East Lake Tohopekaliga
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Tick
Bronze Ambassador
12/3/23
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
58°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
72°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Lipless Crankbaits
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Shad
The one thing I’ve noticed this winter season is that the fish are quite lethargic. Due to the cold water temperatures, the fish have slowed down their metabolism and are not as active as they would be during the warmer months. This means that anglers will have to work harder to locate and entice the fish to bite. One strategy for catching lethargic fish is to slow down your presentation and use natural-looking baits. Fishing with hard and soft plastics or live bait, such as worms or minnows, can be effective in catching the fish's attention. Additionally, fishing in deeper waters where the water temperature is warmer can also increase your chances of catching fish. Another approach is to focus on structure such as logs, rock piles, and drop-offs where the fish may be holding up. These areas can provide a source of warmth and food for the fish, making them more likely to be active. In summary, bass fishing in the winter can be challenging. Anglers will need to use a slower presentation and focus on natural-looking baits, deeper waters, and structure in order to increase their chances of success.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Winter
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Minnows
Fishing for large mouth bass in East Lake Toho during the winter season can be a great opportunity for anglers. During this time of year, large mouth bass tend to move into deeper areas of the lake. One strategy for catching them from the bank is to focus on the deeper drop-offs and ledges, where the bass are likely to be holding. Live minnows or jigs can be effective in these areas. Another technique is to target the areas where the creek channels and ledges come close to the bank, as well as along rocky shorelines, where large mouth bass can be found hiding among the rocks and ledges. A variety of lures such as spinnerbaits or crankbaits can be used in these areas. It's worth noting that fishing pressure is generally lower during the winter, which can make it a great time to catch some trophy-size largemouth bass. Overall, bank fishing for large mouth bass in East Lake Toho during the winter season can be challenging, but with the right strategy and equipment, it can also be very rewarding. It's important to locate the deeper waters and structure around the lake where the bass are likely to be holding during this time of the year.
HotbaitBerkley PowerBait Minnow - EOL 3" / Smelt
Out of Stock
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
66°
Caught about a dozen today, mostly 1.5 to 2lbs. in the boat and the biggest one about 3lbs got off right at the boat. All were caught up against the Reed line in about 2 to 7 feet of water.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
70°
Fishing along the reeds today and caught 17, mostly in the pound and a half to two and a half pound range. Biggest one in the boat went 3.08 and the biggest one got tangled in the reeds and got off before I could get there, looked like a 5-6 pounder. Most bites were very subtle and they running with it. Missed a few and had a couple sput the hook
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Reeds
Water Temperature
71°
I only got 2 in the boat today. Had a rough time, got broke off 3 times, ran out of hooks that I was using and had to use what I had which didn't work as good as I didn't get hooked up on 5 fish and lost another 3. Was fishing inside the reeds in calmer water fishing pockets and along the edges.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
84°
Had to go out of Chisholm Park, Lakefront was closed, starting on the right just outside the canal from the ramp and got 2 on a Strike King Ocho worm 6.5 inch in Black with Blue flake from the reeds and pepper grass. Fished it until the pepper grass was no more and ran over to the canal leading to AJ Lake. Water was flowing pretty good towards Fells Cove, didn't get anything until I got to the bridge. Started on the right side between the rocks and the pilings, using a Ocho 5 inch Honey Candy color. Caught the biggest of the day, 3.19lbs pictured, and a couple others on the right before moving over to the left side where I had a couple pull drag more than the 3lber did that got off, but did get a couple more and even one from the middle of the bridge. Caught 6 total around the bridge in about 20 minutes before moving on towards AJ Lake but didn't get any in the boat. Total caught today 8, lost a few and missed a bunch.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Water Temperature
86°
Went out of Lakefront Park past my usual spot and started outside the reeds throwing up into the reeds and fishing back through the pepper grass and had a couple bites but no hook ups. I then went behind the reeds and fished the grass along the shoreline in areas where normally couldn't get to with the water level low and picked up a few, pound- pound and a half. Stayed back there longer than I wanted to but got to fish areas that I've been trying to, caught 1 and lost a few when they wrapped me up in the reeds. Moved over to just past Chisholm Park and fished the pepper grass there and got another, just under 2lbs, pictured. All fish came on the Gambler worm in Gold Rush, no other color worked and I tried Junebug red before the sun came up, Houdini in the YamaSenko but no bites. Threw a rattle trap at the breaking fish along with a swimbait in perch color and the underspin, but nothing. On the last cast as I was putting the rods away, threw out the underspin just to get the line right before putting it away and caught another for a total of 5 in the boat.
