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Lake Anna Fishing Report April 4th 2018

Posted by melvin on April 4, 2018

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Lake Anna Fishing Report April 4th 2018:

 

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Hello bass fishing fans! The spring spawn has not hit full stride on Lake Anna YET. The good news is that a few big largemouth bass females have already been reported swimming and spawning in shallow waters. Here is the official Lake Anna Fishing report from our friend Carlos at High Point Marina.

 

Official Lake Anna Fishing Report: (4/4/18)

Overall the lake is about a  week or two behind in temperature and spawning patterns.  Also the next full moon is late this month so more fish will spawn much later than normal.  Lake temps in the mid to upper 50’s.  When warm weather arrives conditions will change fast.  

 
LARGEMOUTH BASS:
 
Water temps are still in the 50's, s/b in the low to mid 60's. Overall fish are still fairly deep 10-15' but they are active and hitting a varity of baits. (However, some big, mature females are already spawning).  That means they are still feeding, readying for the spawn. Both ends seem to be better fishing than the middle. Fish creeks and coves from one end to the other, concentrating on stumps and past spawning areas. Now's the time for any crankbait, especially a suspending one. Deep suspending Rogues, Realis Spin Bait 80, or Bandit 300. Ultrvibe speed craws and Senkos are working well too.
 
STRIPER:
 
Finally, fish are being caught on a more consistent basis. The most active fish are  up lake from the bridges and up. Many anglers are even fishing the extreme upper end (Terrys Run, Goldmine Creek areas). Sea Shads, Sassy Shads and spoons at varies depths depending on the time of day (mostly 6-10’). Fish can be anywhere and are moving constantly.
 
CRAPPIE:
 
Fish are still deep, but will be moving shallow any day. Many fish being caught are showing signs of good egg development. Some big citation fish too. Start with minnows and 2" grubs on 10’ brush or docks and gradually work shallower throughout the day.
 
Thanks for reading this Lake Anna fishing report!
 
Tight Lines & Heavy Limits,
 
Melvin Smitson