Largemouth Bass fishing at Lake McClellan

In spring, largemouth bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 21 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait gets it done.

Saugeye fishing at Lake McClellan

Start shallow in spring: saugeye sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. They move out to 6 to 21 ft in summer and finish the year down in 6 to 21 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 9 ft that scores prime in fall. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A crawler harness (shallow) or a jig + crawler covers the summer program.

Crappie fishing at Lake McClellan

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. They move out to 6 to 21 ft in summer and finish the year down in 6 to 21 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for winter crappie. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

Channel Catfish fishing at Lake McClellan

In spring, channel catfish run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 21 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 21 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 18 ft that scores prime in winter. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.

Blue Catfish fishing at Lake McClellan

Spring blue catfish on Lake McClellan hold shallow, usually 4 to 21 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 21 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 21 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for blue catfish in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months.

Bluegill fishing at Lake McClellan

Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 21 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig and you're in the game.

How deep is Lake McClellan?

Lake McClellan is about 21 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Lake McClellan?

Anglers target largemouth bass, saugeye, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, blue catfish on Lake McClellan.

Where is the best fishing spot on Lake McClellan?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Lake McClellan?

For largemouth bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.