When to fish for what on Grand Lake

When to Fish on Grand Lake

The guides at Martin Guide Service are constantly being asked when the best month of the year to fish is. The best time is really "when you can go" as each year is different, but here are some general best months to fish.

JAN

FEB

MAR

Black Bass
Crappie
White Bass
Catfish
Spoonbill Snagging (lake)

Black Bass
Crappie
White Bass
Catfish
Spoonbill Snagging (river)

Black Bass
Crappie
White Bass
Catfish
Big Blue Catfish (30# +)
Spoonbill Snagging (river)

APR

MAY

JUN

Black Bass
Crappie
White Bass
Catfish
Spoonbill Snagging (river)

Black Bass
Crappie
White Bass
Catfish

JUL

AUG

SEP

Black Bass
White Bass
Catfish

OCT

NOV

DEC

Black Bass
Crappie
White Bass
Catfish

Black Bass
Crappie
White Bass
Catfish
Big Blue Catfish (30# +)

Black Bass
Crappie
Catfish
Big Blue Catfish (30# +)

	Black Bass-year round. Winter can be great if the lake is not muddy.
	Crappie-October till June. Summer months are usually tough
	White Bass-January thru November. We always catch the biggest ones in January and February, spawners in the river in March and April, great fishing in the main lake all summer, points in the fall.
	Catfish-year round. Big Blue Cats over 30 lbs., November, December, and March
	Spoonbill snagging- December, January in the lake; February, March, April in the river