Lake Hartwell
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Lake Hartwell Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Wacky Rigs6
- Hard Topwater (Walking)4
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')4
- Shakey Heads4
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)4
Largemouth Bass49 Reports
Spotted Bass16 Reports
Crappie1 Report
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Topwater Popping
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Blueback Herring
Water Temperature
62°
Species
Spotted Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Damiki Rig
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Blueback Herring
Water Temperature
63°
Fish were spawning but did not chase spawning fish which is what we should've done.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Neko Rigs
Structure
Docks
Forage
Blueback Herring
Water Temperature
63°
Fished points early for spotted bass with a #5 shadrap in Caribbean shad. Once sun was high moved to docks and laydowns for largemouth bite. Fish had spawned only caught bucks saw lots of small fry up shallow mid lake.
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