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 as …

Apr 23, 2012 · I Heard birch branchwas a good place to fish During the crappie spawn. Opinions ? Also, is there any access to launch a smaller boat around there ? I can't tell from the maps. Any gravel …

Jun 23, 2009 · But what about the females? I would think the would be pretty active right up until the spawn -- eating like crazy to get as much nutrients in her as possible to continue to develop those …

Jul 6, 2016 · I draw the line using live bait during any phase of the spawn because our small trophy bass lakes get too much fishing pressure during this time period, however it's a legal practice that is wide …

Nov 28, 2015 · Nuts and Bolts It is uncertain how well walleye successfully spawn in Bull Shoals. An ongoing study by the MDC hopes to determine the success of natural spawning. Walleye fry from …

Jun 25, 2023 · Starting this thread for folks that fish Kerr Lake (Buggs Island). Planning to go Thursday of this week. Hope to first catch white perch for bait. Will also take some strawberry jello marinated …

Jun 23, 2025 · Pro Wes Logan offers an in-depth guide on summertime fishing strategies, highlighting tactics from early summer to the challenging dog days. Delve into bait selection, water temperature …

Jan 10, 2017 · As far as I can tell it hasn't had a noticeable negative effect on the bass/crappie/bluegill spawn, and it certainly doesn't effect the catfish spawn since they spawn later during summer pool …

Feb 5, 2006 · If it is during spawn, the female will have eggs. Females are usually bigger also. The males are usually darker, a male white crappie can sometimes be mistaken for a black crappie. The …

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, especially the larger …