Late fall patterns take over as recent reports remain thin

We have very few recent reports for Clear Lake right now, with the last detailed updates coming from late September. At that time, the water was still in the low 70s and the early fall transition had slowed the overall catch rates. By November, water temperatures will have dropped significantly, pushing the lake into its late fall and early winter patterns.<br><br>Historically, November concentrates shad and bass along the remaining offshore weed lines and docks. The early morning reaction bite on rocky points that anglers were seeing in September usually holds up well this time of year. Fish will be feeding heavily before the first major winter cold fronts push them tight to deep rock and the edges of the southern arms.<br><br>Based on the late fall transition, keep swimbaits and ripbaits ready for weed lines and docks. Vibrating jigs and crankbaits are good choices for early mornings on rocky points, while jigs and drop shots will produce on deeper structure in 10 to 20 feet.<br><br>If you are heading out this weekend, start your morning covering rocky points with a swimbait or vibrating jig. Once the sun gets up, slow down and drag a jig or drop shot through deeper rock piles to find the larger fish.