Claytor Lake
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Claytor Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)4
- Finesse Jigs2
- Hard Jerkbaits2
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')2
- Damiki Rig1
Largemouth Bass17 Reports
Smallmouth Bass1 Report
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Tony
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3/18/25
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Cisco/Whitefish
Water Temperature
56°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
64°
Look for beds in the back of main lake an creek pockets not a whole lot of fish on bed yet so you will have to cover alot of water might see 1 or 2 beds in every pocket
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Bluegill
Claytor is fishing pretty decent. The water still has stain to it and temperature in low 60s. A lot of fish are shallow. My most productive technique has been pitching a general on a lighter weight Texas rig. However many other techniques such has swim baits and chatterbaits could easily play a big role.
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