Pre-Spawn Update: Water Hit 58 Degrees Today

Water temp hit 58 degrees on my home lake this morning. That magic number where bass start moving shallow.

Saw three fish cruising the bank before 7am. Threw a weightless Senko and connected on the second cast.

The Takeaway

Pre-spawn is here. If you’ve been waiting for warmer weather, stop waiting. The fish are active and hungry. Get out there before the pressure increases.

Best bite was 6:30-8:00am. Dead after that until evening.

Dale Hawkins

Dale Hawkins

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Dale Hawkins has been fishing freshwater and saltwater for over 30 years across North America. A former competitive bass angler and licensed guide, he now writes about fishing techniques, gear reviews, and finding the best fishing spots. Dale is a Bassmaster Federation member and holds multiple state fishing records.

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