Watauga Lake
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Watauga Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Winter
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)1
- Umbrella Rigs1
Smallmouth Bass2 Reports
Spotted Bass1 Report
Recent and Trending Baits
Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Alewife
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
47°
Sunny. 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
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