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Weaver Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 12, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Weaver Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Bass staging in pre-spawn areas near shallow flats, moving between deeper wintering areas and spawning zones Actively feeding during warming trends, especially during afternoon hours when water temperatures peak Holding near emerging vegetation edges, using these areas as transition zones	Emerging vegetation edges in 4-7 foot depth range Protected shallow bays with warming water potential Hard bottom areas near deeper wintering holes	Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly in transition areas Shakey Heads worked along hard bottom areas	Bluegill concentrating in emerging vegetation Small baitfish in warming shallows Crawfish becoming active on hard bottom areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	42-52	Pike are moving into shallow, warmer bays and areas near spawning habitat, becoming increasingly active with warming water Aggressive feeding behavior as fish prepare for spawning, particularly during stable weather patterns	Shallow weed edges and isolated weed clumps in 4-7 foot range Transitions between vegetation types, especially near deeper water access Areas with emerging vegetation in protected shallow bays	Spinnerbaits worked slowly along weed edges and through scattered vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieves parallel to vegetation Hard Jerkbaits with longer pauses between twitches	Yellow Perch congregating in similar shallow areas Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Largemouth bass transitioning into spawning mode, staging near spawning flats and actively feeding in preparation for spawn Fish actively relating to submerged vegetation in 4-7 foot depth range, showing aggressive feeding behavior	Submerged vegetation edges in 4-7 foot depth range Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and vegetation Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Wacky Rigs worked slowly through vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around thicker vegetation Shakey Heads along vegetation edges	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Juvenile perch in vegetation	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-52	Pike are actively moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly near emerging vegetation and flooded areas where water warms first Fish become more aggressive as water temperatures rise, with females staging in pre-spawn areas before moving to spawning grounds Post-spawn males remain shallow to guard nests while females move to nearby deeper water to recover	Shallow weed edges and emerging vegetation in 2-6 feet of water Isolated weed clumps in 4-7 foot depth range near spawning areas Secondary drop-offs adjacent to spawning areas for staging fish	Spinnerbaits worked slowly through shallow vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near weed edges Live Bait Rigs positioned near spawning areas	Yellow Perch congregating in similar shallow areas Small pike and other winter-stressed baitfish Bluegills beginning to move shallow	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	75-83	Fish are actively feeding in shallow water (4-7 feet) around vegetation after completing spawn, showing aggressive behavior particularly around isolated weed clumps Bass are utilizing shade positions during bright conditions and moving between various shallow cover types throughout the day	Isolated weed clumps in 4-7 feet of water Lily pad fields in shallow water Docks providing shade and cover	Grass Jigs worked through vegetation Frogs/Toads worked over lily pads Wacky Rigs around docks and sparse vegetation Texas Rigs flipped to heavy cover	Bluegill in and around vegetation Small baitfish relating to weed edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	52-68	Post-spawn pike actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting shallow vegetation edges and isolated weed clumps in 4-7 foot range Fish are aggressive and opportunistic, moving in small groups along productive vegetation areas	Isolated weed clumps in 4-7 foot depth range, especially near deeper water access Emerging vegetation edges where new growth is starting Secondary points with vegetation that create ambush opportunities	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges with occasional pauses Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled through vegetation gaps Inline Spinners retrieved steadily near surface over emerging vegetation	Yellow Perch congregating near vegetation edges Young-of-year panfish becoming active in warming shallows Minnow species staging near emerging vegetation	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Chartreuse Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-81	Bass are actively feeding in and around heavy vegetation, particularly during early morning and evening, seeking shade during bright periods Fish are establishing summer patterns with heavy reliance on vegetation edges and matted grass for ambush points	Shaded areas within lily pad fields Matted grass edges and openings Dense vegetation adjacent to slightly deeper water (4-7 foot range)	Frogs/Toads worked across vegetation mats Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in heavy cover Buzzbaits during low light periods	Bluegill Young of the year baitfish	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	66-81	Pike are seeking cooler, oxygenated water near the thermocline, typically suspending near weed edges in 10-15 foot depth range Feeding activity concentrates during early morning and evening hours when temperatures are cooler, with reduced activity during peak heat	Deep weed edges where isolated weed clumps meet the thermocline (10-15 feet) Scattered vegetation in 4-7 foot range during lower light periods Deeper holes adjacent to weedy areas providing thermal refuge	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weed edges with consistent speed Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked through scattered vegetation Spinnerbaits retrieved at varying depths near weed edges	Yellow Perch concentrated near weed edges Bluegill in shallow vegetation	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Weaver Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding on bluegill in vegetation edges and transitional areas, following baitfish schools as they move deeper with cooling temperatures Becoming more aggressive in feeding behavior due to pre-winter instincts, but movements are deliberate and focused on energy efficiency	Deep edges of vegetation lines, especially where they meet deeper water Shaded areas near remaining lily pads in 4-7 foot range Matted grass areas with nearby depth changes	Spinnerbaits worked along vegetation edges Texas Rigs (Worming) through remaining vegetation Lipless Crankbaits over transitional areas	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation Young of the year baitfish schooling in deeper areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Northern Pike	52-66	Actively feeding on perch along weed edges, with increased aggression due to fall feeding patterns Moving between deep water resting areas and shallower feeding zones near submerged vegetation	Weed edges and transitions in 4-7 feet of water Isolated weed clumps adjacent to deeper water Open water areas near vegetation where baitfish school	Hard Jerkbaits worked with aggressive twitches and longer pauses Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) retrieved steadily through transition areas	Yellow Perch schooling near vegetation Bluegill relating to weed cover	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Chartreuse Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	38-45	Pike remain active in winter in moderately deep water (10-15 feet) near remaining weed edge transitions, making feeding runs to shallow flats during low-light periods Fish tend to group up more in winter, with multiple pike often using the same areas of remaining green vegetation and depth transitions	Deep weed edges adjacent to flats in 10-15 foot range Isolated weed clumps in 4-7 foot range, especially those near deeper water Transitions between vegetation types where remaining green weeds exist	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) Hard Jerkbaits	Yellow Perch congregating in remaining weed edges Bluegill schooling near deep vegetation	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Northern Pike	34-39	Pike will be less active during mid-winter, conserving energy and focusing on easy meals Most active during dawn and dusk periods, moving into shallower weedy areas to hunt	Isolated weed clumps in 4-7 feet depth range, especially near drop-offs Edges of deeper weed beds adjacent to deeper water Transitions between vegetation types where ambush opportunities exist	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups with live bait positioned at varying depths Ice Fishing Spoons worked with aggressive jigging followed by pauses Ice Fishing Jigs tipped with minnows for slower presentation	Yellow Perch schooling near weed edges Bluegill concentrated in remaining green vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Weaver Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Emerging vegetation edges in 4-7 foot depth range	Protected shallow bays with warming water potential
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow weed edges and isolated weed clumps in 4-7 foot range	Transitions between vegetation types, especially near deeper water access
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation edges in 4-7 foot depth range	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow weed edges and emerging vegetation in 2-6 feet of water	Isolated weed clumps in 4-7 foot depth range near spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Isolated weed clumps in 4-7 feet of water	Lily pad fields in shallow water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Isolated weed clumps in 4-7 foot depth range, especially near deeper water access	Emerging vegetation edges where new growth is starting
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shaded areas within lily pad fields	Matted grass edges and openings
Summer	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges where isolated weed clumps meet the thermocline (10-15 feet)	Scattered vegetation in 4-7 foot range during lower light periods
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep edges of vegetation lines, especially where they meet deeper water	Shaded areas near remaining lily pads in 4-7 foot range
Fall	Northern Pike	Weed edges and transitions in 4-7 feet of water	Isolated weed clumps adjacent to deeper water
Winter	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges adjacent to flats in 10-15 foot range	Isolated weed clumps in 4-7 foot range, especially those near deeper water
Ice	Northern Pike	Isolated weed clumps in 4-7 feet depth range, especially near drop-offs	Edges of deeper weed beds adjacent to deeper water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating in emerging vegetation	Small baitfish in warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Yellow Perch congregating in similar shallow areas	Bluegill beginning to move shallow
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Juvenile perch in vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Yellow Perch congregating in similar shallow areas	Small pike and other winter-stressed baitfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in and around vegetation	Small baitfish relating to weed edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Yellow Perch congregating near vegetation edges	Young-of-year panfish becoming active in warming shallows
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of the year baitfish
Summer	Northern Pike	Yellow Perch concentrated near weed edges	Bluegill in shallow vegetation
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation	Young of the year baitfish schooling in deeper areas
Fall	Northern Pike	Yellow Perch schooling near vegetation	Bluegill relating to weed cover
Winter	Northern Pike	Yellow Perch congregating in remaining weed edges	Bluegill schooling near deep vegetation
Ice	Northern Pike	Yellow Perch schooling near weed edges	Bluegill concentrated in remaining green vegetation

Bait Colors by Season for Weaver Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Chartreuse Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Northern Pike	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors

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