Sun Tracker Fishing Pontoon w/75HP, on Lake Istokpoga

Our 2020 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy (max capacity up to 5 people and no more than 1200 pounds with persons, coolers and equipment ) DLX18 Fishing Pontoon is perfect for a day of fishing on Lake Istokpoga. Trolling Motor, live well, sun canopy. Fish for Trophy Largemouth Bass, Crappie-a-plenty, Bluegill or Catfish on beautiful Lake Istokpoga. Istokpoga is known for some of the best fishing around, birdwatching, beautiful sunsets, sunrises or simply exploring and cruising the beautiful lake. Istokpoga is approx 27,000 acres of nature and is a natural habitat and home for many wild animals and creatures, including fish, birds, alligators, etc. This Bass Buggy will accommodate up to 5 people weighing, at most, 1200 lbs combined with persons, supplies, and equipment.

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Transportation – Delivery on Lake Istokpoga to public ramps or privately owned docks. (Per Booking) – $75

Crappie Fishing on Lake Istokpoga

Crappie, especially black crappie ("specks"), are plentiful on Lake Istokpoga. Target them in the cooler months (November to March) when they school in deeper water. Drift fishing with live minnows on spider rigs or jigging with soft plastics near submerged vegetation, ledges, or brush piles is effective. Early morning and late afternoon bites are best. During spawning season, move to shallower waters near bulrushes and lily pads.

Bass Fishing Tactics

Lake Istokpoga is renowned for trophy largemouth bass. Focus on the edges of grass flats, hydrilla beds, and cattails early in the morning with topwater lures like frogs or buzzbaits. As the sun rises, switch to soft plastics—Senko-style worms, creature baits, or flipping jigs—pitched into heavy cover. During cooler months, crankbaits and jerkbaits around deeper drop-offs and submerged structure can produce big bites.

Catfish Tips

For catfish, drift or anchor in deeper channels and around the mouths of creeks. Use stink baits, chicken liver, or cut bait fished on the bottom with a simple slip sinker rig. Catfish are most active around dusk and at night, especially during warmer months. Target muddy bottoms and areas with slow-moving current.