It is also well documented that the shallow creeks are colder most of the winter by 8 degrees or more as compared to the main channel. Because of this there is generally some grass that is still green in the 10-foot or more of water.
A big key to finding winter fish is to find this 10 to 15 foot grass; I have found especially in early winter that the first 5 to 6 feet of grass may be gone but the deeper water is still warm enough to grow the grass and hence hold the early winter bass.
A big key to winter fishing is to use your Lowrance depth finder looking for where the grass edges have not totally died off and I believe you will find active bass. Another way to find the grass is to look for the small grass eating ducks (Coots) they generally feed where the grass has not died and hence the deeper edges of those areas are still holding active bass.
The last key is baitfish; a great way to find them is to look for the seagulls, if they are diving and active over an area they are generally near by. Go investigate the area, look for the deep edges and work it slowly; I’m sure you’ll find the bass near bye.
