A few of the lakes and ponds I usually fish are very low. Due to drought etc. I was told by the wildlife officer that this time of year most levels go way down and return to normal levels in mid to late September.

That being said, all the areas with any cover are now exposed. When the lake levels return to normal, how long, typically, do bass retuned to these areas?

Thanks

In the area of Florida I live in the water fluxuates for several reasons. I have found that the bass follow the water levels. Right now I am catching good fish in the canals that have risen appox. 1 1/2 - 2 feet since the tropical storm. I found them within two days after water level rose. Most of the fish I am catching do not reside in the canals but in the deeper grass lines and points outside the canals. I can tell by the color of them.

Bass will move into new flooded areas as the water raises and move out as it falls back. The reason is newly flooded cover is full of prey. This occurs daily with tidal water, power generation reservoirs and seasonal with rain patterns.

Tom

Yeah but the bass still have to be near structure, just fish deeper they are there, if the ponds almost dried up you may wanna get those fish outta there before they suffoicate.