Having an accurate temperature gauge is important. You will want to concentrate on areas where the water is warmer or on a warming trend. Water temperature is probably the single most important factor to locating active fish this month. Look for fish to be holding on main lake points, secondary points (at the mouth of major creeks), or along the creek channel edges adjacent to spawning flats. February is more of a time to target the fish that are in pre-spawn staging patterns though. With the low water the fish will be concentrated specific areas and grouped up tighter trying to share the same spawning areas. That’s okay though because I can assure you the fishing this spring will be amazing even if we do not get a lot of rain. We have had some recent rains which have brought the lake up to 402.30 which is about 8 inches below full pool so we could use a bit more to get it full. Here are a few tips and techniques that will help you in pursuit of a Lake Fork trophy bass. This time of year is an exciting time of year because you can catch a giant on any given cast as the big females prepare themselves for their annual spawning activities.
With all the crazy weather it seems everyone has cabin fever and are heading out to the lake to take advantage of the early spring opportunities to catch a giant Lake Fork bass. Welcome to Lake Fork everyone! February is here.