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Whitewater Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 30, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Whitewater Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Bass are transitioning from winter depths to pre-spawn staging areas, gradually moving shallower as water temperatures rise Feeding activity increases as fish prepare for spawning, with aggressive responses to prey during warming trends Fish are utilizing transition areas between deep winter haunts and eventual spawning flats	Secondary points and channel bends adjacent to spawning flats First emerging vegetation in 4-8 foot depth range Protected coves with hard bottom and emerging vegetation	Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation Bladed Jigs slow-rolled along transition areas Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses in clearer areas	Baitfish schools in pre-spawn staging areas Early season crawfish becoming active in warming shallows Small bluegill in emerging vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-68	Pre-spawn staging and spawning activity in shallow protected areas, with males guarding nests and females moving between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones Increased feeding activity during warming trends, particularly during early morning and evening hours when water temperatures are optimal	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse vegetation in 2-4 feet of water for spawning Secondary points and staging areas in 6-12 feet adjacent to spawning flats Shallow coves with emerging vegetation, particularly on north-facing shorelines that warm faster	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover and spawning areas Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly along staging areas Spinnerbaits in slightly stained water areas near spawning flats	Small bluegill and perch starting to become active in the shallows Minnows and small baitfish schools in staging areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Post-spawn largemouth bass are recovering from spawning and beginning to feed more actively, transitioning between shallow spawning areas and early summer patterns Fish are utilizing emerging vegetation edges and moving between shallow and moderate depths throughout the day	Emerging weed edges in 5-12 feet of water, especially near spawning bays Secondary points with access to deeper water Shallow wood cover and docks in protected coves	Soft Jerkbaits worked erratically along weed edges Texas Rigs (Worming) through sparse vegetation Spinnerbaits around shallow cover and points	Young-of-year baitfish schools beginning to form Bluegills moving shallow for their spawn Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-85	Bass are actively feeding in and around vegetation, with increased activity in clearer areas during low light and moving to thick cover during bright conditions Fish are utilizing multiple depth zones but primarily holding in shallow to mid-depth vegetation, showing typical summer pattern behavior	Shallow vegetation edges in clearer water areas, particularly during morning and evening Dense matted vegetation and pad fields for midday shade Secondary points with submerged vegetation in 8-15 foot depth range	Blade Baits worked along vegetation edges in clearer water zones Frogs/Toads worked over matted vegetation during midday periods Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for punching through dense vegetation	Minnows/Baitfish schools in clearer water areas Bluegill and juvenile perch around vegetation edges	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Whitewater Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding and following baitfish schools as they migrate to shallower creek arms and coves Transitioning between summer and winter patterns, moving between deep structure and shallow feeding zones Becoming more aggressive in feeding as water temperatures cool, taking advantage of pre-winter feeding opportunities	Deep weed edges adjacent to points and drop-offs (8-15 feet) Creek channel bends and transitions near remaining vegetation Secondary points with access to both shallow and deep water	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to deep weed edges Spinnerbaits retrieved at varying speeds around vegetation transitions Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for mimicking fleeing baitfish	Minnows/Shad schools migrating to shallower areas Remaining summer bluegills in vegetation Crawfish active on hard bottom areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Warm Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Whitewater Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and channel bends adjacent to spawning flats	First emerging vegetation in 4-8 foot depth range
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse vegetation in 2-4 feet of water for spawning	Secondary points and staging areas in 6-12 feet adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Emerging weed edges in 5-12 feet of water, especially near spawning bays	Secondary points with access to deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shallow vegetation edges in clearer water areas, particularly during morning and evening	Dense matted vegetation and pad fields for midday shade
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges adjacent to points and drop-offs (8-15 feet)	Creek channel bends and transitions near remaining vegetation

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Baitfish schools in pre-spawn staging areas	Early season crawfish becoming active in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Small bluegill and perch starting to become active in the shallows	Minnows and small baitfish schools in staging areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Young-of-year baitfish schools beginning to form	Bluegills moving shallow for their spawn
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Minnows/Baitfish schools in clearer water areas	Bluegill and juvenile perch around vegetation edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Minnows/Shad schools migrating to shallower areas	Remaining summer bluegills in vegetation

Bait Colors by Season for Whitewater Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Warm Colors Dark Neutrals

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