Did a quick search and couldn't really find anything...

The situation:

All of the local rivers are about 3ft+ higher than normal, and you can't even see half of the launches. I'd seen a few big schools of baby fish, but not many so I imagine spawn was starting up, then 6.8 inches of rain in 2-3 days and a pretty nice cold front. The bite was good and now it seems I'm fishing a 20minute window. What affect did the high water have? Did they move way in the cypress trees and grass? Or did they move to deeper water? I can't decide because I caught two way in the trees/grass, and two in 10ft of water.

Pretty much, what affect does pretty quick rising water levels from rain/northern ice melting have on bass?

What affect did the high water have? Did they move way in the cypress trees and grass?

More than likely. Fish TIGHT to the cover. The fish are probably hiding from the current.

Makes sense. Thanks

High water can do the following:

1.  Bass will move into the areas that are newly flooded.  Fish these areas.

2.  If the water is dirty or heavily stained use baits and techniques for this type of water.

3.  Bass will go to cover but some will still roam.

4.  If the water is stained it will warm faster than clear water.

5.  Look for clear water.

6.  If you don't catch anything go home and listen to the LSU baseball games!!!!        

High water can do the following:

1. Bass will move into the areas that are newly flooded. Fish these areas.

2. If the water is dirty or heavily stained use baits and techniques for this type of water.

3. Bass will go to cover but some will still roam.

4. If the water is stained it will warm faster than clear water.

5. Look for clear water.

6. If you don't catch anything go home and listen to the LSU baseball games!!!! :)

New food sources to find. Insects and worms will attract, if not the bass, baitfish. The baitfish will bring the larger fish.