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Bassmaster Elite Series - Fishing Game Plan (Best Spots, Times & Strategy)

Tournament Game Plan

Bassmaster Elite Series

Lake Conroe • Oct 1, 2026

Calculating tide, solunar, species, and wind scores…

Every tournament day is different.

Tournament success starts with today's conditions — not yesterday's. This personalized Tournament Game Plan analyzes today's tide, wind, solunar activity, tournament hours, local fishing structure, and target species to recommend where to start, when to move, and how to maximize your time on the water.

⬇️ Scroll down for today's Best Starting Spot and Suggested Tournament Rotation.

✅ Best Starting Spot

Lake Conroe - Caney Creek Timber geo: 30.4705,-95.614
Score: 78/100 — Approx. 9.6 nm from launch

Why This Spot Is Ranked #1 Today:
Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass

Recommended lures:
Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
Texas Rig (Amazon)
Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)

Notes:
Timber-oriented section of Caney Creek. Good bass cover around flooded trees, channel edges and adjacent flats.

🔁 Suggested Tournament Rotation

  1. Lake Conroe - Caney Creek Timber (geo = 30.4705,-95.614)
    Why ranked here today:
    • ✓ NE wind is favorable for this spot.
    • ✓ Good match for target species: bass.
    • ✓ Moderate run from launch with good upside.
    — Approx. 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Score: 78/100 — ~ 9.6 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Texas Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
  2. Lake Conroe - Main Lake South Point (geo = 30.383,-95.5815)
    Why ranked here today:
    • ✓ NE wind is favorable for this spot.
    • ✓ Good match for target species: bass.
    • ✓ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
    — Approx. 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Score: 78/100 — ~ 4.2 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
  3. Lake Conroe - Main Lake Hump (geo = 30.3985,-95.5735)
    Why ranked here today:
    • ✓ NE wind is favorable for this spot.
    • ✓ Good match for target species: bass.
    • ✓ Close run from launch, which helps preserve fishing time.
    — Approx. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Score: 77/100 — ~ 4.8 nm from launch
    Structures: channel, other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
  4. Lake Conroe - Scotts Ridge (geo = 30.4475,-95.6015)
    Why ranked here today:
    • ✓ NE wind is favorable for this spot.
    • ✓ Good match for target species: bass.
    • ✓ Moderate run from launch with good upside.
    — Approx. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Score: 73/100 — ~ 8.1 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Species: bass
    Recommended lures:
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Texas Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)

Times are approximate based on the selected fishing window and top-ranked spots. Adjust on the water as conditions change.

🗺 Rotation Map

📋 Complete Spot Rankings

  1. Lake Conroe - Caney Creek Timber
    geo: 30.4705,-95.614
    Score: 78/100 — ~ 9.6 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.4705, -95.614
    Recommended lures:
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Texas Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Timber-oriented section of Caney Creek. Good bass cover around flooded trees, channel edges and adjacent flats.
  2. Lake Conroe - Main Lake South Point
    geo: 30.383,-95.5815
    Score: 78/100 — ~ 4.2 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.383, -95.5815
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Main-lake point in the lower reservoir. Fish point drops, rock/hard bottom and deeper water.
  3. Lake Conroe - Caney Creek
    geo: 30.4625,-95.6045
    Score: 77/100 — ~ 9.0 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.4625, -95.6045
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Major west-side creek arm. Fish timber, channel bends, shallow cover and transitions into deeper creek-channel water.
  4. Lake Conroe - Main Lake Hump
    geo: 30.3985,-95.5735
    Score: 77/100 — ~ 4.8 nm from launch
    Structures: channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.3985, -95.5735
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Offshore structure in the lower lake. Good candidate for summer and post-spawn bass holding near deeper water.
  5. Lake Conroe - Scotts Ridge
    geo: 30.4475,-95.6015
    Score: 73/100 — ~ 8.1 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.4475, -95.6015
    Recommended lures:
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Texas Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    North-central lake area with shoreline cover, timber and nearby channel structure.
  6. Lake Conroe - North Shore Timber Flat
    geo: 30.5265,-95.5965
    Score: 70/100 — ~ 12.5 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.5265, -95.5965
    Recommended lures:
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Texas Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Shallow timber flat in the upper half of the reservoir. Bass can feed and stage around isolated wood and nearby channel edges.
  7. Lake Conroe - FM 830 Timber Point
    geo: 30.511,-95.58
    Score: 66/100 — ~ 11.4 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.511, -95.58
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Timber-covered point near the FM 830 area. Bass can stage along timber edges and move toward channel water.
  8. Lake Conroe - Habitat Structure Area
    geo: 30.43,-95.575
    Score: 66/100 — ~ 6.6 nm from launch
    Structures: other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.43, -95.575
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Artificial fish habitat structure area. These attract prey species and can concentrate largemouth bass.
  9. Lake Conroe - FM 1097 Bridge Channel
    geo: 30.4395,-95.5925
    Score: 63/100 — ~ 7.5 nm from launch
    Structures: channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.4395, -95.5925
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Bridge and channel structure near FM 1097. Pilings, shade and channel depth changes can concentrate bass and baitfish.
  10. Lake Conroe - Cagle Point
    geo: 30.544,-95.5495
    Score: 63/100 — ~ 13.1 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.544, -95.5495
    Recommended lures:
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Main-lake point near Cagle Recreation Area. Target point drops, shoreline cover and nearby deeper water.
  11. Lake Conroe - Cagle Channel Edge
    geo: 30.537,-95.5555
    Score: 63/100 — ~ 12.8 nm from launch
    Structures: channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.537, -95.5555
    Recommended lures:
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Swimbait Jighead (Amazon)
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Channel-oriented structure near the Cagle area. Bass can use edges, timber and nearby flats as travel routes.
  12. Lake Conroe - FM 830 Channel
    geo: 30.5035,-95.573
    Score: 63/100 — ~ 10.9 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.5035, -95.573
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Channel and shoreline structure near the FM 830 access area. Target channel edges, timber and nearby points.
  13. Lake Conroe - Main Lake Ledge
    geo: 30.4105,-95.569
    Score: 59/100 — ~ 5.4 nm from launch
    Structures: channel, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.4105, -95.569
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Lower-lake ledge and channel transition. Fish depth breaks, hard structure and nearby points.
  14. Lake Conroe - Stubblefield Channel
    geo: 30.5855,-95.5935
    Score: 55/100 — ~ 15.9 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.5855, -95.5935
    Recommended lures:
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Texas Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Upper-lake channel and timber habitat near Stubblefield. Fish channel bends, flooded timber and shoreline cover.
  15. Running Creek Channel
    geo: 30.3259,-95.2909
    Score: 51/100 — ~ 12.6 nm from launch
    Structures: channel | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.3259, -95.2909
    Recommended lures:
    Scottsboro Swimbait (Amazon)
    Carolina Rig (Amazon)
    CrossEyeZ Football Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Deep summer bass
  16. Lake Conroe - Stubblefield Timber
    geo: 30.5925,-95.6015
    Score: 51/100 — ~ 16.4 nm from launch
    Structures: shoreline, channel, flats, other | Winds: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW | Species: bass | GPS: 30.5925, -95.6015
    Recommended lures:
    Roboworm Straight Tail (Amazon)
    Texas Rig (Amazon)
    Hack Attack Jig (Amazon)
    Notes:
    Upper-lake timber field near Stubblefield. Strong shallow-water bass cover with nearby creek-channel access.

🎒 Gear for This Tournament Gameplan

These lures cover every recommended presentation in today’s plan:

🌊 Tournament Day Conditions - Tide & Solunar Outlook

🌙 Solunar Activity
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💨 Wind Information:
Summary: NNE wind around 6 mph
Note: Light wind — more open water options
NWS: Mostly Clear

Click For Weather, Solunar Fishing And Tides Table

Location: 30.3254, -95.5339

Date: 2026-10-01 — Lines in: 06:00–14:00

Use these windows with the ranked spot rotation below. Best tournament starts usually happen where moving tide overlaps bait, structure, and a solunar major/minor period.

Target species: bass

Wind direction (auto): NE

Spot radius: 35.0 nm from tournament location.

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