Bass fishing on Lake Seminole has been fantastic through November and December. Water temperatures have been averaging in the upper 50’s to low 60’s. Bass have been gorging on shad and they’re very fat and healthy, so finding the shad is your key to success.
Shad-imitating lures like spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits have worked best. When choosing a spinnerbait, a tandem double willow leaf is a good choice. One of my favorites is a Strike King Pro Model ½ oz. in chartreuse and white with silver and gold blades. This color and blade combination has been very productive fished around the grass lines on the main lake.
Jerkbaits and crankbaits have also been working well in the Spring Creek arm of the lake. The water in Spring Creek remains very clear. Shad color jerkbaits like a Spro McStick in Ayu Shad worked at a fast erratic pace has worked well over the deep grass flats in 10 to 15 feet of water.
As we move into January, lipless crankbaits will become very productive fished over and around the grass lines on the main lake.
Stripers and hybrids are being caught on the main lake and in Spring Creek. Umbrella rigs and spoons have worked well with some stripers as big as 30 pounds!
Crappie are schooling up on structure in 10’ to 12’ of water. Minnows and jigs have both been working well and some have tipped the scales at 3 pounds!
For a Lake Seminole Fishing Adventure this fall, give us a call at 850-264-7534 or follow us on Instagram @ lakeseminolefishingadventures and Facebook @ paultyrefishing!
PAUL TYRE
PaulTyreFishing@yahoo.com
850-264-7534