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Watauga Lake Fishing Reports
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueSoft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)SeasonWinterStructureBaitfishfocusing on wind blown pockets with baitfish up in the water column
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Largemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonFallStructureRiver ChannelsFish bridge pilings about 25ft deep
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Spotted BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonWinterStructureBouldersSunny. Water temp 47* Air temp 54*. Water clear. Missed a number of short striking fish in 20 feet of water on an Arig. Ended the day with 1 spot, 13" long. Fish was suspended around bait in 15 ft. Of water. Beautiful day on the water. Wind light and variable
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueUmbrella RigsSeasonWinterStructurePoints
Smallmouth on main lake points on Umbrella rigs. Water clear. Air temp, 50*
- Darel BabbBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonFallStructureRip Rap
Cranking in coves along rock and brush. Several smallmouth caught in the 2.5-3 pound range.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSpring (Spawn)StructurePoints
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!
- Darel BabbBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonFallStructureBaitfish
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard Topwater (Prop)SeasonSummerStructureLaydowns
During the dog days of summer, throwing a bone whopper plopper around lay downs is a great way to produce trophy smallmouths. Vary your retrieval from stop and go , to constant. This produces some awesome top water actions.
