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Watauga Lake Fishing Reports
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Largemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureDocksCasting near floating docks in 40' of water on the shady side in mid morning. Minnows were present swimming around the surface of the docks.
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Spotted BassTechniqueLipless CrankbaitsSeasonSummerStructureRip RapFishing the shore line with submerged rocks and a steep drop off. Let the lure sink about 5 feet and use a fast retrieve
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureFlooded Brush
Fishing a shoreline on the north end of the lake with warmer water and deep diving crankbait to work submerged tree structure.
- SpeciesSpotted BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Found fishing a rock drop off under the shade of a tree in shallow water about 8-10 feet from shore
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesFish were near shore using fallen trees and brush for cover
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureBoulders
Fishing were near the shore off of the deep water of the main lake. All were caught on the western side of the lake relating to the warmer water.
- SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureBoulders
Located on shore near some brush on the sunny side of the lake near a drop off leading to the main lake that drops of to 90'
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
Fish are staging and are ready to start moving up. Find them hanging around wood in the cuts and pockets.
