South Holston Lake
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Season
South Holston Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Hard Jerkbaits1
- Spinnerbaits1
- Texas Rigs (Worming)1
Largemouth Bass4 Reports
Smallmouth Bass3 Reports
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Lake Trout
Season
Winter
Technique
Vertical Jigging 20'+
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Shad
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Spinnerbaits
Structure
Rip Rap
Forage
Shad
Soon after the largemouth are through spawning on the lake, the Shad will begin to spawn. Target riprap and rock banks with overhanging trees. A white spinnerbait is a perfect bait when this is happening. Fish the first few hours after daylight for the best success.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Texas Rigs (Worming)
Structure
Laydowns
Fish were in all phases of the spawn. Was able to catch a few pitching the small worm shallow around laydowns and rock on the bank for smallmouth on beds. In the afternoon caught a few non keeper Largemouth making long casts to mud lines with the S-waiver and Magdraft. had several Largemouth follow the S-waiver back to the boat and they were in the 2 to 4 lbs range.
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