Find Bluegill to Find Bass
Bass like to hang around logs in shallow, still water, usually under six feet. Bass forage around bluegill beds and around trees near the shore. Bluegill spawn four times a year. Bass-fishing expert Mark Davis advises finding the bluegill beds in two to six feet of water near deep drop-offs close to vegetation and large water-soaked tree limbs. You should find bass biting in those areas, especially during the summer.
Casting the Bait
Cast sidearm, under or overhand, using your wrist, not your arm or shoulder. Top-water lures work well, but any lure will get the bass to hang on your line. The trick is to cast at a lower trajectory, a bit past your target, so that you don't disturb the fish, and your bait will likely stay on your hook. Cast hard, and you not only disturb your target and its surroundings but possibly lose your bait or lure. Bait, including night crawlers, bee moths and wigglers, are available for purchase at the Westwood gatehouse.
The Keepers
Largemouth bass, also known as black bass, although plentiful at the reservoir, are subject to a daily bag limit of five, singly or in aggregate, including smallmouth and spotted bass. All lake bass must be at least 14 inches long or must be thrown back.
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