When fish are in shallow water, concentrate on the shady sides of weedbeds, rocky points, and other structures. Work noisy lures through grass flats and right over the tops of submerged weedbeds. Shallows are generally defined as water that's less than 5 feet deep.
In medium-depth water, look for creek channels and lake-bottom structures like ledges, sunken logs, boulders, rock piles, and stump fields. Medium depths range from 5- to 15- feet. Water deeper than 15 feet will usually give you the most success during the hottest and coldest times of the year. Bass will hold next to bottom structures or suspend at the depth they find most comfortable. You'll usually have the best luck in the 15 to 20 foot range. Note: hauling a fish up from depths below 40 feet or so can de-pressurize and rupture its internal organs. That is OK for table fish, but not real good for catch and release.
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