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Wirth Lake

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Wirth Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-62	Fish are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise Bass are beginning to move from deeper winter areas to shallower staging areas near spawning flats Feeding activity increases as fish prepare for spawning, with aggressive responses to moving baits	Weed edges in 8-14 feet adjacent to potential spawning flats Docks providing stable structure and shade during warming periods Secondary points leading into potential spawning bays	Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging weed edges Bladed Jigs slow-rolled through transition areas Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses near structure	Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming shallows Small baitfish schools concentrated near structure Crawfish becoming more active with warming water	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Staging in pre-spawn areas near shallow flats, moving between winter deep spots and spawning areas Males actively preparing and guarding nests in protected areas, while females move in and out of spawning zones Increased aggression and territorial behavior around nesting sites	Protected shallow flats with firm bottom near deeper water access Areas between docks with emerging vegetation Shallow pockets with matted vegetation providing spawning cover	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible beds and cover Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around staging areas Wacky Rigs for finesse presentation to pressured fish	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Small baitfish in transitional areas Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish moving between shallow cover and nearby deeper edges of weed lines, especially during morning and evening hours	Edges of weed lines in 8-14 foot depth range Docks adjacent to deeper water access Shallow vegetation patches near spawning flats	Soft Jerkbaits worked erratically around cover Texas Rigs (Worming) along weed edges Shakey Heads near dock posts	Bluegill in shallow vegetation Small baitfish along weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	70-79	Bass are actively feeding in and around heavy vegetation, particularly during morning and evening, with surface activity noted in matted areas Fish are establishing patterns along weed edges and depth breaks in 8-14 ft range during midday hours Showing aggressive feeding behavior in optimal temperature range of 70-79°F, with particular activity around shallow cover	Matted vegetation and lily pads, especially those adjacent to deeper water Weed edges in 8-14 ft range Docks providing shade in 4-5 ft depths Brush piles in shallow to medium depths	Frogs/Toads worked slowly across matted vegetation Bladed Jigs along weed edges with craw trailers Wacky Rigs around docks and vegetation edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in heavy cover	Bluegill Insects Crawfish	Green Pumpkin Black Natural Craw Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Wirth Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Bass are actively chasing baitfish in shallow areas, showing aggressive feeding behavior as evidenced by success with moving baits like spinnerbaits Fish are relating to both shallow cover (lily pads) and transitional areas near docks, adapting to cooling water temperatures	Docks with adjacent deep water access, particularly effective for crankbait presentations Weed edges and lily pad fields, where recent catches have been reported Shallow flats near deep water transitions, where bass are likely following baitfish	Spinnerbaits worked around cover and weed edges, which showed recent success in fishing reports Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') with slow retrieval and pauses around docks Frogs/Toads in remaining lily pad fields, though with decreased effectiveness from summer	Crawfish, as evidenced by recent success with crawdad-colored crankbaits Bluegill, based on lake profile inferences showing strong population	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Wirth Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges in 8-14 feet adjacent to potential spawning flats	Docks providing stable structure and shade during warming periods
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow flats with firm bottom near deeper water access	Areas between docks with emerging vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Edges of weed lines in 8-14 foot depth range	Docks adjacent to deeper water access
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Matted vegetation and lily pads, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Weed edges in 8-14 ft range
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Docks with adjacent deep water access, particularly effective for crankbait presentations	Weed edges and lily pad fields, where recent catches have been reported

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming shallows	Small baitfish schools concentrated near structure
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Small baitfish in transitional areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow vegetation	Small baitfish along weed edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Insects
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish, as evidenced by recent success with crawdad-colored crankbaits	Bluegill, based on lake profile inferences showing strong population

Bait Colors by Season for Wirth Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Green Pumpkin Black Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

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