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Clear Lake By Report: Clear Lake Fishing Report Nov 15 Fishing at Clear Lake showed strong weight potential, with productive windows developing later in the day. Fish responded to deeper cranking and minnow presentations, with changing weather patterns influencing activity levels throughout the event. Best Techniques & Baits Deep-diving crankbaits were a key producer, with anglers using 6XD-style plugs in shad, craw, and bluegill patterns. These baits were effective in reaching depths of 22 to 24 feet, paired with fluorocarbon line to maintain depth and sensitivity. Minnow presentations were also productive, fished on light braid-to-fluorocarbon setups to target fish suspended or roaming offshore. Adjustments in head weight and bait size played a major role in increasing accuracy and triggering bigger bites. Jerkbaits contributed when conditions allowed for precise casts, and lighter heads helped anglers maintain the ideal fall and action needed to connect with quality fish. Weather & Conditions Weather swings influenced feeding periods, with anglers noting improved action after midday and stronger results during unstable weather. Slick-off conditions demanded more accurate presentations, while incoming rain was expected to activate bigger fish. Fog delays and shifting wind patterns also affected timing and positioning, pushing anglers to adapt throughout the day. Tournament Spotlight – BAM Super 60 Pro Tour 1st – Mason McAbee — 27+ lbs (Day One & Day Two totals) 2nd – Luke Johns — 23 keepers over two days
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Clear Lake By Report: Clear Lake Fishing Report – November 14 2025 Cooling fall weather and shifting pressure systems created inconsistent activity across Clear Lake, with fish responding differently throughout the day. Anglers located feeding fish around bait concentrations from shallow zones into mid-depth structure as conditions continued to change. Best Techniques & Baits Minnow-style baits and jerk-shad presentations were productive around areas holding bait, while finesse approaches with light line helped generate strikes when fish became less active. Reaction baits remained effective during short feeding windows, but slower techniques were necessary when the bite tightened. Dropshot and light-line soft plastic presentations helped coax additional bites, especially when fish moved vertically in the water column or held tight to cover. Adjusting weight, line size, and fall rate was essential for getting baits in front of roaming or pressured fish. Weather & Conditions Wind shifts and pressure changes associated with the fall transition influenced how fish positioned throughout the day. Some groups of fish held shallow in clearer, protected water, while others remained offshore or suspended around bait. The most productive depth range varied from 5 to 30 feet, with additional activity coming from isolated shallow areas as conditions stabilized later in the day. Forward-facing sonar helped locate roaming fish, though many required precise, slower presentations to commit. Tournament Spotlight – BAM Super 60 Pro Tour 1st – Austin Bonjour — 29.75 lbs

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