I have a power plant lake 15 miles from my house here in SC, called Lake Robinson. Right now if I were to go there, Id find water in varying temps from 40 to 70+ degrees. There is an area on the lake called "The Hot Hole" which is where the hot water from the power plant is discharged back into the lake. In this general vicinity it's possible to catch dozens and dozens of fish in the winter. Also, submerged grass seems prevalent all year round in this area. This of course holds tons of baitfish too. Working baits over the grass bed has always been a good producing pattern. Flukes and Shad Raps tear them up hardcore!
Also, like I said you can find colder water on the lake, Im going to guess you can on yours too. Some people like to find cooler more comfortable waters (to the bass) and fish deep in those areas. I've seen some hawgs caught by ignoring the hot hole area and doing this.
Other than the above, just treat it like any other lake.Pay close attention to water temp, because it will change drastically as you move around the lake and let the water temp dictate your presentation. No matter what season it is for you and how cold the air temp is, the fish's metabolism and activity is still dependant on the temps of the water it swims in.
Also, like I said you can find colder water on the lake, Im going to guess you can on yours too. Some people like to find cooler more comfortable waters (to the bass) and fish deep in those areas. I've seen some hawgs caught by ignoring the hot hole area and doing this.
Other than the above, just treat it like any other lake.Pay close attention to water temp, because it will change drastically as you move around the lake and let the water temp dictate your presentation. No matter what season it is for you and how cold the air temp is, the fish's metabolism and activity is still dependant on the temps of the water it swims in.
