Apr 18, 2025 · Learn how to catch bass during all phases of the spring spawn. From staging prespawn fish to bedding bass and post-spawn feeders, discover proven lures, tactics, and …

Aug 4, 1995 · When Do Bass Spawn? When the water temperature is between 55 and 65 degrees, largemouth bass will seek out a shallow, protected area for spawning. Lakes, …

Feb 9, 2025 · Is it a cooling lake? Flatheads spawn the latest of the 3 major species of catfish. While they will continue to eat some during all phases of the spawn, they definitely slow down. …

Aug 3, 1995 · When fishing pre-spawn smallies in 6-15 feet of clear water key in on small almost unnoticeable points. These points, especially the ones out from small mud/gravel bays, will act …

Apr 23, 2024 · When the bass spawn is on, shiny spots dot the shallows of a lake. The shiny spots become critical targets for presenting lures to spawning bass. When selecting lures for …

May 6, 2000 · While bass are in post-spawn patterns, you can have some great fishing. But you must think through your strategy and presentation to get the maximum number of strikes.

Feb 28, 2020 · Here’s a look at the most productive patterns for springtime Lake of the Ozarks bass during the three stages of the spawn.

Apr 16, 2023 · Post-spawn bass have a reputation for being hard to catch. Bassmaster Opens EQ angler Shane Lineberger doesn’t buy it. He created a four-prong approach for finding and …

Jun 26, 2014 · All of our major catfish species spawn during spring or summer when the water warms to an optimal temperature. Channel and blue catfish spawn at 70 to 84 degrees, but 80 …

May 22, 2017 · Topwaters and spinnerbaits rule when the shad spawn is hot and heavy. But when it slows, fish a swimbait.