Laurel River Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Structure Jigs
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
59°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Hard Jerkbaits
Structure
Boulders
Forage
Alewife
Water Temperature
58°
Fishing 45 degree banks with large boulder like rock yielded best results. Wind blown points with short pauses have also showed promise for quality fish. Clear water have given best results for all above.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 13'+
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
53°
Best result were from fishing around 8 to 10ft deep on main lake banks with rock transitions. Colors may vary depending on water clarity.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
50°
Best fish are being found in mouths of creeks with channels swings. 10 to 15 deep on windblown secondary points are yielding best results.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Points
Water Temperature
61°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Crawfish
Look for stumps in flatter pockets with 6 to 10 feet of water.
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Boulders
Water Temperature
63°
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Stumps
Forage
Bluegill
Used a wacky rigged senko with great results in spawning around stumps and laid down trees.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Finesse Jigs
Structure
Rock Pile
Forage
Crawfish
