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Upper Cormorant Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 19, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Upper Cormorant Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, moving from deeper wintering areas to shallower flats adjacent to spawning areas Feeding activity increases as water temperatures rise, with fish becoming more aggressive during warming trends	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with reed beds in 3-4 feet of water Docks with deep water access near potential spawning flats Submerged vegetation edges where new growth is beginning to emerge	Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation and along reed edges Bladed Jigs slow-rolled near cover and through sparse vegetation Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses around staging areas	Bluegill beginning to become more active in shallow areas Small baitfish schooling near warming shallow flats	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Spawning bass seeking shallow, protected areas with firm bottom and cover for nesting, actively guarding nests and exhibiting territorial behavior Pre-spawn bass staging on adjacent deeper structure, moving in and out of spawning areas based on temperature fluctuations	Protected reed beds in 3-4 feet of water with firm bottom Shallow coves with submerged vegetation Docks adjacent to spawning flats with deeper water access	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around reeds and shallow cover Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for staging fish Ned Rigs for pressured fish on beds	Bluegill in shallow areas around vegetation Small baitfish relating to spawning areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Post-spawn bass actively feeding in shallow zones, particularly around reed beds and submerged vegetation Fish showing preference for ambush points in 3-5 foot depths, with increased activity during warming trends	Reed beds in 3+ feet of water Submerged vegetation edges Protected shallow coves with emergent vegetation	Grass Jigs worked through vegetation Soft Jerkbaits (especially weightless flukes) around reeds Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for heavy cover areas	Bluegill Young of year baitfish	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-85	Bass are actively feeding in and around reed beds, particularly those with mixed habitat features like rocks or lily pads Fish are most active during early morning and evening hours, moving shallower to feed and seeking shade during bright conditions	Reed beds with 3+ feet of depth, especially those with mixed rock or lily pad features Dock areas adjacent to vegetation Protected coves with abundant vegetation	Grass Jigs worked through reed edges and pockets Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for heavy cover penetration Frogs/Toads for working over thick vegetation	Bluegill in and around vegetation Young of year baitfish in reed edges	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Upper Cormorant Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	65-78	Active shallow water feeding during low-light periods, particularly early morning and evening, with continued activity throughout day in cloudy conditions Targeting baitfish around shallow cover, showing aggressive topwater strikes due to fall feeding pattern	Shallow reed beds in 3-5 feet of water, especially those adjacent to deeper water Docks with access to deeper water, particularly those with surrounding vegetation Points and coves with mixed vegetation, providing ambush locations	Hard Topwater (Walking) worked aggressively around shallow cover during low light periods Swim Jigs with swimbait trailer around docks and deeper reed edges Buzzbaits for covering water and drawing reaction strikes in stained conditions	Shad moving in schools around shallow cover Bluegill relating to dock and reed structure	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Upper Cormorant Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with reed beds in 3-4 feet of water	Docks with deep water access near potential spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected reed beds in 3-4 feet of water with firm bottom	Shallow coves with submerged vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Reed beds in 3+ feet of water	Submerged vegetation edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Reed beds with 3+ feet of depth, especially those with mixed rock or lily pad features	Dock areas adjacent to vegetation
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shallow reed beds in 3-5 feet of water, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Docks with access to deeper water, particularly those with surrounding vegetation

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to become more active in shallow areas	Small baitfish schooling near warming shallow flats
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow areas around vegetation	Small baitfish relating to spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of year baitfish
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in and around vegetation	Young of year baitfish in reed edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad moving in schools around shallow cover	Bluegill relating to dock and reed structure

Bait Colors by Season for Upper Cormorant Lake

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

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