Smallmouth on the Move

By Tim Dobbins, Water Education Intern

It is finally starting to feel like summer here in Northern Wisconsin, and with that water temperatures are increasing, and the local bass are on the move. The rising water temperatures propel the bass from their shallow spawning pattern into depths of cooler water and an abundance of prey. Bass can be difficult to pattern at this time of year as the transition is occurring. Many will remain shallow while other can be found in depths over 20 feet. This smallmouth bass was caught on Rest Lake in 8 feet of water.

Here Tim shows off his catch.
Photo by Peter R.