Cecil M Harden Lake
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Cecil M Harden Lake Fishing Reports
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Species
White BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Inline Spinners
Structure
River Channels
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Rock Pile
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 13'+
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Bluegill
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
75°
Starting to school on rocky points. Dragging jigs,Carolina rigs and drop shots are getting good bites
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Blade Baits
Structure
Points
Blade baits are a great way to target bass in winter as the they will congregate towards the dam. The main lake points that have a flat shelf to them are great areas to focus in on. Slowly yo-yoing the blade bait can help generate a reaction strike.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
River Channels
As the lake rises in the spring follow the river channels up the lake. Steep ledges make for deeper water fast and throwing a spinnerbait is a great way to intercept bass when they are on the move.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Topwater Walking
Structure
Ledges
Look for steep ledges close to shore where a bass could ambush bait fish. Keep on the lookout for shad busting indicating activity. Make long casts and walk the bait at a rapid pace.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Structure Jigs
Structure
Docks
Many of the permanent docks provide great cover for bass if they remain in the shallow waters. Throw the jig all around them, there is no wrong place to throw a jig. Black/Blue is a standard color.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
83°
Work in 10-15 ft structure.
