Wilgreen Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer (Current)
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Drop Shot1
Total Fishing Reports
5
Top Species Reported for Summer
- Largemouth Bass1 Report
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
82°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Carolina Rigs
Structure
Humps
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
78°
Most fish were hanging off the bank in the 8-12ft range and pinned to the bottom during the late afternoon and into the evening. A scrounger near the bottom produced bites, and a Carolina rig probably would have worked well too. They wanted something slower than a crank bait. As the sun fell and the shad started moving up, so did the bass. A free loader rigged hover style targeted those bass.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Carolina Rigs
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Water Temperature
74°
This past weekend’s tournament drew over 17 boats to a small lake. Heavy pressure had most anglers beating the banks, which kept many of the larger fish pulled off and made for challenging conditions. Adding to the difficulty, recent rains caused a 5–8° water temperature drop and set up some less-than-favorable parameters for bass activity. The most consistent bite came from working the bottom patiently. Carolina rigs and drop shots targeting bass on flats and points produced reliable results. A few fish were picked up by slow winding crankbaits across those same points. A handful of suspended bass could be tempted with minnow-style baits, providing another option. Overall, success came to those who slowed down and kept presentations near the bottom. The conditions demanded patience and precision, with subtle adjustments separating limits from tough days.
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