Size Maximum size 10 to 11 inches. Habits Peak spawning in mid-June. Found in shallow, shady areas along shoreline. Bait Live bait such as worms, crickets, meal worms, and wax worms, or small jigs, spinners, and poppers. Size Up to 50 inches and can get over 40 pounds.
Habits Inhabits larger pools, often around woody debris.
In spring and fall, in shoreline structures. In summer, drop offs, submerged creeks, and river channels. Bait Crankbaits, buzzbaits, bucktail spinners, jerk baits, and live suckers. Trolling with large baits and bouncing these baits off the bottom or around cover. Size Between 2 to 5 pounds, most under 15 pounds.