Carter Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 9, 2024

Species

Largemouth Bass16

Season

Spring (Current)16

22 Fishing Reports

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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
4
Spinnerbaits
3
Swim Jigs
3
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
3
Bladed Jigs
1

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Adam Boothe-Hanna (Anglers of the Corn)

Gold Ambassador

4/28/24

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
60°

I was able to get out after the historic tornados that hit the area. Luckily no one in my family was hurt or affected, but did have a few friends who had some significant damage to their properties, thinking of them as they begin to rebuild. Fished in the pouring rain, but it paid off with this 5lb+, 20.5” female. I found her in pad stems in about 3 FOW quite a ways off from the bank. The lake is super low, probably still 3-4ft below normal pool, which is why it was only 3 FOW. Kinda treacherous getting around out there, but worth it. They’re starting to fire up it seems.

Hotbait

Z-Man Chatterbait Elite EVO 1/2 oz / Hot Snakes

$9.99

Missile Baits Spunk Shad 4 1/2" / Green Pumpkin Delight

Out of Stock

Sufix 832 Braid 30lb / Low-Vis Green / 300 Yards

$31.99

Shimano Mastiff FC Fluorocarbon 20lb

$30.99

Abu Garcia Revo SX Casting Reel Right / 6.7:1

$169.95

Maddogmike

Silver Ambassador

4/7/24

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Lily Pads

This swim jig works well in or around the remaining lily pad stalks present from last year. Great in open water near pad areas as well.

Hotbait

Dirty Jigs Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Alabama Bream

$4.39

~~$5.49~~

Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper Sungill / 5"

$6.29

Mikey D

Gold Ambassador

4/5/24

Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Shad

The water is starting to warm up and the temperature outside is rising. Fish are becoming very active pre spawn and chasing moving baits like spinnerbaits, swim jigs, and crankbaits. Fish can be found in and around areas of cover like lily pads that are growing.