How to Fish Boyd Lake: Best Patterns & Techniques

Boyd Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 22, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Boyd Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Aggressive pre-spawn feeding along rock transitions and shallow cover, with fish staging near deeper water access Bass are making initial movements toward spawning areas but still relating to transitional structure between winter and spawning locations	Rip rap banks with access to deeper water Secondary points with rock or gravel substrate Channel swing banks near spawning pockets	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked slowly along rock transitions Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses near structure Bladed Jigs worked around shallow cover	Shad concentrating near rocky areas Crawfish becoming active on rocky structures	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	47-56	Pre-spawn walleyes staging near rocky structure and channel swing banks, making feeding movements at dawn/dusk Fish transitioning between deeper wintering areas and shallow spawning locations, following defined migration routes	Rock piles and rip rap areas in transition zones Channel swing banks adjacent to spawning areas Deep water staging areas near spawning structure	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom transitions Live Bait Rigs with minnows near rocky structure Lipless Crankbaits worked through staging areas	Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas Small baitfish relating to rocky structure Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows	Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Pre-spawn smallmouth are transitioning from winter deep water to staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish become more active during stable weather patterns, particularly on overcast days, moving shallower as water temperatures rise	Rocky points and transition areas adjacent to deeper wintering areas Riprap areas near dams that warm up quickly Secondary points with mixed rock and gravel in 7-12 foot range	Blade Baits worked slowly along depth transitions Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') with stop-and-go retrieve Tubes dragged slowly across rocky structure	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Shad schools in transition areas Small baitfish relating to rocky structure	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	47-58	Crappie are transitioning from deep winter haunts (20-30ft) to pre-spawn staging areas (5-20ft), following the creek channel and relating to structure Fish are becoming more active and feeding more aggressively as water temperatures rise, with peak activity during morning and evening hours	Marina dock areas where crappie stage near vertical cover in 5-20ft depths Submerged brush piles along the deep creek channel Secondary points and coves where fish stage before moving shallow	Crappie Spider Rigging Crappie Dock Shooting Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)	Shad schools suspending at similar depths as crappie Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish near brush piles	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Fish are actively moving into spawning areas, holding tight to cover in 3-5 feet of water along weedlines and structure Aggressive feeding behavior during pre-spawn, with willingness to chase moving baits in overcast conditions Fish positioning close to spawning flats but relating to adjacent cover for quick access to deeper water	Shallow grass edges and weedlines in 3-5 feet of water Rocky banks with 45-degree slopes near spawning flats Brush piles and laydowns in protected shallow areas	Bladed Jigs with medium-speed retrieve along weedlines Shallow Diving Crankbaits worked near rock and wood transitions Swim Jigs paralleling shoreline structure	Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows Bluegill moving into spawning areas Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation	Natural Craw Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	47-56	Walleye congregating on rocky structure and rip rap areas for spawning activity Fish moving between staging areas and spawning sites, particularly active during dawn and dusk Post-spawn fish transitioning to channel swing banks and points to recuperate and feed	Rock piles and rip rap areas in shallow to moderate depths Channel swing banks adjacent to spawning areas Main lake points with good rock structure	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom near spawning areas Live Bait Rigs with minnows near staging areas Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around rock structure	Shad schools concentrated in pre-spawn areas Small baitfish relating to rocky structure Crawfish becoming active in warming waters	Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	52-65	Pre-spawn to spawning transition, with fish moving from deeper staging areas to shallower spawning zones Active feeding periods during warming trends, particularly targeting shad and crawfish near rocky structures Males beginning to establish and guard nesting sites in protected areas with suitable bottom composition	Rocky points and riprap areas near the dam, especially in 7-12 foot depth range Protected coves with gravel or rock bottom substrate for spawning Transition areas between shallow spawning flats and deeper staging locations	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along rocky structure Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water and locating active fish Tubes or Ned Rigs for more finesse approach during tough conditions	Shad schools moving into shallower areas Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas as water warms	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	45-55	Crappie are in pre-spawn transition, suspending at mid-depths (5-20ft) over deeper water, showing increased feeding activity as they stage near spawning areas Fish are actively responding to aggressive presentations with quick strikes on the fall, suggesting a competitive feeding pattern	Marina dock slips with 30ft depths, particularly areas with vertical posts providing cover Transition areas between deep creek channels and spawning coves Brush piles and submerged vegetation in 15-25ft of water	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with aggressive lift-and-drop presentation Spoons worked with sharp rips and brief 1-3 second pauses Crappie Dock Shooting targeting shaded areas under marina structures	Shad schools suspended in mid-water column Young-of-year baitfish gathering around dock structures	Metallic Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding to recover energy, splitting time between shallow cover and nearby deeper structure Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, utilizing submerged vegetation and brush piles as primary cover	Submerged vegetation edges near spawning flats Brush piles in 8-15 foot depth range Rock and riprap areas adjacent to spawning pockets	Bladed Jigs worked through vegetation Football Jigs worked around brush piles and rock Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for heavy cover	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallows Crawfish active in rocky areas Shad schools starting to group up	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	52-62	Post-spawn walleye are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer feeding patterns, actively feeding during dawn/dusk periods near rocky structure and channel edges Fish are suspending near bait schools during the day and moving shallow to feed during low light conditions	Rocky points and rip rap areas adjacent to deeper water Channel swing banks with access to deeper water Submerged brush piles near primary channel edges	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with minnows or soft plastics along channel edges Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along rocky points Live Bait Rigs slow-trolled near brush piles and channel breaks	Shad schools concentrating near channel edges and structure Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge in shallow areas	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn smallmouth are actively feeding to recover energy, particularly around mid-depth structure zones (7-12 feet) with proximity to deeper water Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to summer haunts, often utilizing rock piles and man-made structures as staging areas	Rock piles and rip rap in 7-12 foot depth range, especially near deeper water access Dock areas with good depth and proximity to spawning flats Main lake points with mixed rock and gravel composition	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') Drop Shot Tubes Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Shad schools moving along depth breaks Crawfish emerging from rocky areas Small perch in and around dock areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Post-spawn crappie are transitioning to deeper summer patterns, suspending near vertical cover and actively feeding to recover energy Fish are schooling and relating to deep structure edges, showing preference for shaded areas during daylight hours	Marina dock areas with 5-20ft depths, especially shaded portions Brush piles and submerged vegetation near creek channel edges Deeper points and structure transitions near spawning flats	Crappie Dock Shooting Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad schools suspending near structure Small bluegill and juvenile fish around vegetation Emerging insects near brush piles	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-85	Fish are establishing summer patterns with both shallow and deep water activity, showing preference for shade and cover during bright conditions Active feeding periods near vegetation and structure, with movement to deeper rock areas during midday	Submerged vegetation and lily pad mats, especially on points with wave action Large rock areas in 10-foot depth range Channel swing banks with flooded brush Docks providing shade and ambush points	Swim Jigs around sparse submerged vegetation Football Jigs on rocky areas Frogs/Toads over matted vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in flooded brush	Shad schooling in and around vegetation Crawfish active on rocky areas Bluegill in shallow cover and around docks	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Walleye	68-82	Walleye are suspending near shad schools in deeper water during daylight hours, moving shallower to feed during dawn/dusk periods Fish are utilizing channel swing banks and deep structure as primary holding areas, making feeding movements along these routes	Deep main lake structure near channel swings where suspended bait schools concentrate Submerged brush piles and vegetation edges in 15-25 foot depth range Rocky points and rip rap areas during low light periods	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with crankbaits along channel edges Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) near suspended bait schools Live Bait Rigs worked slowly through brush pile areas	Shad schools suspending in deeper water Smaller baitfish relating to brush piles and vegetation	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	68-82	Fish are holding on offshore structure during summer heat, actively feeding during early morning and evening periods Moving between deep rock piles (15-25ft) and adjacent points during feeding periods, seeking cooler water during midday	Deep rock piles and boulder fields in 15-25 foot range Main lake points with quick access to deep water Shaded dock areas with deep water access	Drop Shot worked methodically around deep structure Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) along rocky points during feeding periods Football Jigs dragged through rocky areas	Shad schooling in deeper water Crawfish in rocky areas Small sunfish around dock structures	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Crappie	72-85	Crappie will be suspending near thermocline depths (15-25ft) around structure during daylight hours, moving shallower to feed during dawn/dusk Schools will concentrate around marina docks, brush piles, and submerged vegetation edges where shad gather	Marina dock complexes with deep water access (20-30ft) Submerged brush piles near creek channel edges Outer edges of vegetation in 12-18ft of water	Crappie Dock Shooting Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad schools concentrated around structure Small sunfish near vegetation edges	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Boyd Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Largemouth bass are actively feeding to build fat reserves for winter, with increased activity during warmer parts of the day Fish are relating to both shallow grass and rock flats with nearby deep water access, showing transitional fall patterns	Rock flats in 2-5 ft depth with adjacent deep water channels Shallow grass areas, especially on wind-blown banks Channel swing banks with good structure	Swim Jigs worked slowly along rock flats and through grass Buzzbaits over shallow grass during warmer periods Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) with underspin for covering water	Shad (primary forage based on recent reports) Bluegill (secondary forage mentioned in lake profile)	Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Walleye	52-65	Walleye are actively feeding on shad schools, following baitfish migrations to deeper main lake structures Fish are becoming more aggressive in cooling waters, with peak activity during dawn and dusk periods	Channel swing banks with adjacent deep water access Main lake rock piles and rip rap areas Deep water areas near submerged vegetation edges	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along channel edges and near bait schools Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended bait schools Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) targeting rock structure and channel swings	Shad schools concentrating in deeper water Smaller baitfish relating to submerged vegetation	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding on shad and crawfish while following baitfish schools to deeper structure as water cools Transitioning from summer patterns to fall feeding patterns, becoming more aggressive as they bulk up for winter Moving between mid-depth and deep structure throughout the day, particularly active during overcast conditions	Deep rock piles and rip rap in 15-25 foot range Main lake points with access to deep water Deep dock structures near channel swings	Drop Shot worked slowly along deep structure Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') parallel to deep structure breaks Blade Baits worked vertically through bait schools	Shad schools moving to deeper water Crawfish still active on rocky structure Small baitfish relating to dock structures	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Crappie	52-65	Crappie are transitioning to deeper water, following shad schools and concentrating near the old creek channel and deeper structure as water temperatures cool Feeding activity increases during this seasonal transition, with fish actively schooling and pursuing bait in the water column Fish are likely to suspend at varying depths, typically 15-25 feet, adjusting their position based on shad movement and light conditions	Deep brush piles and submerged timber along the old creek channel in 20-30 foot depth range Marina dock structures, especially on the deeper outer edges Points and channel bends where deep water meets structure	Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)	Shad schools congregating in deeper water Small sunfish around brush and structure Young-of-year baitfish moving to deeper water	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	42-52	Fish are concentrated in deeper water near creek channels and main lake structure, moving less and feeding opportunistically on larger, slower-moving forage Bass tend to school more tightly in winter, following baitfish schools and utilizing deep structure as refuge points	Channel swing banks with deep water access and nearby brush piles Deep water structure near main lake points Deep water transitions near shallow flats that warm quickly on sunny days	Blade Baits worked vertically along channel edges and structure Football Jigs dragged slowly along deep structure and channel banks Shakey Heads fished slowly on deep structure and near brush piles	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water Crawfish emerging occasionally from rocky structure on warmer days	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Winter	Walleye	38-45	Walleye are suspending near large schools of shad in deep water areas, particularly along channel edges and deep structure Fish are most active during low-light periods, moving shallower to feed along rock piles and rip rap during dawn/dusk	Deep channel swing banks with adjacent structure in 20-30 foot range Main lake rock piles and rip rap areas near deep water access Submerged brush piles along deep water breaks	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) with blade baits and spoons near suspended bait schools Damiki Rig worked slowly around suspended fish marked on electronics Trolling Deep (20'+) along channel edges with deep diving crankbaits	Shad schools concentrated in deep water Small panfish relating to brush piles and rock structure	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	38-45	Smallmouth bass are concentrating near deep structure, particularly in 15-30 foot zones, making periodic movements to slightly shallower areas during prime feeding windows Fish are typically schooling more tightly in winter, often relating to vertical structure and following shad movements Feeding activity is reduced but more pronounced during stable weather patterns and slight warming trends	Deep rock piles and points adjacent to river channel bends in 15-30 foot range Deep water near dam structures, especially where rip rap meets deeper water Deeper dock areas with access to channel swings	Blade Baits worked vertically with subtle lifts and drops near structure Drop Shot with small profile baits, worked slowly with extended pauses Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) focusing on suspended fish near structure Football Jigs dragged slowly along bottom structure	Schooling shad in deeper water Deep water crawfish in rock structure Small baitfish relating to deep structure	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Metallic Colors
Winter	Crappie	38-45	Crappie are schooling tightly in deeper water, typically suspended near the old creek channel and marina areas at 20-30 foot depths Feeding activity is more concentrated during low-light periods, with fish becoming more active when barometric pressure is stable	Deep creek channel bends with adjacent structure Marina dock areas with deep water access Deeper brush piles in 20-30 foot range	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Damiki Rig Ice Fishing Jigs	Suspended schools of shad in deeper water Small sunfish around dock structures	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Boyd Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Rip rap banks with access to deeper water	Secondary points with rock or gravel substrate
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Rock piles and rip rap areas in transition zones	Channel swing banks adjacent to spawning areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rocky points and transition areas adjacent to deeper wintering areas	Riprap areas near dams that warm up quickly
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Marina dock areas where crappie stage near vertical cover in 5-20ft depths	Submerged brush piles along the deep creek channel
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow grass edges and weedlines in 3-5 feet of water	Rocky banks with 45-degree slopes near spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rock piles and rip rap areas in shallow to moderate depths	Channel swing banks adjacent to spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rocky points and riprap areas near the dam, especially in 7-12 foot depth range	Protected coves with gravel or rock bottom substrate for spawning
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Marina dock slips with 30ft depths, particularly areas with vertical posts providing cover	Transition areas between deep creek channels and spawning coves
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation edges near spawning flats	Brush piles in 8-15 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and rip rap areas adjacent to deeper water	Channel swing banks with access to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rock piles and rip rap in 7-12 foot depth range, especially near deeper water access	Dock areas with good depth and proximity to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Marina dock areas with 5-20ft depths, especially shaded portions	Brush piles and submerged vegetation near creek channel edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation and lily pad mats, especially on points with wave action	Large rock areas in 10-foot depth range
Summer	Walleye	Deep main lake structure near channel swings where suspended bait schools concentrate	Submerged brush piles and vegetation edges in 15-25 foot depth range
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Deep rock piles and boulder fields in 15-25 foot range	Main lake points with quick access to deep water
Summer	Crappie	Marina dock complexes with deep water access (20-30ft)	Submerged brush piles near creek channel edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Rock flats in 2-5 ft depth with adjacent deep water channels	Shallow grass areas, especially on wind-blown banks
Fall	Walleye	Channel swing banks with adjacent deep water access	Main lake rock piles and rip rap areas
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Deep rock piles and rip rap in 15-25 foot range	Main lake points with access to deep water
Fall	Crappie	Deep brush piles and submerged timber along the old creek channel in 20-30 foot depth range	Marina dock structures, especially on the deeper outer edges
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Channel swing banks with deep water access and nearby brush piles	Deep water structure near main lake points
Winter	Walleye	Deep channel swing banks with adjacent structure in 20-30 foot range	Main lake rock piles and rip rap areas near deep water access
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Deep rock piles and points adjacent to river channel bends in 15-30 foot range	Deep water near dam structures, especially where rip rap meets deeper water
Winter	Crappie	Deep creek channel bends with adjacent structure	Marina dock areas with deep water access

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad concentrating near rocky areas	Crawfish becoming active on rocky structures
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas	Small baitfish relating to rocky structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Shad schools in transition areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schools suspending at similar depths as crappie	Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish near brush piles
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows	Bluegill moving into spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Shad schools concentrated in pre-spawn areas	Small baitfish relating to rocky structure
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools moving into shallower areas	Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas as water warms
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schools suspended in mid-water column	Young-of-year baitfish gathering around dock structures
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallows	Crawfish active in rocky areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Shad schools concentrating near channel edges and structure	Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge in shallow areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools moving along depth breaks	Crawfish emerging from rocky areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schools suspending near structure	Small bluegill and juvenile fish around vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad schooling in and around vegetation	Crawfish active on rocky areas
Summer	Walleye	Shad schools suspending in deeper water	Smaller baitfish relating to brush piles and vegetation
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schooling in deeper water	Crawfish in rocky areas
Summer	Crappie	Shad schools concentrated around structure	Small sunfish near vegetation edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad (primary forage based on recent reports)	Bluegill (secondary forage mentioned in lake profile)
Fall	Walleye	Shad schools concentrating in deeper water	Smaller baitfish relating to submerged vegetation
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools moving to deeper water	Crawfish still active on rocky structure
Fall	Crappie	Shad schools congregating in deeper water	Small sunfish around brush and structure
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water	Crawfish emerging occasionally from rocky structure on warmer days
Winter	Walleye	Shad schools concentrated in deep water	Small panfish relating to brush piles and rock structure
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Schooling shad in deeper water	Deep water crawfish in rock structure
Winter	Crappie	Suspended schools of shad in deeper water	Small sunfish around dock structures

Bait Colors by Season for Boyd Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Metallic Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Walleye	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Walleye	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Winter	Walleye	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Metallic Colors
Winter	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors