Osborne Chain-of-Lakes

The Largemouth Bass will start slowing down as the weather continues to warm. Largemouth Bass are best targeted near deep water this time of year or early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Consider trying jigs or plastic worms in deep holes to target them. However, the Peacock Bass bite should be good during the warm summer and will remain good throughout until cooler weather patterns return. Live shiners or shad freelined in deep holes can be an excellent producer for Sunshine Bass, Butterfly Peacock Bass, and Largemouth Bass. Peacock Bass are best targeted with live shiners, shad, or fast-moving baits like lipless crank baits or jerk baits. Lake Osborne is also an excellent place to target Bluegill and trophy sized Redear Sunfish. As we enter into summer the Bluegill bite should start to pick up. Anglers should target patches of eel grass for best results. Grass shrimp, crickets, and small jigs have been the preferred baits for Bluegill and Redear Sunfish. Nice size channel catfish can be caught using chicken liver or live worms.