Alright, let’s talk about them bass fish, you know, the ones that make such a good fry. Folks keep askin’ when they do their thing in Kentucky, so listen up.
When do them bass fish get busy in Kentucky?
Well, it ain’t just one day, you see. It’s a whole process, like plantin’ corn, gotta wait for the right time. First off, the water gotta warm up. They say around 65 degrees, but it ain’t just about the heat. Them days gettin’ longer too, that’s important. Like in the spring, when you start seein’ more daylight, that’s when them fish start thinkin’ about makin’ babies.
Now, in them big lakes here in Kentucky, like Kentucky Lake, it usually starts in April. Yeah, April, that’s when things get goin’. And it can go on till May, sometimes even later. Mid-May, late May, depends on the weather, you know. Just like plantin’ tomatoes, sometimes it’s early, sometimes it’s late.
What them bass fish doin’ durin’ spawnin’ time?
Well, first off, the fellas, they get to work. They build these nests, like little homes for the eggs. They ain’t fancy, just clear spots on the bottom, usually in shallow water. And then the mama fish come along and lay their eggs. And the daddy fish, they stay there and guard them eggs, keep ’em safe from them other critters that wanna eat ’em. They’re good daddies, them bass fish, real protective.
Once all that baby-makin’ business is done, them daddy fish, they get hungry! All that work makes a fella hungry, you know. So they go on a feedin’ spree, eatin’ whatever they can find. That’s a good time to catch ’em, when they’re chasin’ food.
How to catch them bass fish durin’ spawn?
Lots of things work, you see. Them fish ain’t too picky this time of year. But you gotta fish a little faster than you do in the winter. The water’s warmer, they’re more active.
- Them rattletraps, they work good. Make a lot of noise, get them fish excited.
- Plastic worms, them always work. Just drag ’em along the bottom, slow and steady.
- Jigs, yeah, them too. Bounce ’em around, make ’em look like a crawdad or somethin’.
- Spinnerbaits, shiny and flashy, they catch their eye.
- Crankbaits, them too. Just reel ’em in, make ’em wobble and dive.
You don’t gotta go too deep neither. Them fish move up shallow to spawn, so you wanna fish in 15 feet of water or less. Look for them spots where they might build their nests, like near rocks or weeds or them shallow humps some folks talk about.
Some folks say white lures work good durin’ the spawn. I don’t know why, but they say it, so maybe it’s true. Worth a try, I reckon.
Where to find them spawnin’ bass in Kentucky?
Well, Kentucky Lake, that’s a good place to start. Lots of bass in there. Some folks say they spawn on them shallow bars or humps in the main lake. Others say they go a little deeper, like four feet or more. I reckon it depends on the spot and the day. You gotta try different things, see what works.
Now, some folks use fancy baits like them Ned Rigs and Shaky Heads. They say it’s the best for Kentucky Lake when them fish are spawnin’. I ain’t never used ‘em much myself, but folks seem to like ‘em. Specially for them smallmouth bass, you know, the feisty ones.
So there you have it. Them bass fish, they start spawnin’ when the water warms up and the days get longer, usually in April and May. They move up shallow, build nests, and then the daddies guard the eggs. You can catch ’em with all sorts of lures, fishin’ shallow. Just get out there and try it, you’ll figure it out. Fishin’ ain’t rocket science, you know. It’s about patience and being in the right place at the right time.
Just remember, watch the water temperature and keep an eye on them daylight hours, and you’ll know when it’s time to go fishin’ for them spawnin’ bass. Good luck!
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