Have you ever noticed that there are particular areas in your lake where you seem to be able to catch more fish than others? Have you considered what might be going on to create these “honey-holes”? The answer, most likely, is habitat.
Fish of all types need habitat (structure) that create opportunities for them. Many fish species would much rather spend their time in cover versus open water. Blue gill and other forage species look for places that they can evade predators, spawn, find food and enjoy the shade! Bass tend to seek out locations that make good ambush points, from which they can grab a quick meal!
There are many factors that go into determining what type of structure to add to a lake or pond and where to place it. One of the quickest and easiest ways to improve habitat is to use what you likely already have. Trees that have fallen or dropped limbs can cause issues mowing, or with aesthetics around a shoreline. Why not put that debris to work for you as well as cleaning up? Lashing bundles of woody debris together and sinking with concrete blocks can help create the habitat that is so crucial to fish growth. Wherever these are placed will likely become your new go-to spot to land the big one!