Monticello Reservoir
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Monticello Reservoir Overview
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- Shakey Heads1
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Bluegill
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Winter
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
Monticello is an interesting lake that is a lot like a fishbowl. Offshore structure is limited, but that tends to group the fish much better. Points scattered about the main lake can yield the best results when using the ned rig. The TRD worms can be swapped for small swim baits and can sometimes catch more fish. On the points fish can be caught from 4 to almost 30 feet depending on clarity and time of year. Fish slow and methodical as this technique is by design a proven catcher.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Points
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
52°
Monticello bass are grouped up on rocky points and some of the stretches of rip rap. These fish can be caught on a spro RkCrawler 55 with ease.
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