Clear Lake Fishing Report

Clear Lake bass are in post-spawn mode and feeding aggressively around shallow wood and brush. The topwater bite is starting to unlock, with walking baits doing very well in shallow, stained water near tree clusters. Clearer areas are holding fish too, but they’re far more likely to follow without committing.

When they won’t come up, a Texas-rigged craw or weedless drop shot is getting bit in the same cover. PB&J-colored finesse worms are pulling solid fish out of bushes, docks, and stump lines, especially when soaked offshore near former beds. Senkos and free rigs are also connecting.

Threadfin shad schools are becoming more prevalent around the lake. Look for shade lines and surface activity, then target these fish with topwater, drop shots, or smaller swimbaits.

Fishing’s been hit or miss at Clear Lake as the post-spawn grind sets in. Most bass have wrapped up spawning and are now roaming, looking to feed... but you’ve got to work for them. Water temps are fluctuating between 62°F in the mornings and up to 67°F by late afternoon, and that warmer water is key. The bite noticeably improves once things heat up.

Wind and weather have been shifting fast, turning clear water muddy overnight in some areas. If you’re not getting bit, move. Fish are up under docks or cruising in shallow cover when the sun pops out, but they drop back when a front rolls in.

Frog action is finally picking up some. Glide baits are drawing in a lot of big followers but few commits. Best action is coming on a a mix of underspins, Senkos, and dropshots. No one pattern is dominating.

Topwater’s should be about to fully turn on. Another warm stretch and a new moon should push a fresh wave of fish shallow.