Target fish
Image
Avg. weight of catch (lbs)
Best times to fish
Habitat areas to fish
Carp
5 to 25
Apr. - Oct.
Along weed lines & in shallow coves; bow fishing in April & May
Crappie
1/3
Spring & Fall
Weed beds & submerged tree tops
Largemouth Bass
3/4 to 5+
Fallen trees, fish attractors & weed lines
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