Watauga Lake
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Current)
Watauga Lake Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Hard Jerkbaits1
- Texas Rigs (Worming)1
Total Fishing Reports
19
Top Species Reported for Spring
Largemouth Bass2 Reports- Smallmouth Bass2 Reports
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Topwater Prop
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Shad
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Points
When the water temp on Watauga is between 60-63 degrees, smallmouth bass will start spawning on main lake points. Search for points with a pea gravel or sand bottom, along with chunk rock. Fishing a 4.5” Roboworm texas rigged in these areas is a highly productive way to catch them. The bait is small enough to have a high hook up ratio, but large enough to trigger an aggressive protective response. A bright color like Bold Bluegill just adds to the effectiveness!
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Alewife
Water Temperature
48°
Secondary points are holding both spots and smallies! With or without forward facing sonar you should be able to catch a bunch throwing a Jerkbait! Start on secondary points and work your way back each finger targeting banks from 4-12 ft of water with hard bottom/boulders/brush
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