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Fishing Report 2-7-12
The surface temperature is warming with the warmer than normal weather that we have experienced over the last few weeks. There have actually been some bass moving into the shallows. The weather this weeks looks to be cooler and should slow the water warming up. Soft plastics, crankbaits, jerkbaits, and live bait are accounting for most of the few bites to be had. It is very early in the year to have the fish progressing like they have. The fishing is still not spectacular, but could be worse for this time of year! Thanks for checking out Monticellobigbass.com! Good luck!
Fishing Report 2-7-12
The surface temperature is warming with the warmer than normal weather that we have experienced over the last few weeks. There have actually been some bass moving into the shallows. The weather this weeks looks to be cooler and should slow the water warming up. Soft plastics, crankbaits, jerkbaits, and live bait are accounting for most of the few bites to be had. It is very early in the year to have the fish progressing like they have. The fishing is still not spectacular, but could be worse for this time of year! Thanks for checking out Monticellobigbass.com! Good luck!
Understanding Prespawn Activity of Fish and Anglers
By Mark Bilbrey
A mild winter for much of North America could mean several things to anglers. The natural cold water shad kills did not happen in much of the cotenant. This has given bass an abundant forage base on which to feed in the warmer than usual winter lakes. The mild winter and warmer water could also affect the prespawn activity among bass as we approach February and spring gets closer every day. The activity of bass is primarily controlled by the temperature of the water. Click Here!
Understanding Prespawn Activity of Fish and Anglers
By Mark Bilbrey
A mild winter for much of North America could mean several things to anglers. The natural cold water shad kills did not happen in much of the cotenant. This has given bass an abundant forage base on which to feed in the warmer than usual winter lakes. The mild winter and warmer water could also affect the prespawn activity among bass as we approach February and spring gets closer every day. The activity of bass is primarily controlled by the temperature of the water. Click Here!
Fishing Report 1-30-12
The surface temp on Lake Monticello is in the low 50s and on the rise! There are still relatively low numbers of boats on the lake and the fishing is slow for the most part. On the warmer days, there are some fish to be caught around shallow points leading into the spawning areas. These can be caught on soft plastics, jerkbaits, and crankbaits. Thanks for checking out MBB! Good luck!
Fishing Report 1-25-12
Lake Monticello is back up to around normal level after being low for most of the year! There have been very few anglers on the lake recently. There have been anglers catching crappie and whites in the deep water at times. The bassin' has mostly been relegated to a few bass being caught while fishing for the other species. If our current warm weather pattern continues, it will not be long before there will be bass in the shallows. They are already staging hard and getting ready!
Fishing Report 1-13-12
The bass fishing on Lake Monticello is pretty slow with a few smaller fish being caught while crappie/white bass fishing in the deep water. Speaking of crappie and white bass, there is a pretty good bite going on at times. Overall, the bite is spotty with some days being better than others. The fish that are biting are being caught on dropshot rigged minnows in 35 to 59 feet of water. Some of the other area lakes are producing bass. Morgan's Point, Pine Bluff Harbor, and Chicot are pretty good choices right now. Good luck on the water!
Fishing Report 1-5-12
The surface temp on Lake Monticello is cool and the bass are pretty slow. A 1/2 ounce jig or big blade worked in the deep trees with a lot of patience is the best bet for catching Lake Monticello's lunkers. White bass and crappie continue to be caught in the deep water. The bite is inconsistent with there being some pretty good days and some very slow days. The fish that are biting are mostly coming on dropshotted minnows. The number of boats on the water is very low. Good luck!
Fishing Report 12-24-11
Lake Monticello's fishing has been spotty for the last couple weeks. The crappie and whites have biting in the deep water at times. The largemouth bite has been very slow with a few being caught by crappie anglers. It is just that time of year! Thanks for checking out Monticellobigbass.com! Good luck!
