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Spring Fishing Patterns on Grapevine Lake

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth Bass51-66
  • Largemouth bass are in pre-spawn transition, actively moving between winter and spawning areas with scattered feeding activity
  • Fish are relating to hard structure (points, rip rap) while staging, becoming more active as water temperatures warm
  • Rocky points, especially those leading into spawning pockets
  • Rip rap areas near the dam
  • Heated creek areas in 2-4 feet of water
  • Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along rocky structure
  • Drop Shot for suspended or neutral fish
  • Bladed Jigs in warmer, shallow areas
  • Shad
  • Crawfish emerging from winter locations
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass48-58
  • Smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming increasingly active as water temperatures rise. They are making initial movements from deeper wintering areas toward spawning flats, using transitional structure as stopping points.
  • Feeding activity increases during this period, with fish becoming more aggressive as they prepare for the spawning season. They are particularly active during stable weather patterns.
  • Main lake rip rap and rocky areas in 8-12 foot depth range, particularly those adjacent to potential spawning flats
  • Creek arm transitions where deeper water meets shallow flats
  • Rocky points and outcroppings that provide ambush positions near deeper water access
  • Lipless Crankbaits worked with a moderate retrieve along rocky transitions
  • Blade Baits worked with a yo-yo retrieve in 8-12 foot depths
  • Football Jigs dragged slowly along rocky bottom structure
  • Shad schools concentrated in creek arms and along main lake structure
  • Crawfish becoming more active as water temperatures rise, emerging from winter shelter
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Catfish58-68
  • Pre-spawn catfish are beginning to move from deeper winter haunts to staging areas near spawning flats, becoming more active with warming water
  • Feeding activity increases as water temperatures rise, with fish particularly active during dawn and dusk periods
  • Males starting to scout potential spawning areas near rocky banks and riprap
  • Rocky banks and riprap areas in 5-15 foot depth range
  • Deeper channel ledges adjacent to spawning flats
  • Current breaks near dam structure and deeper brush piles
  • Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or large minnows
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Carolina Rigs worked slowly along ledges
  • Shad schools beginning to move shallow
  • Bluegill becoming more active in warming waters
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Crappie52-62
  • Staging near spawning areas in brush piles and submerged vegetation, actively feeding to prepare for spawn
  • Moving from deeper winter holds to shallower pre-spawn staging areas, particularly active during warming trends
  • Brush piles in 8-15 foot depths adjacent to spawning flats
  • Protected coves with submerged vegetation
  • Secondary points leading into spawning bays
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)
  • Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas
  • Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish near brush piles
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth Bass65-75
  • Largemouth bass are in spawning mode, moving from pre-spawn staging areas to nesting sites in shallow protected areas with firm bottom and cover
  • Fish are particularly active around flooded brush and other shallow cover, as evidenced by recent fishing reports showing success in 4-8 foot depths
  • Flooded brush in 4-8 foot depths, particularly in protected areas
  • Brush piles near spawning flats
  • Protected coves with matted vegetation and firm bottom
  • Carolina Rigs with light weights in 4-8 foot water, as proven effective in recent reports
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly around brush and cover
  • Soft Jerkbaits around spawning areas
  • Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters
  • Bluegill starting to move shallow
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth Bass55-65
  • Smallmouth bass are moving into spawning areas, focusing on rocky substrate in 4-8 foot depths where they'll create and protect nests
  • Males become increasingly territorial and aggressive, actively defending nesting sites against intruders
  • Pre-spawn feeding activity is intense as fish prepare for spawning energy demands
  • Rocky flats and rip rap areas in 4-8 foot depths with good sunlight penetration
  • Protected coves with gravel or rock bottom near deeper water access
  • Shallow points and creek mouths with rock or gravel substrate
  • Tubes worked slowly along rocky areas to mimic crawfish
  • Ned Rigs presented with subtle movements near spawning areas
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to spawning flats
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Small shad in creek arms and shallow flats
  • Small bluegill and perch in spawning areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)Catfish65-75
  • Catfish moving into shallower water (2-8 ft) near hard structure for spawning, particularly around rip rap and rock piles
  • Males actively guarding nesting sites while females stage in nearby deeper water (10-15 ft)
  • Increased feeding activity during dawn and dusk periods, with fish becoming more aggressive in defending territory
  • Rip rap areas and rock piles in 2-8 ft of water, especially those adjacent to deeper water
  • Dam areas with good rock structure and current breaks
  • Brush piles near spawning flats in 10-15 ft of water
  • Live Bait Rigs with cut bait or live offerings
  • Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
  • Shad schools moving into spawning areas
  • Bluegill in shallow water near structure
  • Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)Crappie58-68
  • Crappie are actively moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly brush piles and other cover in 0-9 feet of water
  • Fish are staging and spawning in protected areas, with feeding activity increasing during warmer parts of the day
  • Shallow brush piles in 0-9 feet of water, especially in protected coves
  • Shoreline areas with irregular features and cover
  • Protected coves with submerged vegetation
  • Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')
  • Crappie Dock Shooting
  • Bobbers
  • Shad
  • Small sunfish
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth Bass58-68
  • Bass are transitioning from spawning areas and actively feeding to recover energy, holding tight to cover in 5-10 foot depths
  • Fish are exhibiting aggressive feeding behavior on crawfish and baitfish around flooded brush and submerged vegetation
  • Flooded brush and bushes in 5-10 foot depths
  • Submerged vegetation edges near spawning flats
  • Secondary points with good cover adjacent to spawning areas
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting thick cover and brush
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked along vegetation edges
  • Bladed Jigs around sparse cover and transition areas
  • Crawfish - primary forage during post-spawn period
  • Bluegill - beginning to become active in the shallows
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass62-72
  • Post-spawn smallmouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting crawfish and shad in rocky areas
  • Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper summer haunts, making frequent stops at structural elements along the way
  • Rip rap areas near the dam in 8-12 foot depth range
  • Rocky transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water
  • Secondary points with rock or gravel substrate
  • Tubes worked slowly along rocky structure
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') with erratic retrieves
  • Ned Rigs dragged on bottom near rocky areas
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Shad schools in transition areas
  • Small bluegill in shallow areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)Catfish68-78
  • Post-spawn catfish are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily during dawn, dusk, and night hours
  • Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to deeper summer holding areas, using channel edges and deeper structure
  • Rock piles and rip rap areas in 8-15 feet of water
  • Channel ledges adjacent to spawning flats
  • Brush piles near deeper water
  • Live Bait Rigs with cut bait or live offerings
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Carolina Rigs worked slowly along structure
  • Shad schools moving to main lake areas
  • Bluegill in shallow to mid-depth areas
  • Bottom-dwelling crawfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)Crappie68-78
  • Post-spawn crappie are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper summer haunts, often suspending near brush piles and submerged vegetation in 8-15 foot zones
  • Fish are actively feeding to recover energy after spawning, with most aggressive feeding during early morning and evening hours
  • Schools are beginning to reform and concentrate around structure, especially in areas with access to both shallow and deeper water
  • Brush piles and submerged vegetation on secondary points near spawning bays
  • Deeper dock areas with good shade coverage
  • Main lake points with gradual drops into deeper water
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Shad schools beginning to concentrate in deeper water
  • Small baitfish gathering around brush piles
  • Young-of-year baitfish emerging in shallow areas
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns

Summer Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
SummerLargemouth Bass82-90
  • Bass are relating heavily to hard structure (rock piles, brush piles, ledges) in 6-20ft depths, with most active feeding during lower light conditions
  • Fish are showing a preference for slower presentations with occasional reaction strikes, particularly around current-swept areas
  • Brush piles along ledges in 10-20ft of water
  • Rock piles and boulders in 6-8ft zones
  • Deep dock edges with nearby brush
  • Wind-blown ledges with mixed cover
  • Drop Shot worked slowly in deeper water around brush and ledges
  • Finesse Jigs soaked in brush piles with extended pauses
  • Medium Diving Crankbaits worked with stop-and-go retrieve around rock piles
  • Shakey Heads worked along ledges, especially in wind-blown areas
  • Shad schooling around deeper structure
  • Bluegill relating to shallow cover and dock areas
  • Crawfish active around rock and brush areas
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
SummerSmallmouth Bass72-85
  • Actively feeding on shad and crawfish around rocky structure, with most intense feeding during early morning and evening hours
  • Holding tight to structure in 8-12 foot depth range during midday, moving shallower during low light periods
  • Rip rap areas near the dam in 8-12 foot depth range
  • Rocky points and irregular shoreline features with quick access to deeper water
  • Complex shoreline structures with shade during midday heat
  • Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked parallel to rip rap and rocky structure
  • Drop Shot with small profile baits for pressured fish in clear pockets
  • Tubes dragged and hopped along rocky bottom structure
  • Shad schools relating to structure
  • Crawfish in rocky areas
  • Small sunfish around shallow structure
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
SummerCatfish82-90
  • Actively feeding during dawn, dusk, and night hours, with decreased activity during peak daytime temperatures
  • Moving between shallow feeding areas and deeper, cooler holding spots throughout the day
  • Seeking current breaks and structure near forage concentrations
  • Deep brush piles and ledges in 15-20 foot depth range serving as daytime holding areas
  • Rock piles and rip rap areas, especially near dam structures
  • Shallow flats (2-4 feet) adjacent to deeper water for night feeding
  • Live Bait Rigs with cut bait or live shad positioned near structure
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) along ledges and brush piles during day
  • Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through brush piles and along rock structures
  • Shad schools concentrated near structure and thermocline
  • Bluegill in shallow areas near cover
  • Bottom-dwelling crawfish near rocky areas
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
SummerCrappie75-88
  • Crappie schools will be suspending near brush piles and submerged vegetation in 8-15 feet of water during early morning and evening, moving deeper during midday heat
  • Feeding actively on shad in lowlight conditions, with reduced activity during bright midday periods
  • Deeper brush piles adjacent to creek channels in 12-20 feet of water
  • Shaded areas under docks with good depth
  • Submerged vegetation edges near points and coves
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along depth transitions during early morning and evening
  • Crappie Dock Shooting during midday when fish seek shade
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are holding tight to structure
  • Shad schools in open water and around structure
  • Small bluegill around vegetation edges
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Pink Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Grapevine Lake

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
FallLargemouth Bass54-83
  • Bass are actively feeding on bluegill and shad near the dam and other hard structure, showing aggressive feeding behavior before winter
  • Fish are transitioning between shallow and deeper water depending on daily temperature fluctuations, with most active feeding during stable weather periods
  • Dam areas with nearby deep water access
  • Rock piles and rip rap structures
  • Brush piles in 8-15 foot range
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to structure
  • Hard Topwater (Walking) with slow presentation
  • Texas Rigs (Worming) during morning hours
  • Bluegill near structure and vegetation
  • Shad schools near the dam
  • Crawfish around rock and rip rap areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
FallSmallmouth Bass58-72
  • Smallmouth bass actively feeding on shad and crawfish, with increased aggressiveness due to pre-winter feeding patterns
  • Fish are transitioning from summer depths to winter holding areas, frequently using rocky transition zones
  • Rip rap areas near the dam in 8-12 foot depth range
  • Rocky points and transitions leading into creek arms
  • Mid-depth structure adjacent to deeper winter holding areas
  • Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
  • Football Jigs
  • Spinnerbaits
  • Shad schools congregating in creek arms and near structure
  • Crawfish active on rocky structure before winter
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
FallCatfish58-75
  • Catfish are actively feeding to build energy reserves for winter, following baitfish schools and utilizing current breaks near deeper structure
  • Fish are transitioning between shallow feeding areas and deeper winter holding spots, with increased activity during low-light periods
  • Deep ledges adjacent to river channel breaks, especially near structure
  • Current breaks near dam areas and rip rap
  • Brush piles in 15-20 foot depth range
  • Live Bait Rigs with cut bait or whole shad
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+)
  • Carolina Rigs with large soft plastics
  • Shad schools congregating in deeper water
  • Bluegill near structure
  • Bottom-dwelling crawfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
FallCrappie58-72
  • Actively feeding on shad, following baitfish schools to build energy reserves for winter
  • Moving between shallow and mid-depth areas, with more activity during low-light periods
  • Schooling behavior becomes more pronounced, with larger groups forming around primary structure
  • Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water near creek channels
  • Riprap areas near the dam
  • Main lake points with submerged vegetation
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Shad schools in mid-depth water
  • Small bluegill near brush piles
  • Young-of-year baitfish
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Pink Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
WinterLargemouth Bass51-54
  • Concentrating around hard structure (rip rap, rock piles) in 5-20 foot depth range where bait is present
  • Actively feeding on transition areas and humps when shad schools are present
  • Moving between deeper wintering areas and shallower feeding zones based on daily temperature changes
  • Rip rap transitions with baitfish present
  • Humps in 5-9 foot range
  • Rock piles near deeper water
  • Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)
  • Lipless Crankbaits
  • Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
  • Shad
  • Crawfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
WinterSmallmouth Bass53-67
  • Smallmouth bass are actively feeding on shad and crawfish along rocky structure, particularly during warmer parts of the day
  • Fish are utilizing thermal refuges, moving between deeper water and shallow feeding zones based on daily temperature fluctuations
  • Rip rap areas along the dam, focusing on 8-12 foot depths
  • Rocky points adjacent to deep water
  • Warmer creek arms, especially in the backs where water temperatures can be significantly higher
  • Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked parallel to the bank, targeting the strike zone halfway back to the boat
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') for shallower fish during active feeding periods
  • Blade Baits worked slowly along rocky structure for a more vertical presentation
  • Shad schooling near rocky structure and the dam
  • Crawfish in rocky areas and rip rap
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
WinterCatfish45-55
  • Catfish become more lethargic and congregate in deeper, stable temperature areas around 15-20 feet, particularly near structure
  • Feeding windows are shorter and typically occur during warmer parts of the day, with fish moving to slightly shallower water
  • Deep holes near river channel bends with brush piles or ledges (15-20 ft)
  • Dam areas with rip rap that retain heat
  • Deep water areas adjacent to shallow flats where shad may congregate
  • Live Bait Rigs with larger offerings presented slowly near bottom structure
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) with scented baits
  • Trolling Deep (20'+) along channel edges to locate active fish
  • Shad schools concentrated in deeper water
  • Stunned or dying baitfish that are easier to catch
  • Bluegill holding near deeper structure
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
WinterCrappie38-45
  • Crappie are schooling tightly in deeper, stable environments near hard structure, especially around dams and riprap areas
  • Fish are less active during cold water periods but will feed opportunistically during prime warming periods
  • Deep areas near dams and riprap structures that provide stable winter environments
  • Deeper brush piles adjacent to creek channels or main lake points
  • Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water where shad schools concentrate
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+)
  • Blade Baits
  • Damiki Rig
  • Shad schools concentrated in deeper water
  • Small baitfish seeking warmer, stable water temperatures
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Grapevine Lake

SeasonSpeciesPrimary StructureSecondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth BassRocky points, especially those leading into spawning pocketsRip rap areas near the dam
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth BassMain lake rip rap and rocky areas in 8-12 foot depth range, particularly those adjacent to potential spawning flatsCreek arm transitions where deeper water meets shallow flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CatfishRocky banks and riprap areas in 5-15 foot depth rangeDeeper channel ledges adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CrappieBrush piles in 8-15 foot depths adjacent to spawning flatsProtected coves with submerged vegetation
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth BassFlooded brush in 4-8 foot depths, particularly in protected areasBrush piles near spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth BassRocky flats and rip rap areas in 4-8 foot depths with good sunlight penetrationProtected coves with gravel or rock bottom near deeper water access
Spring (Spawn)CatfishRip rap areas and rock piles in 2-8 ft of water, especially those adjacent to deeper waterDam areas with good rock structure and current breaks
Spring (Spawn)CrappieShallow brush piles in 0-9 feet of water, especially in protected covesShoreline areas with irregular features and cover
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth BassFlooded brush and bushes in 5-10 foot depthsSubmerged vegetation edges near spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth BassRip rap areas near the dam in 8-12 foot depth rangeRocky transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)CatfishRock piles and rip rap areas in 8-15 feet of waterChannel ledges adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)CrappieBrush piles and submerged vegetation on secondary points near spawning baysDeeper dock areas with good shade coverage
SummerLargemouth BassBrush piles along ledges in 10-20ft of waterRock piles and boulders in 6-8ft zones
SummerSmallmouth BassRip rap areas near the dam in 8-12 foot depth rangeRocky points and irregular shoreline features with quick access to deeper water
SummerCatfishDeep brush piles and ledges in 15-20 foot depth range serving as daytime holding areasRock piles and rip rap areas, especially near dam structures
SummerCrappieDeeper brush piles adjacent to creek channels in 12-20 feet of waterShaded areas under docks with good depth
FallLargemouth BassDam areas with nearby deep water accessRock piles and rip rap structures
FallSmallmouth BassRip rap areas near the dam in 8-12 foot depth rangeRocky points and transitions leading into creek arms
FallCatfishDeep ledges adjacent to river channel breaks, especially near structureCurrent breaks near dam areas and rip rap
FallCrappieBrush piles in 8-15 feet of water near creek channelsRiprap areas near the dam
WinterLargemouth BassRip rap transitions with baitfish presentHumps in 5-9 foot range
WinterSmallmouth BassRip rap areas along the dam, focusing on 8-12 foot depthsRocky points adjacent to deep water
WinterCatfishDeep holes near river channel bends with brush piles or ledges (15-20 ft)Dam areas with rip rap that retain heat
WinterCrappieDeep areas near dams and riprap structures that provide stable winter environmentsDeeper brush piles adjacent to creek channels or main lake points

Primary Forage by Season

SeasonSpeciesPrimary ForageSecondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth BassShadCrawfish emerging from winter locations
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth BassShad schools concentrated in creek arms and along main lake structureCrawfish becoming more active as water temperatures rise, emerging from winter shelter
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CatfishShad schools beginning to move shallowBluegill becoming more active in warming waters
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CrappieShad schools in pre-spawn staging areasSmall bluegill and juvenile sunfish near brush piles
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth BassCrawfish becoming more active in warming watersBluegill starting to move shallow
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth BassCrawfish emerging from winter dormancySmall shad in creek arms and shallow flats
Spring (Spawn)CatfishShad schools moving into spawning areasBluegill in shallow water near structure
Spring (Spawn)CrappieShadSmall sunfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth BassCrawfish - primary forage during post-spawn periodBluegill - beginning to become active in the shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth BassCrawfish emerging from winter dormancyShad schools in transition areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)CatfishShad schools moving to main lake areasBluegill in shallow to mid-depth areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)CrappieShad schools beginning to concentrate in deeper waterSmall baitfish gathering around brush piles
SummerLargemouth BassShad schooling around deeper structureBluegill relating to shallow cover and dock areas
SummerSmallmouth BassShad schools relating to structureCrawfish in rocky areas
SummerCatfishShad schools concentrated near structure and thermoclineBluegill in shallow areas near cover
SummerCrappieShad schools in open water and around structureSmall bluegill around vegetation edges
FallLargemouth BassBluegill near structure and vegetationShad schools near the dam
FallSmallmouth BassShad schools congregating in creek arms and near structureCrawfish active on rocky structure before winter
FallCatfishShad schools congregating in deeper waterBluegill near structure
FallCrappieShad schools in mid-depth waterSmall bluegill near brush piles
WinterLargemouth BassShadCrawfish
WinterSmallmouth BassShad schooling near rocky structure and the damCrawfish in rocky areas and rip rap
WinterCatfishShad schools concentrated in deeper waterStunned or dying baitfish that are easier to catch
WinterCrappieShad schools concentrated in deeper waterSmall baitfish seeking warmer, stable water temperatures

Bait Colors by Season for Grapevine Lake

SeasonSpeciesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Catfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)Catfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)Catfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)Crappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
SummerLargemouth Bass
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
SummerSmallmouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Chartreuse Colors
SummerCatfish
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
SummerCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Pink Colors
FallLargemouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
FallSmallmouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
FallCatfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Dark Neutrals
FallCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Pink Colors
WinterLargemouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
WinterSmallmouth Bass
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
WinterCatfish
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
WinterCrappie
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
  • Dark Neutrals