Norfork Lake
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Norfork Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Shakey Heads2
- Bladed Jigs1
- Finesse Jigs1
- Hard Jerkbaits1
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
Largemouth Bass8 Reports
Smallmouth Bass1 Report
Spotted Bass1 Report
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
59°
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
68°
Slow rolling across rip rap banks that lead to chunk rock. 45 degree banks seemed to be key. Feel the bait hit off the bottom and deflections caused reaction bites. Worked with smallmouth, largemouth, and spots.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Shakey Heads
Structure
Points
We found fish in 15-20 feet of water on secondary point and steep rocky walls. Most of our fish were caught in clear water on shakey heads, swimbait, and jigs. Bass were still prespawn. Water temperature ranged anywhere from 58-63
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