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Bass Lake (14)
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Bass Lake (14) Fishing Reports
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Species
Northern PikeSeason
Summer
Technique
Topwater Prop
Structure
Lily Pads
Species
CrappieSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Spoons
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
A few fish were up shallow, in 3-5 ft of water near docks. Not a lot of numbers yet, the water is still a bit too cold. Only saw one bed with a male on it. Tried a few other techniques, but wacky rig was the best option.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Crawfish
Fish the island
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Buzzbaits
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
This lake has zero access. You either need to know a homeowner or fish from shore. If you can get on the lake - there is no large engines allowed but you will have a very fun time if you can get off the shore. Some of the biggest bass in the State are in this lake but they are hard to get too without a boat. If you are going to fish around the available shorelines, topwater applications are your best bets for the bigger bites. I would focus on buzz baits, spooks and frogs and follow up with swim jigs. It is a hard lake to fish considering the homeowners keep anglers at bay. Good luck!
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Dropshot with about 12" from weight to hook. Fishing the docks on the windblown side of the lake.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Caught 4 smallmouth near dock within 2 minutes.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Topwater Popping
Structure
Lily Pads
Fishing was difficult on this day - clear sky, calm wind, and hot temp. The only fish I caught came on a topwater at the edge of lilly pads (but there seemed to be plenty of activity with fish surfacing). I didn't have time for it this day, but I would recommend fishing the island and the milfoil patch on the north side of the lake.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Docks
UPDATE: Contrary to what one report says this lake does have access. I know because my brother in law lives on this lake and I fish this lake on almost a monthly basis all year round. If you want to bring your kayak, canoe, or standup you will need to portage from the trail off of Zachary Lane. People do it all the time. It is work but this lake can reward you with some great catches. Caught my pike and largemouth bass PB on this lake. Worked a drop shot slowly near docks. Distance from hook to drop shot weight was about 12” and I was in about 3-4 ft of water.
