Bass respond to habitat conditions in small lakes the same way they do in larger ones. But, they have to do so more quickly. Conditions in small lakes change more quickly than they do in larger lakes. In response to summer sunlight the water will warm more quickly. This is especially true of those lakes with a black bottom. A spurt of warm weather brings the water temperature up.
On the other side if a cold front moves through the bass seem to get lock-jaw. They just quit attacking your presentations. Fish react to negative fishing conditions just as they do to positive ones.
The following seven tips may aid you small lake fishing.
- Ease along the bank, targeting specific structure. Some attractive spots to consider are where a bush hangs over the water providing a shadow cast on the water. Use a couple of casts to probe visible holes.
- Approach fishing areas quietly with a minimal amount of shadow cast on the water. Bank anglers need to be careful not to show their outline against the sky, or cast a shadow on the water. Continue reading here – https://dongasaway.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/finding-big-bass-in-small-waters/