| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 47-62 | - Bass are actively feeding but remaining selective in clear water conditions, suspending near submerged vegetation and responding well to slow, deliberate presentations
- Fish are transitioning between winter and spawning areas, utilizing grass edges in 8-12 foot depth range as primary staging locations
| - Submerged grass beds in 8-12 foot range with 1-2 foot tall vegetation
- Grass edges and transition areas near spawning flats
- Protected areas with stable water temperatures
| - Hard Jerkbaits worked extremely slow with long pauses, especially during calm conditions
- Spybaits counted down to grass tops and retrieved slowly
- Drop Shot rigged with finesse baits for clear water sight fishing
| | - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Green Colors
- Metallic Colors
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| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Trout | 52-58 | - Trout are actively feeding in both shallow and deep water, utilizing structure for ambush points while following temperature preferences
- Fish are particularly active around shallow cover like laydowns and overhangs, especially during cooler periods of the day
| - Laydowns and overhanging structure in 1-3 feet of water
- Deeper edges of submerged vegetation in 8-12 feet
- Spring-fed areas maintaining cool water temperatures
| - Drop Shot with light line due to clear water conditions
- Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly near structure
- Inline Spinners retrieved at moderate speeds parallel to structure
| - Minnows - primary forage based on fishing reports
- Small insects and aquatic larvae emerging in spring
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Green Colors
- Light Neutral Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 52-69 | - Fish are in spawning phase, transitioning between pre-spawn feeding and spawning behavior, with some actively spawning in shallow protected areas while others stage nearby
- Actively feeding during stable weather periods, particularly targeting bluegill around submerged vegetation
| - Submerged grass flats in 8-12 foot range with clean edges
- Protected shallow areas with beaver dams and flooded brush
- Grass beds within 4-6 feet of surface
| - Hard Jerkbaits worked just above grass tops with pauses
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly through shallow cover
- Damiki Rig for suspended fish in clear water
| - Bluegill around vegetation edges
- Small baitfish suspended over grass
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Green Colors
- Natural Craw Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Trout | 48-58 | - Trout are actively spawning in spring, moving into shallower waters (2-6 feet) near submerged vegetation and structure, particularly during early morning and evening hours
- Fish are aggressively feeding to recover energy from spawning activities, utilizing multiple depth zones and ambush points near laydowns and overhangs
| - Shallow areas with submerged vegetation and nearby deeper water access
- Natural structure areas with laydowns and overhangs providing ambush points
- Protected coves and points with moderate depth transitions
| - Drop Shot with light line presentation due to exceptional water clarity
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked slowly through spawning areas
- Inline Spinners near structure during active feeding periods
| - Minnows - primary forage base confirmed in fishing reports
- Small aquatic insects emerging in spring
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Green Colors
- Metallic Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-72 | - Bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy after spawn
- Fish are utilizing the submerged grass in 8-12 foot range as primary feeding zones, moving between shallow and mid-depth areas throughout the day
| - Grass edges in 8-12 foot depth range where bass can ambush prey
- Secondary points with access to deeper water and submerged vegetation
- Offshore humps with grass in 14-20 foot range, especially during midday
| - Drop Shot worked along grass edges with subtle presentations in clear water
- Soft Jerkbaits with long pauses to trigger reaction strikes
- Texas Rigs (Worming) through scattered grass patches
| - Bluegill in and around grass beds
- Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Green Colors
- Light Neutral Colors
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Trout | 52-62 | - Trout are actively feeding in post-spawn phase, transitioning between shallow and moderate depths following daily temperature changes
- Fish are sight-feeding aggressively due to excellent water clarity (8-10 ft visibility), particularly during low light periods
- Utilizing structure (laydowns and overhangs) as ambush points while pursuing minnow forage
| - Submerged vegetation edges in 8-12 foot depths where minnows congregate
- Laydowns and overhanging structure in 4-8 foot zones, especially in shaded areas
- Points and coves with access to deeper water for temperature regulation
| - Drop Shot with light line presentations due to clear water conditions
- Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly along structure edges
- Inline Spinners near vegetation edges during active feeding periods
| - Minnows - primary forage base mentioned in reports
- Small aquatic insects emerging in spring
- Young-of-year baitfish beginning to appear
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Green Colors
- Light Neutral Colors
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