Bass fishing in summer at Lake Fort is the hardest, but knowing a couple of things about the bass’s behavior can result in a rewarding fishing day. The most important things to remember are: to fish deep, to find structures, and not to give up until you find your honey hole.

One of the most important things about summer is to fish deep. Bass like a certain temperature, and they need to stay a little bit cooler to keep their metabolism going. If they feel too hot or too cold, their metabolism will slow, and they will not stay very active. This is why you need to fish deep and stay deep.

When you are casting deep, try to find deep structures. These can include drop-offs, points, and roadbeds. To find these, it is helpful to have a topographical map of the lake that you are fishing. You need to search all over the structure. Most of the time, only a small portion of the structure will house the majority of the bass.

It is also good to try and spot suspended bass. Sometimes these fish will not be active, but you can bet that a good structure is nearby.

When fishing in a lake with a lot of grass, you may still want to fish shallow just because the fish like the cover and habitat of the grass. Bass in the shallows will sometimes be inactive. Try to find grass as deep as you can and fish it. There could be a lot of big bass hiding in deep, tall grass.

Another thing to remember is not to give up. Summer fishing is challenging, and it can take days to find that perfect spot. Follow your map and trust it. Fish all around every structure until you find where these bass is hiding.

Even professional fishermen say that bass fishing in summer can be an ordeal, but they do not give up after a couple of hours. Finding that honey hole can make your day on the lake very fun and productive.