Cecil M Harden Lake
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Cecil M Harden Lake Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Blade Baits
Structure
Points
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
Structure Jigs
Structure
Docks
During the summer, bass like to hang out on the shade side of docks throughout the day. Black/blue or Brown colors seem to work best. I like throwing with a craw trailer.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Rock Pile
The Berkley Power Worm was the money bait this weekend, along with a 6in Senko. We caught 14 fish but only two good keepers.
Species
White BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Inline Spinners
Structure
River Channels
In the spring time as the water starts to rise, the striped and white bass follow the rising water up the creek channel where they will spawn. Follow along the channel while making casts near the drop-offs on either side with small/medium spinnerbaits.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
61°
Cast up on the rip rap and hold on.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Stumps
A wacky rigged 5in Senko has been working when nothing else will.
