Spring Smallmouths
Posted on June 21, 2008 - Filed Under Small Mouth Bass | 1 Comment
Smallmouth bass remain nearly dormant until water temperatures approach 50° F. At this time, bass will start to move to their spawning areas. In streams, bass may begin migrating to spawn at early temperatures.
Fishing is difficult after spawning, because bass aren’t more concentrated. The females, after recuperating, move to deeper waters. Males move deeper after abandoning the fry. If there is deep water near the spawning are, bass will move there.
Summer
Smallmouth bass areas are the most predictable this time of year. Bass may remain in the same place for several months once they take up residence in a certain pool or around a particular structure.
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