| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 49-60 | - Bass are transitioning from winter depths to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding but depth-sensitive based on daily temperature fluctuations
- Fish are suspending 7-15ft below surface near deep structure, actively pursuing shad schools
- Movement patterns show fish utilizing both deep water (15-25ft) and intermediate depths (10-15ft) as staging areas
| - Standing timber in 10-15ft of water, particularly the upper portions
- Deep points and drop-offs in 15-25ft range near pre-spawn areas
- Dam area with deep water access
- Main creek channels with adjacent structure
| - Umbrella Rigs worked through suspended fish
- Hard Jerkbaits around timber and points
- Drop Shot for deeper, more finicky fish
- Wacky Rigs around shallow structure as water warms
| - Shad (primary forage based on multiple reports)
- Crawfish (becoming more active as temperatures warm)
| - Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
- Natural Craw Colors
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| Spring (Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 62-72 | - Bass are in various stages of spawning activity, with some moving onto beds while others stage nearby. Active during morning hours around bridge pilings and shallow cover.
- Fish showing preference for structure-oriented locations like brush piles and bridge pilings, particularly during early morning periods
| - Bridge pilings, especially where they meet rock points
- Brush piles in protected spawning pockets
- Shallow flats with good spawning substrate near deep water access
| - Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked around bridge pilings and shallow cover
- Texas Rigs (Worming) for precise presentations to visible beds and structure
- Drop Shot for pressured fish and clear water scenarios
| - Shad - primary forage base mentioned in reports
- Bluegill - particularly around shallow cover and spawning areas
| - Natural Shad Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
- Dark Neutrals
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| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Largemouth Bass | 58-72 | - Post-spawn bass are actively feeding to recover energy, utilizing shallow to mid-depth areas near abundant cover
- Fish are establishing summer patterns, transitioning between shallow spawning areas and deeper summer haunts
- Showing aggressive behavior around shallow cover, particularly in pre-storm conditions as noted in recent reports
| - Flooded brush in 8-10 foot zones, particularly productive as confirmed by recent catches
- Main lake points with brush piles in 5-10ft depth range
- Secondary points with emerging weed growth
| - Tubes worked around brush (validated by recent success)
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for targeting thick cover
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water between productive areas
| - Minnows (confirmed primary forage in recent reports)
- Shad (consistent presence noted in lake profile)
| - Chartreuse Colors
- Natural Baitfish Colors
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