Waconda Lake
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Waconda Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Ned Rigs2
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
Smallmouth Bass3 Reports
Crappie1 Report
Recent and Trending Baits
Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Rock Pile
Water Temperature
70°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
76°
Smallmouth very active in water less than three feet deep on or near any rock. Used Z-man mudbug color in the TRD bait Just cast and retrieve. Many fish in one school around three pounds. Fish biting better under cloud cover.
Species
CrappieSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Water Temperature
68°
Natural rock points are best. Females now showing up with males abundant. Lots of fish available and aggressively feeding lakeside.
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