Dale Hollow Lake
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Dale Hollow Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')3
- Finesse Jigs2
- Hard Jerkbaits2
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)2
- Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)1
Largemouth Bass17 Reports
Smallmouth Bass13 Reports
Crappie2 Reports
Walleye2 Reports
Spotted Bass1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Points
Water Temperature
53°
Sam Peters
Bronze Ambassador
3/16/25
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Points
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
54°
Very windy 15mph. Fish were feeding in 8-12’ range pre-spawn.
Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 13'+
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
59°
Spots were schooled up just over wooded cover at the bottom of bluff walls. A crankbait that went right over them seemed to be the ticket.
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