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  1. #1
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    Help With Patoka in Spring

    Hey guys I think I talked my dad into heading to Patoka this spring. What Id like to know is what is the best time normally in the spring there? Also I dont need any secret spots or anything just a starting point on what I can expect there. We have never fished Patoka before so any info is much appreciated. You can pm me if you dont want to post any info. Thanks in advance guys.

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    Depending on weather, of course, Patoka usually hits about 63 F in late April or early May, and then the spawn is on. You can catch the bass spawning just about anywhere you have shallow flats 0'-10' deep. Before and after the spawn, I would hit the weedbeds or secondary lake points, ledges, and creek channels.

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    For Panfish I have always had my best luck in the river channel feeding the lake. I have also caught nice fish off the bank near the modern campground.

    For bass almost every cove has a mud bottom and grass.
    And don't pass up the islands for early top water fun.

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    Has anyone chased after the white bass at Patoka in the spring. If so do they head up the river or do the stay in the main lake.

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    I have rarely targeted White Bass, but I have caught my share of them. In the Spring, I have caught them trolling deep cranks around the entrance to Fleming Creek, and all around the main lake, usually right over a bend in the main river channel.

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    i caught a 16inch and a 18 inch at the same time...thought i really had somethin

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    I love it when I'm trolling around the main lake and I spot a school of White Bass busting on shad. Stop the boat and throw every thing you have at them. Guaranteed hookups.

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    Usually get started on the crappies near Kings bridge by late February. Don't overlook shallow real early. Seem to do best with a jig under a bobber from 15"s to 3' and I like to tip the jigs with crappie nibbles.

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    is patoka frozen over right now? havent been up that way since late november

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    Quote Originally Posted by SteveM4A1 View Post
    is patoka frozen over right now? havent been up that way since late november
    Yes although I have not seen the main channel.

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    It won't be after this weekend!

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    Re: Help With Patoka in Spring

    Looking to go the last week of April has anyone stayed at the The Pines? Is it in a location for close by Crappie fishing

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