Offshore Structure - Lake Winnipesaukee

OK, I'm guessing three more weeks and the ice will be gone. Tht means that spring bass fishing will be upon us. But what about when the spawn ends, and it gets into mid-to-late June, and the bass seem to disappear from the shallows? If you're on the big lake, try these two spots (please leave a few for me):

1. There is a nice hump between Eagle Island and Stonedam Island in Meredith - lots of rocks, tops out at about 5 feet, one side slopes gradually, the other has a quick drop. Awesome for summer smallmouth;

2. Another nice sunken ridge between Pine Island and Three Mile Island in Center Harbor. Tops off around 10 feet, with steep slopes and a gradual ridge drop off both sides.

Try the 6-8 foot depth range around some structure whn the weather has been stable, a little ahllower if it's overcast, and go right down to about 18 feet after a cold front blows through. Cover the whole area with crankbaits, and you won't be disappointed!