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Brushy Creek

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Mar 25, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Brushy Creek

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	53-62	Pre-spawn bass are transitioning from winter areas to spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are particularly active around standing timber and grass intersections, using these areas as staging points Clear water conditions making fish more cautious, requiring finesse presentations and longer casts	Standing timber adjacent to potential spawning flats Grass lines in 7-9 foot depth range Hard bottom points leading into spawning coves	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked slowly near timber Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses in clear water Ned Rigs for pressured fish in clear conditions	Bluegill concentrating around timber and grass edges Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	45-55	Moving from winter depths to shallow spawning areas, staging on transition points and deep weed edges Feeding opportunistically but not aggressively, with increased activity during warming trends	Deep timber edges adjacent to spawning flats (8-15 feet) Wind-blown points intersecting with grass lines Transitional areas between shallow and deep water, especially near standing timber	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along transitions Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses near timber edges Inline Spinners near shallow grass edges on warmer days	Bluegill concentrating near warming shallows Various baitfish transitioning from deep to shallow water	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	53-61	Female bass moving shallow (2-10ft) for spawning, with males already in spawning areas. Fish are spooky in clear water conditions, requiring long casts. Bass are aggressive when encountering baits in shallow cuts and near laydowns, often striking immediately upon bait entry.	Shallow cuts and pockets less than 10 feet deep with laydowns Timber/brush intersections in spawning areas Protected shallow areas with hard bottom for spawning	Spinnerbaits around shallow cover and laydowns Neko Rigs with long casts in clear water Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around visible cover	Bluegill in shallow areas around cover Small baitfish relating to spawning areas	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	52-65	Post-spawn females recuperating in shallow bays and near grass lines, while males guard nests in 3-6 foot depths Gradually becoming more active with warming water, transitioning to feeding locations near grass edges and timber	Shallow bays with emerging grass in 3-7 feet of water Points and timber edges adjacent to spawning areas Protected coves with warming water temperatures	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly near grass edges Spinnerbaits retrieved steadily along timber edges Inline Spinners worked through shallow spawning areas	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Small yellow perch in grass edges Juvenile bass near spawning areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding but easily spooked in clear water conditions Fish are relating heavily to wind-blown banks and laydowns, showing increased feeding activity when wind creates advantageous conditions	Wind-blown banks with laydowns and timber Grass lines extending to 7-9 feet where they intersect with timber Secondary points with hard bottom near spawning pockets	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along laydowns and timber Ned Rigs for clear water finesse presentation Bladed Jigs for wind-blown areas	Bluegill - primary forage confirmed in fishing reports Crawfish - active in shallow areas around hard bottom and laydowns	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	52-65	Post-spawn Muskie are actively recovering and beginning to feed, moving from spawning areas to transitional structures Fish are relating heavily to newly emerging weed growth and timber edges in 5-15 foot depth ranges	Grass line edges intersecting with standing timber in 7-9 foot depths Wind-blown points with access to deeper water Shallow flats adjacent to spawning bays with emerging vegetation	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along grass edges and timber Spinnerbaits retrieved with moderate speed parallel to structure edges Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses near timber edges	Bluegill concentrating around newly emerging vegetation Yellow Perch relating to timber edges Small Bass species in transitional areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	73-79	Bass are actively feeding along grass lines and timber intersections, particularly where these features meet at 7-9 foot depths Fish are showing typical summer patterns, holding tight to cover during midday and becoming more active during lower light periods	Grass line edges intersecting with standing timber in 7-9 foot depth range Hard bottom points with nearby brush piles Shallow timber areas adjacent to deeper water	Drop Shot with finesse presentations due to clear water conditions Structure Jigs worked around timber and grass edges Shakey Heads worked near brush piles and drop-offs	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports Baitfish relating to grass edges	Green Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Muskie	72-82	Muskies are establishing summer patterns, utilizing deep weed edges and timber as primary hunting grounds Fish are most active during dawn/dusk periods, moving between deep structure and shallow feeding zones With clear water conditions, fish are showing more selective feeding behavior and requiring precise presentations	Deep weed edges where grass lines meet timber in 7-9 feet Wind-blown points with adjacent deep water access Standing timber edges especially where they intersect with grass lines	Hard Body Swimbaits worked along weed edges and timber breaks Spinnerbaits burned through surface layers during low light periods Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through deeper timber areas	Bluegill concentrated around weed edges and timber Yellow Perch relating to deeper structure edges Young-of-year baitfish schools in open water adjacent to structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Brushy Creek

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	53-62	Largemouth bass are transitioning to deeper structure, becoming more lethargic due to cooling temperatures as evidenced by reports of slow presentations being necessary Fish are holding tight to specific pieces of cover (brush piles, timber) and requiring multiple casts to the same spot to trigger strikes	Brush piles and standing timber in 10-14 foot depth range Timber/grass intersections, particularly where multiple types of cover meet Rock piles and hard bottom areas near deeper water access	Structure Jigs worked slowly through timber and brush piles Spinnerbaits around shallow timber and stumps Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') around rock piles	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports Crappie - mentioned in reports around timber areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Muskie	55-65	Aggressive feeding behavior triggered by cooling water temperatures, actively pursuing prey around structure and wind-blown areas Utilizing ledges and deep timber edges as ambush points, responding well to bottom-contact presentations	Wind-blown ledges, especially those adjacent to deeper water Deep timber edges intersecting with grass lines Primary points with sharp depth changes	Structure Jigs popped off bottom in wind-blown areas Large Hair Jigs (Preacher) worked along deep timber edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) for covering water between prime spots	Bluegill congregating around structure Other panfish utilizing timber and grass edges	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	45-53	Suspending near timber and brush piles in deeper water (15-25 feet), making occasional movements to feed during stable weather Concentrating around intersections of timber and grass edges, particularly where these meet depth changes Feeding activity increases during stable warming trends and becomes more lethargic during cold fronts	Deep brush piles adjacent to creek channels or depth changes Timber-lined points with access to deeper water Deep grass edges where they intersect with standing timber	Jerkbaits worked slowly with long pauses around timber edges Drop Shot with small finesse baits, worked vertically near brush piles Blade Baits worked slowly through suspended fish	Suspended shad in deeper water Bluegill holding tight to cover Small baitfish relating to timber	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Winter	Muskie	38-45	Moving between deep timber edges and adjacent points during low-light periods, actively feeding on bluegill and other forage near structure Maintaining position near sharp breaks and ledges where wind concentrates baitfish, especially during warmer winter days	Deep timber edges adjacent to grass line transitions (8-15 feet) Wind-blown ledges with quick access to deeper water Points intersecting with deep water, especially those with standing timber	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along timber edges and points with occasional pauses Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through the water column Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') in timber-laden areas	Bluegill suspending near timber edges Other winter-stressed baitfish concentrated on wind-blown structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Brushy Creek

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Standing timber adjacent to potential spawning flats	Grass lines in 7-9 foot depth range
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Deep timber edges adjacent to spawning flats (8-15 feet)	Wind-blown points intersecting with grass lines
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow cuts and pockets less than 10 feet deep with laydowns	Timber/brush intersections in spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Shallow bays with emerging grass in 3-7 feet of water	Points and timber edges adjacent to spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Wind-blown banks with laydowns and timber	Grass lines extending to 7-9 feet where they intersect with timber
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Grass line edges intersecting with standing timber in 7-9 foot depths	Wind-blown points with access to deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Grass line edges intersecting with standing timber in 7-9 foot depth range	Hard bottom points with nearby brush piles
Summer	Muskie	Deep weed edges where grass lines meet timber in 7-9 feet	Wind-blown points with adjacent deep water access
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles and standing timber in 10-14 foot depth range	Timber/grass intersections, particularly where multiple types of cover meet
Fall	Muskie	Wind-blown ledges, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Deep timber edges intersecting with grass lines
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep brush piles adjacent to creek channels or depth changes	Timber-lined points with access to deeper water
Winter	Muskie	Deep timber edges adjacent to grass line transitions (8-15 feet)	Wind-blown ledges with quick access to deeper water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around timber and grass edges	Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Bluegill concentrating near warming shallows	Various baitfish transitioning from deep to shallow water
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow areas around cover	Small baitfish relating to spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Small yellow perch in grass edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage confirmed in fishing reports	Crawfish - active in shallow areas around hard bottom and laydowns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Bluegill concentrating around newly emerging vegetation	Yellow Perch relating to timber edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports	Baitfish relating to grass edges
Summer	Muskie	Bluegill concentrated around weed edges and timber	Yellow Perch relating to deeper structure edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage based on multiple reports	Crappie - mentioned in reports around timber areas
Fall	Muskie	Bluegill congregating around structure	Other panfish utilizing timber and grass edges
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Suspended shad in deeper water	Bluegill holding tight to cover
Winter	Muskie	Bluegill suspending near timber edges	Other winter-stressed baitfish concentrated on wind-blown structure

Bait Colors by Season for Brushy Creek

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Green Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Muskie	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Winter	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors

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