Lake Dardanelle
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Lake Dardanelle Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Buzzbaits3
- Bladed Jigs2
- Frogs/Toads2
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')2
- Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)2
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
65°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Umbrella Rigs
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
56°
Shad is pushing back into coves and creeks. Fish are setting up closer to rip rap and moving water for pre spawn.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Laydowns
The spawn is underway on Dardanelle with water temps ranging from 60-68 depending on whether you are on the main river or back in the creeks. Some creeks are running muddy/stained. Wacky rigged senkos, texas rigged D-bombs and Chatterbaits are working well. There is also a good early and late topwater bite! Fish laydowns, stumps and grass mats.
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