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Bingham Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Mar 16, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Bingham Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Pre-spawn walleye actively staging near shallow spawning areas, most active during dawn/dusk due to low light penetration (2.3ft clarity) Fish moving between deeper staging areas and shallow feeding zones, responding to daily temperature changes	Shallow weed edges in 4-8 foot depth range where pre-spawn walleye stage Secondary points leading into spawning bays Transition areas between soft and hard bottom in 6-9 foot range	Trolling Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Lipless Crankbaits	Small baitfish concentrated near emerging weed growth Young of year perch in shallow flats Juvenile shad moving into warmer shallows	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Walleye are in spawn/post-spawn mode, moving between spawning areas and early-season feeding locations, most active during low light periods due to the turbid water conditions (0.7m secchi) Fish are utilizing shallow water areas (0-9 feet) due to warmer temperatures and limited light penetration, with increased feeding activity around dusk	Shallow rock or gravel areas near weed edges for spawning activity Weed edges in 4-8 foot depth range for post-spawn feeding Points and shallow bays with emerging weed growth	Trolling Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Lipless Crankbaits Blade Baits	Young-of-year perch gathering near emerging weed growth Minnows in shallow spawning areas Small baitfish along weed edges	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	48-62	Post-spawn walleye are actively feeding during low-light periods, particularly around dusk, to replenish energy Fish are holding along weed edges in shallow water, making feeding movements during prime periods	Weed bed edges in 5-9 feet of water Shallow flats adjacent to weed growth Protected bays with emerging vegetation	Trolling Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Young-of-year perch Minnows in shallow weed edges	Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-78	Walleye will be primarily active during dawn, dusk, and night periods due to the lake's low clarity (0.7m secchi). During midday, they'll seek slightly deeper edges of structure Fish will be relating strongly to weed edges and scattered patches, using them as ambush points and shade during bright conditions	Weed edges in 6-8 foot depth range, particularly where they meet slightly deeper water Scattered weed patches in the main lake basin where available Any available points or subtle breaks along the moderately regular shoreline	Trolling Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')	Young-of-year perch gathering in weed beds Smaller baitfish utilizing shallow weed cover Crayfish active in warmer water	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Bingham Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Walleye	48-62	Feeding activity increases as walleye bulk up for winter, with most active periods during dawn and dusk due to low water clarity (0.7m secchi) Fish are likely to school more heavily and follow baitfish movements in the shallow lake system With cooling water temperatures, walleye become more aggressive and may feed throughout the day in overcast conditions	Weed edges and dying weed beds in 4-8 foot range where baitfish congregate Any available hard bottom areas or subtle depth changes given the lake's uniform nature Shoreline points where wind concentrates baitfish in this shallow system	Trolling Shallow (0-9') Lipless Crankbaits Blade Baits	Young-of-year perch schooling in dying weed beds Shiners and small baitfish concentrated by cooling water Remaining crayfish in sparse weeds and hard bottom areas	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	34-39	Walleye will be relatively active during winter daylight hours due to the stained water conditions (0.7m secchi), as the reduced light penetration creates comfortable feeding conditions Fish will concentrate in the deeper basin areas of this shallow lake, though with an 8.65ft average depth, they'll likely use the entire water column	Deeper basins near weed edge transitions, particularly where bottom composition changes Secondary points leading into deeper water pockets Shallow flats adjacent to the deepest available water	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Blade Baits Ice Fishing Jigs	Small perch gathering in winter schools Juvenile panfish concentrated in deeper areas Remaining baitfish schools in deeper pockets	Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Walleye	34-39	Walleye will be concentrated in deeper basins during ice season, typically schooling near bottom structure Most active during dawn and dusk periods, with a strong early morning bite due to low light penetration through ice and snow	Main lake basins near weed edges, particularly in 6-8 foot range given lake's average depth Transition areas where shallow flats meet deeper water Points and inside turns where weeds persist through winter	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle jigging motions near bottom Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive flash to attract fish in low visibility Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set with live minnows at varying depths	Small perch and minnows congregating near remaining weed edges Bottom-dwelling prey like young of year fish and small invertebrates	Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Bingham Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Shallow weed edges in 4-8 foot depth range where pre-spawn walleye stage	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Shallow rock or gravel areas near weed edges for spawning activity	Weed edges in 4-8 foot depth range for post-spawn feeding
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Weed bed edges in 5-9 feet of water	Shallow flats adjacent to weed growth
Summer	Walleye	Weed edges in 6-8 foot depth range, particularly where they meet slightly deeper water	Scattered weed patches in the main lake basin where available
Fall	Walleye	Weed edges and dying weed beds in 4-8 foot range where baitfish congregate	Any available hard bottom areas or subtle depth changes given the lake's uniform nature
Winter	Walleye	Deeper basins near weed edge transitions, particularly where bottom composition changes	Secondary points leading into deeper water pockets
Ice	Walleye	Main lake basins near weed edges, particularly in 6-8 foot range given lake's average depth	Transition areas where shallow flats meet deeper water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Small baitfish concentrated near emerging weed growth	Young of year perch in shallow flats
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Young-of-year perch gathering near emerging weed growth	Minnows in shallow spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Young-of-year perch	Minnows in shallow weed edges
Summer	Walleye	Young-of-year perch gathering in weed beds	Smaller baitfish utilizing shallow weed cover
Fall	Walleye	Young-of-year perch schooling in dying weed beds	Shiners and small baitfish concentrated by cooling water
Winter	Walleye	Small perch gathering in winter schools	Juvenile panfish concentrated in deeper areas
Ice	Walleye	Small perch and minnows congregating near remaining weed edges	Bottom-dwelling prey like young of year fish and small invertebrates

Bait Colors by Season for Bingham Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Winter	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors Bold Striped Patterns

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