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Friday, March 31, 2023

First time out on Little Bear

Little Bear Creek Reservoir

Time: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Air Temperature: 63 - 72 degrees during trip
Water Temperature: 
Lake Level: 618.17
Weather Conditions: Mostly Cloudy, light rain. Winds South 17 mph

I fished Little Bear for the first time today.  We always rent a cabin on Little Bear at Elliot's Branch each April for our family fishing trip, but we always trailer the boat over to Cedar Creek.  We've always wondered how the fishing was on Little Bear.

It was a pretty nasty day with light rain and sustained high winds.  I spent a lot of time just driving around and getting familiar with the water.  I probably covered about 30% of the lake.  

While it looked fishy, it was a slow day.  I caught 8-10 accidental bass and about 12 crappie with 8 of them being keepers.  All were males and in spawn colors, so I'd say spawn is definitely starting up.  

I definitely need some more time exploring this lake, but I'd come back.  It was a fruitful day despite crummy weather.  Fished almost exclusively minnows under a bobber today.  






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