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Spirit Lake (8)

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 18, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Spirit Lake (8)

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	39-58	Fish transitioning from winter locations to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding but requiring slower presentations in cold water (39-58°F) Most active during periods of strong wind, relating to different depth ranges throughout the day, with aggressive feeding strikes on slow-moving baits	Rock piles and boulder fields in 8-15 foot depth range, especially near points like Big Stoney and Little Stoney Gravel transitions adjacent to deeper water, particularly on wind-blown points Protected rocky areas in 10 feet or less during warming trends	Football Jigs slow-dragged along bottom with occasional aggressive hops Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses, especially during windy conditions Ned Rigs crawled slowly on bottom in shallow zones	Perch - primary forage based on successful bait colors and presentations Crawfish - becoming active in rocky areas as water warms	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	54-60	Largemouth bass are actively staging for spawn, transitioning from deeper water to shallow spawning areas, particularly around reed edges and submerged vegetation in 3.5-10 feet of water Fish are showing increased aggression and feeding activity with water temperatures in the mid-50s to 60°F range, making multiple passes along potential spawning areas	Reed edges and pockets in 3-4 feet of water Submerged vegetation in 8-10 feet of water Rock piles adjacent to spawning flats	Wacky Rigs worked slowly along reed edges and through pockets Bladed Jigs with steady retrieve near vegetation edges Buzzbaits over submerged vegetation during active periods Shakey Heads with double hop retrieve in reeds	Bluegill congregating near spawning areas Young of year baitfish around vegetation edges	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-48	Pre-spawn walleyes staging near spawning areas, making short feeding movements to nearby flats Fish becoming more active with warming water, primarily feeding during low-light periods	Rock piles and boulder areas in 8-12 foot depth range Transition areas between rock structure and emerging weed growth Hard-bottom flats adjacent to spawning areas	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along rock transitions Blade Baits worked with slow, vertical presentations Lipless Crankbaits worked parallel to structure edges	Perch concentrating near rock structures Small baitfish gathering in warming shallows Leeches becoming more active in warming water	Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	45-65	Pre-spawn catfish are beginning to move from winter deep-water areas to warming shallow flats, following the temperature transition Feeding activity increases as water warms, with fish particularly active during warmer afternoon periods	Rocky areas and boulder fields in 8-15 foot depths that warm quickly Transition areas between deep wintering holes and shallow feeding flats Areas near emerging vegetation in protected coves where water warms first	Live Bait Rigs with slow, bottom-focused presentations Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') near structure during peak afternoon periods Carolina Rigs worked slowly along rocky transitions	Leeches emerging from winter dormancy Small bluegills in warming shallows Minnows congregating in warming areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	46-58	Smallmouth bass are actively spawning, with females on beds in 8-15 feet of water around rock piles and gravel transitions Fish are cruising in schools, particularly in pre-spawn areas, moving between staging and spawning locations Feeding activity is moderate, with fish being more focused on spawning behavior than aggressive feeding	Rock piles and gravel bars in 8-10 feet of water, especially in protected bays Boulder areas mixed with hydrilla and coontail in 10-15 foot depth Rock/sand transition areas near spawning flats	Ned Rigs worked slowly along rock/sand transitions Finesse Hair Jigs worked methodically around spawning beds Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved slowly near bottom	Bluegill around vegetation and rock structure Minnows in shallow spawning areas	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Bass are actively moving into spawning areas, particularly reed beds, with some fish already on beds Fish are transitioning between pre-spawn staging and actual spawning, with some still actively feeding while others focus on spawning activities	Reed beds, particularly the outer edges and pockets within Protected shallow bays with emergent vegetation Secondary points leading into spawning areas	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) - proven effective in recent reports for working reed edges and beds Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) - effective for covering water and locating active fish Wacky Rigs - excellent for targeting visible beds and hesitant spawning fish	Bluegill - primary forage confirmed by fishing reports Young of year perch - typical secondary forage in northern lakes during spring	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Walleye are in spawning mode, moving from deep wintering areas to shallow rocky areas and hard bottom structures Fish are primarily active during low-light periods (dawn/dusk) but may feed opportunistically throughout the day in stained water Post-spawn fish transition to nearby feeding areas in 8-12 foot ranges, particularly around weed edges and rock piles	Rocky points and boulder areas in 3-8 feet for spawning activity Mid-depth flats and breaks in 8-12 feet for post-spawn feeding Weed edges adjacent to spawning areas for transitional holding	Live Bait Rigs with leeches or minnows worked slowly along bottom structure Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with jigs tipped with minnows Blade Baits worked slowly through transitional areas	Perch - primary forage based on fishing reports Minnows gathering in spawning areas Leeches becoming active in warming waters	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	45-65	Pre-spawn catfish are transitioning from winter haunts to spawning areas, becoming more active with warming water temperatures and increasing daylight Fish are staging near spawning areas like rock piles and fallen timber, making frequent feeding movements during dawn and dusk periods	Rocky areas and boulder fields in 5-15 feet of water that warm quickly in spring sun Areas near docks with good sun exposure, especially those with rock or gravel bottoms Transitional areas between deep winter holes and shallow spawning grounds	Live Bait Rigs with slip sinkers for natural presentation in deeper staging areas Bobbers with suspended baits for fishing around structure and controlling depth Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') when fish are holding tight to structure	Leeches becoming more active in warming waters Bluegills moving shallow for their own spawn Small minnows congregating in warming shallows	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn smallmouth are actively feeding to recover energy, targeting perch and bluegill around transitional structure between spawning flats and summer haunts Fish are wind-oriented, using rock-weed transitions as ambush points and moving based on wind-driven forage patterns	Rock piles and boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 foot depth range Points with mixed rock and vegetation structure, especially wind-blown areas Hard bottom transitions near named structure points (Big Stoney, Little Stoney, Red Nose Points)	Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly along rock-weed transitions Tubes dragged and hopped through boulder fields Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved steadily along points and transition areas	Perch schooling around rock-weed transitions Bluegill moving into post-spawn areas Small crayfish emerging in rocky areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn bass transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish moving between shallow vegetation and nearby deeper water, especially during changing light conditions	Outside edges of reed lines adjacent to slightly deeper water Docks near spawning flats with access to deeper water Submerged vegetation edges in 6-12 foot depth range	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges and through gaps Texas Rigs (Worming) along transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water Swim Jigs around reed lines and dock posts	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation edges Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge Crawfish active in warming shallows	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	52-62	Post-spawn walleye transitioning to feeding locations near rock piles and mid-depth flats, actively feeding during daylight hours Fish holding in 12 foot depth range, relating to hard bottom structure and responding well to live bait presentations	Rock piles in 10-14 feet of water Mid-depth flats adjacent to spawning areas Weed edges developing in 8-12 foot range	Bobbers with live bait presentations in 12 foot depth Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along rock structure Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with jigs tipped with live bait	Perch Leeches Small baitfish relating to emerging weed growth	Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	45-65	Post-spawn catfish are becoming more active and beginning to establish regular feeding patterns, particularly during dawn and dusk periods Fish are transitioning from deeper wintering areas to shallower feeding zones, especially around structure and forage-rich areas	Rocky areas and boulder piles in 8-15 foot depth range where water is warming fastest Dock areas with deeper water access, especially those near vegetated zones Emerging weed edges near shore where forage is congregating	Live Bait Rigs with slip sinkers for controlled bottom presentation Bobbers in shallower areas, especially near docks and vegetation Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around structure during prime feeding periods	Bluegills gathering in warming shallows Leeches becoming more active in warming waters Minnows schooling around emerging vegetation	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	68-78	Smallmouth bass are actively feeding but becoming more selective due to summer algae blooms affecting visibility Fish are holding on mid-depth structure (10-12 feet) near boulder areas, moving between feeding zones based on wind and light conditions	Rock piles and boulder fields in 10-12 feet of water Points with mixed rock and vegetation in 8-15 feet Transition areas between rock structure and deeper water	Drop Shot with finesse presentations in clear pockets around boulders Ned Rigs worked slowly along rock transitions Tubes dragged through boulder fields	Perch relating to rock structure Bluegill in vegetation mixed with rocks	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-82	Largemouth bass are primarily relating to defined weed edges and submerged vegetation, establishing summer feeding zones in 6-12 foot depths During early morning and evening, bass move shallower into 3-5 feet to actively feed around vegetation edges Fish become more structure-oriented during midday, holding tight to dock edges and deeper vegetation	Outside weed edges where submergent vegetation meets deeper water Dock areas with adjacent vegetation Deep weed points extending into main lake areas	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around thick vegetation and dock posts Swim Jigs along weed edges during morning/evening periods Shakey Heads worked slowly near deeper dock edges during midday	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation edges Young-of-year baitfish schooling near vegetation Crayfish active near dock pilings and vegetation roots	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-78	Walleye are moving deeper during daylight hours due to summer heat and algae blooms, becoming more active during low-light periods Fish are relating strongly to weed edges and rock piles in 8-12 foot ranges, particularly during dawn and dusk feeding periods	Weed edges adjacent to rock piles in 8-12 foot depth range Deep rock piles extending from main lake points Submerged vegetation edges near mid-lake flats	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weed edges and break lines Live Bait Rigs with leeches or nightcrawlers near rock piles Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') on deep structure during midday	Perch Young-of-year baitfish in weed edges	Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Catfish	68-85	Actively feeding during low-light periods around docks and other structure, with increased activity during murky conditions from summer algae blooms Establishing feeding zones in areas with good forage base, particularly around vegetated areas with bluegill and minnow populations	Dock areas with deep water access, especially those near vegetated zones Rock piles and boulder fields that provide ambush points Edges of submerged vegetation where forage fish concentrate	Bobbers with live bait, particularly effective with leeches as supported by recent reports Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along structure edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around dock posts and vegetation	Leeches, as evidenced by recent successful fishing reports Bluegills congregating around docks and vegetation Minnows present throughout the lake system	Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Spirit Lake (8)

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	53-67	Actively feeding to build reserves for winter, showing aggressive behavior around boulders and weed edges in 8-12 foot depths Fish are schooling and roaming between structure elements, requiring multiple casts to trigger bites Responding strongly to wind-driven patterns, concentrating on wind-exposed structure	Deep boulder fields in 8-12 foot range with scattered vegetation Outside edges of weed lines where vegetation transitions to hard bottom Wind-exposed points with rock and gravel transitions	Drop Shot with finesse presentations for pressured fish Deep diving crankbaits (DT-10) around boulder fields Hard Jerkbaits worked along grass edges Ned rig or Texas-rigged Bandito Bug dragged through sparse weeds	Perch - primary forage as evidenced by successful bait patterns Bluegill - particularly around boulder and vegetation areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	66-69	Bass actively feeding under and around docks, particularly during daytime hours, targeting bluegill and other forage fish from ambush positions Fish showing preference for shaded areas, utilizing dock structures as primary holding areas with aggressive feeding behavior when presented with appropriate baits	Productive dock areas, especially those with deeper water access Dock edges where shade lines create ambush points Protected dock areas in calmer water	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting dock posts and shade lines Wacky Rigs worked in calmer areas around docks Drop Shot for more finesse presentation when fish are less aggressive	Bluegill concentrating around dock structures Various sunfish species utilizing dock shade	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Walleye	48-62	Walleye are aggressively feeding to build up reserves for winter, primarily during dawn and dusk periods Fish are following baitfish schools, particularly perch, and relating strongly to structure in 8-12 foot ranges	Rock piles and boulder areas in 8-12 foot depth range Weed edges adjacent to deeper water Mid-depth flats with scattered structure	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') Blade Baits	Yellow Perch Young-of-year baitfish	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Catfish	52-68	Catfish begin transitioning to deeper water as temperatures cool, feeding heavily to build reserves for winter More active during daylight hours compared to summer, with peak feeding during afternoon when water temperatures are highest	Deep rock piles and boulder fields near drop-offs Deep holes adjacent to shallow feeding flats Protected coves with submerged vegetation	Live Bait Rigs with larger offerings worked slowly along bottom Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) near structure Carolina Rigs dragged through transitional areas	Bluegill concentrating in deeper vegetation Schools of yellow perch Bottom-dwelling prey like leeches and crawfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	38-45	Walleye suspend near deep structure, typically in 18-25 foot ranges, following schools of perch and other baitfish Most active during low-light periods, with brief feeding windows during midday near bottom structure	Deep rock piles and boulder fields in 18-25 foot ranges Steep breaks adjacent to mid-depth flats where perch congregate Deep weed edges where vegetation is still green and holding baitfish	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits Spoons	Perch Small baitfish utilizing remaining green vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Catfish	38-45	Catfish become less active but still feed during warmer periods, concentrating in deeper holes and channel edges where temperatures are more stable Feeding windows are shorter and typically occur during the warmest parts of the day, with fish staying close to the bottom	Deep holes and channel edges adjacent to rock piles, especially those 15-25 feet deep Areas where creek channels meet main lake basins Deep water areas near dock clusters that provide overhead cover	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Live Bait Rigs Structure Jigs	Winter-stressed or dying baitfish Bluegills holding in deep water Bottom-dwelling invertebrates	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Ice	Walleye	33-38	Walleye concentrate in predictable mid-depth flats and breaks (8-12 feet) during ice season, particularly near rock piles and weed edges Most active during dawn and dusk periods, with a strong tendency to follow perch schools during daylight hours	Rock piles and boulder areas in 8-12 foot depth range Edges of weed beds adjacent to deeper water Mid-depth flats with scattered structure	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with live bait near bottom Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging action Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set with large minnows	Perch Smaller baitfish relating to weed edges	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Spirit Lake (8)

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rock piles and boulder fields in 8-15 foot depth range, especially near points like Big Stoney and Little Stoney	Gravel transitions adjacent to deeper water, particularly on wind-blown points
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Reed edges and pockets in 3-4 feet of water	Submerged vegetation in 8-10 feet of water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Rock piles and boulder areas in 8-12 foot depth range	Transition areas between rock structure and emerging weed growth
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Rocky areas and boulder fields in 8-15 foot depths that warm quickly	Transition areas between deep wintering holes and shallow feeding flats
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rock piles and gravel bars in 8-10 feet of water, especially in protected bays	Boulder areas mixed with hydrilla and coontail in 10-15 foot depth
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Reed beds, particularly the outer edges and pockets within	Protected shallow bays with emergent vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and boulder areas in 3-8 feet for spawning activity	Mid-depth flats and breaks in 8-12 feet for post-spawn feeding
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Rocky areas and boulder fields in 5-15 feet of water that warm quickly in spring sun	Areas near docks with good sun exposure, especially those with rock or gravel bottoms
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rock piles and boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15 foot depth range	Points with mixed rock and vegetation structure, especially wind-blown areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Outside edges of reed lines adjacent to slightly deeper water	Docks near spawning flats with access to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Rock piles in 10-14 feet of water	Mid-depth flats adjacent to spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Rocky areas and boulder piles in 8-15 foot depth range where water is warming fastest	Dock areas with deeper water access, especially those near vegetated zones
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Rock piles and boulder fields in 10-12 feet of water	Points with mixed rock and vegetation in 8-15 feet
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Outside weed edges where submergent vegetation meets deeper water	Dock areas with adjacent vegetation
Summer	Walleye	Weed edges adjacent to rock piles in 8-12 foot depth range	Deep rock piles extending from main lake points
Summer	Catfish	Dock areas with deep water access, especially those near vegetated zones	Rock piles and boulder fields that provide ambush points
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Deep boulder fields in 8-12 foot range with scattered vegetation	Outside edges of weed lines where vegetation transitions to hard bottom
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Productive dock areas, especially those with deeper water access	Dock edges where shade lines create ambush points
Fall	Walleye	Rock piles and boulder areas in 8-12 foot depth range	Weed edges adjacent to deeper water
Fall	Catfish	Deep rock piles and boulder fields near drop-offs	Deep holes adjacent to shallow feeding flats
Winter	Walleye	Deep rock piles and boulder fields in 18-25 foot ranges	Steep breaks adjacent to mid-depth flats where perch congregate
Winter	Catfish	Deep holes and channel edges adjacent to rock piles, especially those 15-25 feet deep	Areas where creek channels meet main lake basins
Ice	Walleye	Rock piles and boulder areas in 8-12 foot depth range	Edges of weed beds adjacent to deeper water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch - primary forage based on successful bait colors and presentations	Crawfish - becoming active in rocky areas as water warms
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill congregating near spawning areas	Young of year baitfish around vegetation edges
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Perch concentrating near rock structures	Small baitfish gathering in warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Leeches emerging from winter dormancy	Small bluegills in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Bluegill around vegetation and rock structure	Minnows in shallow spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage confirmed by fishing reports	Young of year perch - typical secondary forage in northern lakes during spring
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Perch - primary forage based on fishing reports	Minnows gathering in spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Leeches becoming more active in warming waters	Bluegills moving shallow for their own spawn
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch schooling around rock-weed transitions	Bluegill moving into post-spawn areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation edges	Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Perch	Leeches
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Bluegills gathering in warming shallows	Leeches becoming more active in warming waters
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Perch relating to rock structure	Bluegill in vegetation mixed with rocks
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around vegetation edges	Young-of-year baitfish schooling near vegetation
Summer	Walleye	Perch	Young-of-year baitfish in weed edges
Summer	Catfish	Leeches, as evidenced by recent successful fishing reports	Bluegills congregating around docks and vegetation
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Perch - primary forage as evidenced by successful bait patterns	Bluegill - particularly around boulder and vegetation areas
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around dock structures	Various sunfish species utilizing dock shade
Fall	Walleye	Yellow Perch	Young-of-year baitfish
Fall	Catfish	Bluegill concentrating in deeper vegetation	Schools of yellow perch
Winter	Walleye	Perch	Small baitfish utilizing remaining green vegetation
Winter	Catfish	Winter-stressed or dying baitfish	Bluegills holding in deep water
Ice	Walleye	Perch	Smaller baitfish relating to weed edges

Bait Colors by Season for Spirit Lake (8)

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Walleye	Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Catfish	Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Walleye	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Winter	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Ice	Walleye	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors