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Watauga Lake Fishing Reports
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NC MuskieBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Smallmouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureBrush PilesFish were near shore using fallen trees and brush for cover
- NC MuskieBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth 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'
- NC MuskieBronze AmbassadorSpecies
Largemouth BassTechniqueMedium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')SeasonSummerStructureBouldersFishing 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.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureLaydowns
Billy StewardBronze AmbassadorSpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueNed RigsSeasonSummerStructureBoulders- 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.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonFallStructureRiver Channels
Fish bridge pilings about 25ft deep
SpeciesSmallmouth BassTechniqueHard JerkbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBouldersSecondary 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
