summer Smallmouth
bass fishing
July – Mid August
WHAT TO EXPECT
We’ll give you all of our expert knowledge in detail upon your arrival. But for now, here’s a snapshot:
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Mayflies typically hatch around the first week of July
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Late June to mid-July are GREAT for top-water action, as smallies are looking up for mayflies (fly fishermen, take note!)
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Mayfly hatch ends the post-spawn and starts the most active period for smallmouth bass fishing
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Crayfish molt begins mid-July and holds smallmouth bass in 6 feet of water or less until mid-August
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During the crayfish molt, smallmouth are typically looking down, so use soft plastics on a lead-headed jig or worm hook and swim near the bottom
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Since our lake is clear, many anglers site-fish for smallmouth in the summer
AVERAGE temps
July
High 76° F
Low 57° F
August
High 74° F
Low 56° F
Lures
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Panfish popper
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Manns Baby Minus 1 in bone color (cast in less than 2 feet of water on rocky shorelines)
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Rapala Skitter Pops size 7 (silver/black)
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Rebel Pop-R size 2" or 2 1/2" (Tennessee shad color)
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Strike King Spit N King size 3/8 oz (bad-to-the-bone color)
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Soft Plastic Tubes – 3" (any color)
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Soft Plastic Grubs – 2" and 3" (any color)
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Soft Plastic Flukes – 3" and 4" (any color)
If you forget something, we’ve got you covered with our on-site tackle shop!
