Assessing a new lake

Seasonal patterns are always the first place I start. The season and water temperature will tell me to be looking shallow or deep. Seasons can eliminate things to make it easier too. For instance, if I'm fishing in the winter months I can leave my topwaters at home. Below are two excellent tutorials on how to fish a new lake.

https://bassu.tv/bass-fishing-video/breaking-down-a-new-lake-christie
https://bassu.tv/bass-fishing-video/fish-with-an-open-mind-adrian-avena