Watauga Lake
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Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Watauga Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Summer
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')3
- Hard Topwater (Prop)1
- Ned Rigs1
Smallmouth Bass5 Reports
Largemouth Bass4 Reports
Spotted Bass2 Reports
Recent and Trending Baits
Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Docks
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
71°
Species
Spotted BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
72°
Fishing the shore line with submerged rocks and a steep drop off. Let the lure sink about 5 feet and use a fast retrieve
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
67°
Fishing a shoreline on the north end of the lake with warmer water and deep diving crankbait to work submerged tree structure.
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