During the postspawn period, fish leave spawning areas and begin their summer feeding patterns. Scattering weed cover is developing in certain spots of the flowage. Baitfish are hatching and fry are just developing. Grass creates the much needed oxygen that will hold available food and cover. The angler should match the appropriate bait size to the fish under these conditions.
Summer begins with the first few weeks of warm stable weather.
Temperatures are rising, grass is reaching full growth and the food chain is being fueled. The angler needs to find grass structure and fish cribs that will hold the fish. At this time fish often settle into predictable locations and feeding patterns. Activity can also be determined by wind and weather, cold fronts and sunlight penetration. Deep weedlines or structure, coontail or cabbage weeds on shallow flats offer cover for baitfish.