| All Bass fisherman want to find the Bass. A key will | | | | body of water. Spawn areas usually are Shallow, |
| be what Stage are they in (winter, pre-spawn, | | | | warmer, protected areas with little to no current. If |
| spawn, post spawn, summer or fall). This will depend | | | | shallow water is available, they will be in depths |
| of course on water temperature, and the | | | | usually 5 ft. or less. The male normally guards the bed |
| temperature will vary from location on almost all lakes | | | | protecting it from predators. The female will be close |
| and rivers. Most areas are now in probably prespawn, | | | | and fill the duties if the male leaves or is removed. Be |
| spawn or post spawn areas. | | | | patient! Good baits can be spinnerbaits, tubes, and |
| The pre-spawn bass are usually the easiest to catch | | | | lizards. |
| and usually the most aggressive (even the larger | | | | After the spawn, fishing can get tougher but can also |
| females). You can use a wide variety of baits to find | | | | be great. Particularly, if your fishing for the females. |
| them in depths ranging from a few inches of water, | | | | They rest a few days (usually 3-5) after the ritual, |
| down to about 12 feet. | | | | then will become aggressive feeders again. You will |
| When the water warms to about 65 - 70 degrees, | | | | find them moving deeper, all the way down to about |
| they will usually be spawning. This can be a great | | | | 12 ft. A wide variety of lures, and and retrievals may |
| time for the larger females. Keep in mind, that all fish | | | | be needed to catch them. Great Fishing to All, and |
| on any body of water, Will Not be in the same | | | | keep in mind, location may just depend on the water |
| phase. Water temps. vary at different areas of a | | | | temperature foremost. |