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Fishing Paco: what the data says
16-acre lake near Lake County. The lake tops out around 5 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Rock Bass fishing at Paco
Spring rock bass on Paco hold shallow, usually 1 to 5 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 5 ft. Shoreline break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 2 ft, rated prime for fall rock bass. Best bite is the evening. A ned rig (small) or a marabou jig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | midday & dawn | 1/16 oz jig + grub, Small inline spinner |
| Summer | 1 to 5 ft | dusk | Ned rig (small), Marabou jig |
| Fall | 2 to 5 ft | midday | Small tube jig, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 5 ft | midday | Tungsten jig + plastic, Small spoon + spike |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Paco?
Paco is about 5 ft 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 Paco?
Anglers target rock bass on Paco.
Where is the best fishing spot on Paco?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for rock bass in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Paco?
For rock bass, the summer bite is best in the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
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