Lake County Fishing Reports

Clear Lake is in full transition as summer conditions take hold. Water temps are starting around 70 and hitting 76-78 by afternoon. Grass is thick and topping out in the north, tules are pushing farther off the bank, and shallow cover is widespread. Mornings are calm, with although 20 mph winds have been building in the afternoon.

Bass are in mixed stages... some still spawning near docks and ramps, while others have moved into post-spawn patterns. The shad spawn is active in shallow grass and tule edges, driving early morning activity. Frogs are drawing big blow-ups in short windows, mosting around dense vegetation. Flipping tight to cover is working as well, particularly in sloughs where bluegill are concentrated under mats. In the south, football jigs and chatterbaits are picking off fish transitioning to deeper rock structure. Glide baits and big topwaters should become major players for bigger fish when bait becomes more active on the surface.

Ross England shares is latest Clear Lake report. Generally, the lake is straddling the line between late spawn and early summer. A few beds are still showing up for sight anglers, but most bass have moved off and are holding around docks or deeper structure. Water clarity is low (about 2 feet) due to wind, and surface temps are now in the low 70s. Topwater is trying to kick in... frog blowups are happening, but the bite is inconsistent. Warmer weather and rising weeds should push it forward soon. Check out his video for the full report.