Fishing is all about location, location, location. Choosing the right spot and being about to reliably stay in that spot without disturbing the fish you are looking to catch is a huge factor in the success of your trip. When it’s bass spawning season, location is more important than ever. Yet finding where your prey is hiding out may feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Luckily, some pro fishing tips can help you find exactly where the fish you are looking for are hiding.
Prespawning Season Tips
When largemouth bass are prespawning during the early spring, they are easy to catch. As temperatures hit the 45 degree and higher mark, bass rise up out of the deep waters. You will find them typically in depths of 2 to 12 feet of water. The Northwest corner of the lake is always your best choice for early spring fishing as it is the warmest spot.
When looking for that perfect spot, look first near known spawning flats, such as rocks, logs, humps and points. Arms of shallow creeks that have wood and weeds providing coverage are also great spots to find prespawning bass. Fishing after a warm rain is always great timing that will generally result in an increased catch.
Spawning Season Tips
During spawning season itself, bass head to shallow areas that are protected. The temperature of the water can give you a clue. If it is between 55 and 65 degrees, spawning has begun for at least some of the lake’s fish. Again, the northwest area of the lake is always a great starting point.
Seek out areas that are lit by the sun. Shallow areas of about 1 to 6 feet in depth and about 10 feet from shore, are ideal for bass spawning and bass fishing. Avoid areas susceptible to rough water. Typically male bass can be found near sunken logs, boulders, or in a cluster of bulrushes protecting the nest.
Once you have found that perfect spot, anchoring quickly and quietly is a must. The Power-Pole shallow water anchor system is critical to keeping you exactly where you need to be during spawning season. You can work your spot systematically, for a better catch. In addition, the Power-Pole doesn’t spook the bass that are busy defending their nests. It is the tool that delivers the stealth that is necessary for successful bass fishing during spawning season.
