Long Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Sep 21, 2024

Species

Smallmouth Bass

Season

Winter (Current)

24 Fishing Reports

57 Followers

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Smallmouth Bass4 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Walleye1 Report

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StoneCold Bobby Bassin
Gold Ambassador
1/2/24
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Winter
- Technique
  Blade Baits
- Structure
  Boulders
- Forage
  Perch
- Water Temperature
  44°
Winter bass fishing is my favorite. You need to find rock and ledges that lead from 25’ to 40’ of water. Bass will come up shallow in low light conditions, and then drop back off to deep water during the day. In the morning these fish are the easiest to catch. Use a Damiki Vault. The good and silver colors seem to work the best. Cast over the drop offs and let the Vault sink to the bottom. Give it 3-5 seconds, and then pop the lure off the bottom 2-4 feet and let it pendulum back to you in a tight line. When it hits the bottom, let is sit again, and then pop it. Work the Vault back to you and you will be catching bass in no time.
StoneCold Bobby Bassin
Gold Ambassador
1/9/24
- Species
  Walleye
- Season
  Winter
- Technique
  Blade Baits
- Structure
  Ledges
- Forage
  Minnows
This time of year, the walleye are pretty easy to catch if you can find them. Look at topographical maps for the lake or river you are fishing. Look for steep transitions between medium depth water (30ish feet) and deep water (60+ feet). Fish these areas with a deep diving walleye lure, or (my personal favorite) a blade bait. Just cast it out and let it hit the bottom. Work it back by hopping it off the bottom in a yo-yo motion. You’ll be having walleye tacos for dinner!
StoneCold Bobby Bassin
Gold Ambassador
1/9/24
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Winter
- Technique
  Blade Baits
- Structure
  Boulders
- Forage
  Perch
During the winter months, you have to go deep (25’-45’) and you have to find structure. After locating rock or wood, use a blade bait with a cast and yo-yo retrieve to catch big fish. This one was caught January 3rd in 42° water. 5lb 2oz. Also, these SIMM’s fingerless gloves are incredible! This is the first time I have had warm hands while fishing in January.