Pistakee Lake
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Pistakee Lake Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Structure Jigs
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Crawfish
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Docks
Forage
Shad
May 6–Back in the spring I caught another bonus walleye on a spinnerbait! It was right up under a small dock in about a foot and a half of water. I caught it while flipping spinnerbaits at the retaining walls in a bass tournament.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Laydowns
Forage
Shad
These Fox Chain largemouth wanted a SLOW rolled spinnerbait right before the spawn. Weather was odd with on and off rain and the occasional thunderstorm. The Bass were pretty scattered with the overcast conditions and could be found in lay downs, off riprap, and near grass. I was using a Booyah but any White, Double Willow spinnerbait would have worked well to imitate Shad.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Docks
During early spring tournaments I targeted docks and pilings for largemouth. They primarily held on the sunny pieces of cover where they could absorb some warmth. I was pitching around a Rage Menace, Texas Rigged on a 3/0 EWG, with a lighter 1/4 oz bullet weight.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Docks
Today at the mouth of T channel was hot with hits on the beginning of the channels skipping wacky worms and swimbaits was key today
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Topwater Prop
Structure
Matted Grass
In backs of creeks and bays with heavy vegetation a good live target hollow body frog kills it the blow ups can be massive!
Species
WalleyeSeason
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Jigs
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
32°
Went ice fishing did pretty good caught couple walleyes
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Bladed Jigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Pistakee and the chain can be difficult fishing during the summer months. they water is stained, warm, and can be really high or really low. I have always had the best of luck with chatterbaits or any bait that makes some vibration or noise. Chartreuse in color is always my go to pick in stained water. i think the combo really gives the bass something to attack or get moving.
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Frogs/Toads
Structure
Lily Pads
Working across lily pad mats in the back of the channels of Pistakee. Walking it across the pads with intermittent pauses once it hits a gap of open water. In about 15 minutes had 2 blows ups bank fishing.
