Inks Lake is sitting at a normal level with stained water and 3–4 ft visibility. Water temperatures have dropped to around 52°, and bass are grouping up as winter conditions continue to settle in. While a variety of conditions have produced bites, cloudy days have been slightly better than sunny ones overall.
The most consistent results lately have come from crankbaits and jigs fished around rocky areas in 2–14 feet of water. Rather than locking into what typically “should” work this time of year, it’s been more important to fish the conditions and stay adaptable. The bass are often tightly grouped, and there can be long stretches without bites—but when you find one, it’s common to catch multiple fish in a very small area. A hard cold front moving in this weekend will likely push the lake more firmly into winter patterns.
Big Bass Score = 5; Numbers Score = 3; Total = 8
