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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
Structure
Ledges
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Swim Jigs
Structure
Flooded Brush
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
54°
Fished brush and any wood that was in 5-6 feet of water. Getting a reaction to cause a strike was the key to getting some of the bigger bites.
Species
WalleyeSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Trolling 0-9'
Structure
Open Water/Basin
heating up
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Fall
Technique
Trolling 0-9'
Structure
Dam
Forage
Perch
Water Temperature
60°
Day 1 - I fished from the state park to Crab Creek along the face of the dunes as well as along the easter portion of O'Sullivan Dam. Day 2 was along Medicare Beach to Crab Creek and the open water in front of the same beach in deeper water. Largemouth were caught in quantity near the entrance to crab creek in shallow and medium depths to 15 feet. Plenty of debris along this stretch of water. Along the dam I hooked everything in less than 10 feet of water. Very poor conditions with the green algae bloom. I picked up 2 trout, perch and a crappie as well. I couldn't find anyone to admit to catching a walleye.
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
9/9/23
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Boulders
Found a bunch of rock in 25 feet of water just beyond the state park. That was the only thing I caught. Had a few bites but they were probably small fish. Lots of pleasure boats. Manly jet boats. The water is still very low but that happens this time of year
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Humps
Schooled bass throughout the dune humps
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Matted Grass
Forage
Bluegill
Water Temperature
74°
Lots of largemouth at Crab Creek launch area under and among the vegetation. Less than 10 feet of water. Better bites in less than 5 feet
Eric Alton
Bronze Ambassador
8/20/23
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Football Jigs
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Water Temperature
78°
Found lots of good fish outside of crab creek dunes. Dragging 3/4 football head jig with HulaGrub or similar bait. Find the ledges in the sand and cast out and drag slowly. You will feel the waves of the sand. 3-15 feet deep. Also caught a bunch on crank baits along the rocks
David Spencer
Bronze Ambassador
8/15/24
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Humps
Water Temperature
76°
Casting onto the tops of humps with a 3/16 ounce weight. Tight lines.
