natural Craw Colors, Green Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors |
| Fall | Largemouth Bass | Deep weed edges and points where vegetation meets deeper water (8-10 foot range) | Baitfish schools concentrated near remaining vegetation | Natural Shad Colors, Natural Craw Colors, Green Colors |
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Sturgeon fishing FAQ
- How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Sturgeon in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?
- Water temp 55-65°F. Staging in pre-spawn areas near emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depths, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Moving between deeper staging areas and shallow feeding zones, particularly during warmer parts of the day Relating strongly to vegetation edges and protected areas that warm quickly Key locations: Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depths; Protected coves with stable temperatures; Secondary points leading into spawning bays. Best techniques: Bladed Jigs worked through emerging vegetation, Spinnerbaits along vegetation edges, Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in thicker vegetation patches. Primary forage: Minnows in submerged vegetation, Small bluegill beginning to become active, Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy. Best bait colors: Natural Craw Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors, Green Colors.
- How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Sturgeon in Spring (Spawn)?
- Water temp 58-65°F. Bass are in pre-spawn to spawn transition, actively feeding while moving between staging areas and spawning flats Fish are relating heavily to emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depth range, using these areas for both feeding and spawning preparation Key locations: Submerged vegetation edges in 2-6 foot depth range near spawning flats; Protected coves with emerging vegetation; Secondary points leading into spawning bays. Best techniques: Bladed Jigs worked through and around vegetation, Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly above vegetation, Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for targeting thick vegetation. Primary forage: Minnows relating to vegetation edges, Young of the year panfish beginning to emerge. Best bait colors: Green Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors.
- How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Sturgeon in Spring (Post-Spawn)?
- Water temp 58-72°F. Post-spawn bass are transitioning to deeper water along vegetation edges, actively feeding to recover energy after spawning Fish are establishing summer feeding patterns, relating strongly to submerged vegetation in 8-10 foot depth range Key locations: Vegetation edges and points in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds transition to deeper water; Secondary points with submerged vegetation near spawning bays; Deeper weed flats adjacent to spawning areas. Best techniques: Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges, Texas Rigs (Worming) through scattered vegetation, Lipless Crankbaits over tops of submerged vegetation. Primary forage: Minnows relating to vegetation edges, Emerging bluegills in shallow vegetation. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Green Colors, Light Neutral Colors.
- How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Sturgeon in Summer?
- Water temp 68-82°F. Actively feeding in early morning and evening hours, establishing summer patterns around vegetation edges and deeper structure Moving between shallow feeding areas (2-4 feet) and deeper resting areas (8-12 feet) throughout the day Seeking cooler, oxygen-rich water near vegetation edges during midday heat Key locations: Deep weed edges in 8-10 foot range with access to shallow feeding flats; Complex points with submerged vegetation and access to deeper water; Shaded dock areas adjacent to deeper water and vegetation. Best techniques: Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around vegetation edges and dock structures, Buzzbaits and Frogs/Toads during morning/evening hours over vegetation, Drop Shot in deeper areas during midday heat. Primary forage: Minnows relating to vegetation edges, Bluegill in shallow vegetation pockets, Crawfish in and around vegetation roots. Best bait colors: Natural Craw Colors, Green Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors.
- How do you catch Largemouth Bass on Sturgeon in Fall?
- Water temp 52-68°F. Bass are actively feeding to build reserves for winter, following baitfish schools and relating heavily to remaining vegetation edges Fish are transitioning from shallow to mid-depth areas, particularly during early fall, and will move progressively deeper as water temperatures cool Key locations: Deep weed edges and points where vegetation meets deeper water (8-10 foot range); Secondary points and inside turns near major coves; Submerged vegetation patches in 6-12 foot depth range. Best techniques: Spinnerbaits worked parallel to deep weed edges, Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) slow rolled through vegetation transitions, Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along points and turns. Primary forage: Baitfish schools concentrated near remaining vegetation, Crawfish active on hard bottom areas near vegetation. Best bait colors: Natural Shad Colors, Natural Craw Colors, Green Colors.