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Tycoon Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 27, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Tycoon Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-65	Bass are moving from winter depths to warmer, shallower staging areas near spawning flats, actively feeding to prepare for spawn Fish become increasingly active during warming trends, holding near transition areas between deep and shallow water Feeding activity intensifies during stable weather patterns, with fish showing aggressive responses to prey	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats Brush piles in 8-15 foot depths near shallow spawning areas Water willow edges where they meet deeper water	Lipless Crankbaits worked through transitional depths Bladed Jigs around emerging vegetation Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly near staging areas	Bluegill beginning to become more active in the shallows Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small baitfish schools in transition areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-65	Crappie are staging in deeper water near spawning areas, making frequent movements to check water temperatures and conditions Fish are beginning to school up and become more active as they prepare for the spawn, with feeding activity increasing during warming trends	Brush piles and woody cover adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 feet of water Secondary points and creek channels leading to spawning areas Deeper edges of lily pad fields where they meet deeper water	Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)	Small minnows gathering in pre-spawn areas Early season insects and larvae Small baitfish moving into warming shallows	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Staging near spawning flats and moving into shallow protected areas to build nests, with males guarding nests while females move between shallow and slightly deeper water Actively feeding during pre-spawn, becoming more territorial and less feeding-focused during actual spawn Most active during dawn and dusk, with increased sensitivity to fishing pressure during daylight hours	Protected shallow bays with water willows and lily pad stems Transitional areas near brush piles adjacent to spawning flats Secondary points leading into spawning coves	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover and bedding areas Wacky Rigs worked slowly near spawning areas Swim Jigs along the edges of spawning flats	Bluegill concentrating in shallow spawning areas Small crawfish emerging in warming shallows Small baitfish moving into warmer shoreline areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Crappie are actively spawning and protecting nests in shallow water areas, particularly around lily pads and other shallow cover as evidenced by recent 67°F water temperature reports Fish are holding in predictable locations and exhibiting territorial behavior around spawning sites, making them more concentrated in specific areas	Lily pads in shallow spawning areas, confirmed by recent fishing reports Brush piles adjacent to spawning flats, as indicated by lake profile inferences Protected coves with complex shoreline features, suggested by the lake's shoreline development index	Bobbers with small jigs, proven effective in recent reports Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) around lily pad edges Crappie Dock Shooting in shaded areas near spawning zones	Small minnows gathering in spawning areas Aquatic insects active in shallow vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Post-spawn bass are actively recovering and beginning to feed more aggressively, transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns Fish are utilizing various depth zones throughout the day, moving between shallow cover and nearby deeper water	Shallow areas with lily pads and water willows adjacent to deeper water Brush piles near post-spawn transition routes Secondary points with mixed vegetation	Swim Jigs worked through vegetation Wacky Rigs worked slowly around cover Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for actively feeding fish	Bluegill beginning their spawning activities Young of the year baitfish emerging in the shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	65-72	Post-spawn crappies transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish suspending near brush piles and gathering in loose schools, showing aggressive feeding behavior	Brush piles in 8-12 feet of water adjacent to spawning areas Secondary points with woody cover Deeper edges of lily pad fields	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Spider Rigging	Small minnows Juvenile bluegill Aquatic insects	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	78-86	Actively feeding around vegetation and brush, particularly during lower light periods, seeking cooler water near cover during peak temperatures Exhibiting selective feeding patterns due to fishing pressure, requiring precise presentations and cover-oriented approaches	Lily pad fields adjacent to deeper water Flooded brush piles, particularly those near shoreline transitions Water willow edges providing shade and ambush points	Swim Jigs worked through vegetation and around brush Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) around laydowns Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in heavy cover	Bluegill Small Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Crappie	72-85	Crappie are transitioning to deeper, cooler water and suspending near brush piles and other vertical structure during the heat of summer Feeding activity peaks during early morning and late evening, with fish moving shallower during these periods to feed	Deep brush piles in 15-25 feet of water, especially those near channel breaks Shaded areas under docks with nearby deep water access Deeper edges of lily pad fields where they transition to open water	Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Dock Shooting	Small minnows suspended around brush piles Young-of-year baitfish schools Aquatic insects near vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Tycoon Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Bass are in transition mode, becoming more selective and responding less to reaction baits as water cools. They are actively feeding but in shorter windows, primarily targeting bluegill near vegetation. Fish are showing decreased aggression, requiring slower presentations and precise bait placement, especially around cover	Lily pad edges and pockets, especially where they meet deeper water Submerged vegetation in 5-10 foot depth range Protected coves with remaining green vegetation	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around vegetation edges Texas Rigs (Worming) with subtle movements near cover Shakey Heads along deeper vegetation edges	Bluegill concentrated around remaining vegetation Young of the year baitfish schooling in protected areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Crappie	55-65	Crappie are schooling and feeding actively on both minnows and insects, transitioning to deeper brush piles and stumps as temperatures cool Fish are suspended at specific depths around structure, as evidenced by successful bobber fishing patterns	Brush piles in moderate depth, particularly those near depth changes Stump fields with nearby deeper water access Deep edges of coves where baitfish concentrate	Bobbers with small jigs, particularly effective with 1/32 oz heads as reported Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) around identified structure	Small minnows congregating around structure Insects, particularly around brush piles and woody cover	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Orange Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	38-45	Largemouth bass slow their metabolism and seek stable temperatures in deeper water, typically concentrating in tight schools near structure Feeding windows become shorter and more predictable, often during warmer afternoon periods Fish become less aggressive, requiring slower, more methodical presentations	Deep brush piles adjacent to major depth changes Protected coves with remaining stumps or wood cover Secondary points leading into deeper wintering areas	Blade Baits worked slowly with long pauses near structure Drop Shot with subtle movements around deep cover Shakey Heads dragged slowly along bottom near structure	Concentrated schools of bluegill in deeper water Smaller baitfish seeking warmer, stable water temperatures	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Winter	Crappie	45-55	Crappie are schooling tightly in deeper water, often suspended near brush piles and other woody structure Feeding activity is most intense during mid-morning and late afternoon periods, with fish being less active during extreme cold fronts	Deep brush piles and submerged timber in 15-25 foot depth range Deeper creek channel bends with adjacent structure Suspended schools near deep dock structures	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Spider Rigging Damiki Rig	Small minnows in tight schools Suspended shad schools Small aquatic insects	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Tycoon Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats	Brush piles in 8-15 foot depths near shallow spawning areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Brush piles and woody cover adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 feet of water	Secondary points and creek channels leading to spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with water willows and lily pad stems	Transitional areas near brush piles adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Lily pads in shallow spawning areas, confirmed by recent fishing reports	Brush piles adjacent to spawning flats, as indicated by lake profile inferences
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow areas with lily pads and water willows adjacent to deeper water	Brush piles near post-spawn transition routes
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Brush piles in 8-12 feet of water adjacent to spawning areas	Secondary points with woody cover
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Lily pad fields adjacent to deeper water	Flooded brush piles, particularly those near shoreline transitions
Summer	Crappie	Deep brush piles in 15-25 feet of water, especially those near channel breaks	Shaded areas under docks with nearby deep water access
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Lily pad edges and pockets, especially where they meet deeper water	Submerged vegetation in 5-10 foot depth range
Fall	Crappie	Brush piles in moderate depth, particularly those near depth changes	Stump fields with nearby deeper water access
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep brush piles adjacent to major depth changes	Protected coves with remaining stumps or wood cover
Winter	Crappie	Deep brush piles and submerged timber in 15-25 foot depth range	Deeper creek channel bends with adjacent structure

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to become more active in the shallows	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows gathering in pre-spawn areas	Early season insects and larvae
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating in shallow spawning areas	Small crawfish emerging in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows gathering in spawning areas	Aquatic insects active in shallow vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning their spawning activities	Young of the year baitfish emerging in the shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows	Juvenile bluegill
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Small Bass
Summer	Crappie	Small minnows suspended around brush piles	Young-of-year baitfish schools
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated around remaining vegetation	Young of the year baitfish schooling in protected areas
Fall	Crappie	Small minnows congregating around structure	Insects, particularly around brush piles and woody cover
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Concentrated schools of bluegill in deeper water	Smaller baitfish seeking warmer, stable water temperatures
Winter	Crappie	Small minnows in tight schools	Suspended shad schools

Bait Colors by Season for Tycoon Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Orange Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Winter	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors

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