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Boyer Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 26, 2025

Table of Contents

Spring Fishing Patterns on Boyer Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Staging in pre-spawn areas, moving from winter depths to shallower spawning flats Actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning More aggressive during warming trends, particularly in afternoons	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-6 feet Secondary points leading into spawning bays Shallow wood cover and laydowns on the north shore receiving most sun	Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses Lipless Crankbaits over emerging vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover	Yellow Perch concentrating in pre-spawn areas Emerging crawfish becoming active in warming shallows	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-52	Pre-spawn pike actively feeding to build energy reserves, making frequent moves between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning locations Fish become more aggressive as water temperatures rise, particularly during warmer afternoons Pike following perch schools into emerging vegetation zones for feeding opportunities	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water, especially on north side where water warms first Transitions between deep and shallow water near spawning areas (6-8 foot depth) Protected coves and areas with early-growing vegetation	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through emerging vegetation Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses near transition areas Spinnerbaits retrieved steadily in shallow warming bays	Perch concentrated in emerging weed growth Small pike and other baitfish moving shallow Juvenile panfish in warming bays	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Pre-spawn walleyes staging near shallow spawning areas, making periodic movements between deeper staging and shallow areas Feeding activity increases as water warms, with fish particularly active during low-light periods	Rocky points and shallow gravel areas adjacent to deeper water Protected bays with firm bottom composition Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper staging areas	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom transitions Live Bait Rigs with minnows near staging areas Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with slow lifts and drops	Small Yellow Perch Minnow species congregating in warming shallows	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Largemouth bass are moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly in protected coves and bays where they'll create and guard nests Males will be more aggressive protecting nests, while females will stage in slightly deeper water adjacent to spawning flats	Protected shallow bays and coves with firm bottom, particularly those with emergent vegetation Secondary points leading into spawning bays Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water staging areas	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) Wacky Rigs Soft Jerkbaits	Perch Bluegill Emerging vegetation	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-52	Northern Pike are in shallow, weedy bays and backwater areas for spawning, typically moving into these areas as soon as ice melts Post-spawn fish remain shallow but transition to active feeding, using newly emerging weed growth as ambush points	Shallow, weedy bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water Transitions between shallow flats and slightly deeper water around 6-8 feet Protected shoreline areas with developing weed growth	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through shallow areas Spinnerbaits retrieved steadily just above emerging vegetation Live Bait Rigs positioned near spawning areas	Perch congregating in shallow, weedy areas Small panfish in warming shallows	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Male walleyes move to spawning areas first, staging on transitions near spawning sites Female walleyes stage slightly deeper, moving shallow during peak spawn periods Fish become more active during low-light periods, especially during pre-spawn	Rocky points and gravel areas in 2-6 foot depth range Transitional areas between spawning sites and deeper water Protected bays with firm bottom composition	Live Bait Rigs Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Blade Baits	Small perch Minnows	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn largemouth bass are beginning to recover energy and establishing summer patterns, actively feeding in shallower areas near spawning flats Fish are utilizing submerged vegetation edges as primary holding areas, particularly in the 6-8 foot depth range where weed growth is confirmed	Weed edges and points in 6-8 foot depth range, especially where they intersect with shoreline points Secondary points and coves with emerging vegetation, particularly on the windward side Shallow flats adjacent to spawning areas with early-season vegetation growth	Soft Jerkbaits worked with subtle twitches parallel to weed edges Texas Rigs (Worming) through scattered vegetation Swim Jigs around emerging vegetation Spinnerbaits on windy shorelines	Perch, particularly around vegetation edges Young of the year baitfish beginning to emerge Juvenile bluegill in shallow vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	52-65	Post-spawn pike are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting perch in and around emerging weed growth Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer feeding zones, following baitfish movements	Emerging weed edges in 6-8 foot depth range where vegetation meets clearer water Secondary points and bays with developing vegetation Shallow flats adjacent to spawning areas where pike stage during transition	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) Spinnerbaits Hard Jerkbaits Inline Spinners	Perch congregating around emerging weed growth Various minnow species moving into warming shallows	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	48-62	Post-spawn walleye transitioning from spawning areas to early-summer feeding locations, actively feeding during dawn/dusk and overcast conditions Fish relating heavily to emerging weed growth and structure, utilizing ambush points in relatively shallow water due to turbid conditions	Shallow rock or gravel points adjacent to spawning areas in 4-8 foot range Emerging weed edges in 6-8 foot depth range Complex shoreline areas with multiple points creating current breaks	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions and points Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) with steady retrieve near structure Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to emerging weed edges	Young-of-year perch gathering near emerging weed growth Minnows concentrated around shallow structure and points	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Active feeding in and around submerged vegetation in 8ft depths, with increased activity during morning and evening periods Utilizing weed edges and points as ambush zones, particularly on windward shores where baitfish concentrate Maintaining relatively shallow patterns due to cool summer temperatures (64°F), with less pronounced deep water movement	Submerged weed beds in 6-8 foot depth range, especially where they meet deeper water Windward points and coves with vegetation Complex shoreline areas with multiple cover types (vegetation, points, coves)	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked along weed edges to imitate perch Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting pockets in vegetation Hard Jerkbaits worked through gaps in vegetation and along weed edges	Perch Young of the year baitfish in weeds Crayfish in vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	62-72	Pike are actively feeding in weed beds, using submerged vegetation as ambush points for perch and other prey species Fish are holding in moderate depths (6-10 feet) where submerged vegetation provides cover and hunting opportunities	Submerged weed beds in 6-10 foot depth range Weed edges where vegetation meets clearer water Points and irregular shoreline features with vegetation	Hard Body Swimbaits worked at medium pace through and over weed beds Hard Jerkbaits retrieved with moderate pauses near weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked along vegetation edges	Perch Other small baitfish utilizing weed cover	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors
Summer	Walleye	62-72	Actively feeding on perch along weed edges, with aggressive strikes during bait pauses indicating ambush feeding behavior More active during daylight hours due to turbid water conditions, holding in shallower water near structure	Weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range Points and inside turns of weed beds Complex shoreline areas with multiple points and bays	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses over weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked along weed edges Live Bait Rigs near structure during peak daylight hours	Perch Other small baitfish relating to weed growth	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Boyer Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Largemouth bass are following baitfish schools into shallower water, particularly on warmer fall days, actively feeding to build energy reserves for winter Fish are relating to remaining vegetation edges and transitional areas between deep and shallow water, becoming more aggressive during prime feeding windows	Weed edges in 6-8 feet of water, especially near points or channel swings Shallow coves with remaining vegetation, particularly on the windward side Secondary points adjacent to deeper water access	Lipless Crankbaits worked through dying vegetation Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges, especially on windy days Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) mimicking perch near vegetation	Yellow Perch schooling near vegetation edges Remaining young-of-year baitfish in shallow areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Northern Pike	45-60	Pike transitioning to deeper feeding patterns, following baitfish schools and actively feeding to build reserves for winter Becoming more aggressive in cooling waters, with increased feeding activity during low-light periods	Deep weed edges where vegetation meets the 8-9 foot contour Points and inside turns with remaining green vegetation Shallow bays with concentrated baitfish schools	Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges and through scattered vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieves parallel to structure Hard Jerkbaits with longer pauses between twitches	Perch congregating in remaining weed beds Small pike and panfish	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Walleye	48-62	Moving from weed edges to deeper structural elements as vegetation dies off Actively feeding on perch during low-light periods, with increased daytime activity due to turbid conditions Forming loose schools around primary structural elements	Deep weed edge transitions to hard bottom Points and inside turns adjacent to deeper water Shallow rock/gravel flats near primary lake basin	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Blade Baits Lipless Crankbaits	Perch concentrating near dying weed edges Small baitfish schools in open water	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	38-45	Pike actively hunting in low-light conditions near weed edges and structure breaks, primarily focused on ambush points Moving between shallow feeding zones and slightly deeper resting areas based on light conditions and prey movement Exhibiting more deliberate, methodical feeding patterns due to colder water temperatures	Weed bed edges at 6-8 foot depth transitions where vegetation meets clearer water Protected bays and points with remaining vegetation, especially near drop-offs Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water where baitfish school	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along weed edges Hard Jerkbaits with extended pauses near structure Live Bait Rigs positioned near ambush points	Perch congregating in remaining weed beds Small panfish in protected bays Suspended baitfish schools in open water	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Winter	Walleye	38-45	Walleye will be focused on deeper breaks and depressions due to winter cold fronts Feeding windows concentrated during low-light periods, with midday feeding periods in darker water	Deep weed edges adjacent to drop-offs Protected bays with stable water temperatures Points and inside turns with access to deeper water	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Blade Baits Live Bait Rigs	Perch relating to remaining weed growth Small baitfish schooled in deeper pockets	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Northern Pike	33-38	Pike will concentrate near weed edges and in remaining green vegetation, actively feeding during prime daylight hours Fish become more lethargic during extreme cold fronts, but remain opportunistic feeders throughout the ice season Prefer to stay within 2-3 feet of bottom in areas adjacent to deeper water access	Remaining weed edges in 6-8 foot depth range Points and irregular shoreline features where weeds meet deeper water Shallow bays with remaining vegetation, especially near deeper water access	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups Ice Fishing Spoons Ice Fishing Jigs	Perch Small Pike Minnows	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Ice	Walleye	34-39	Walleye will concentrate in moderate depth areas near structure, particularly the edges of flats and weed edges that provided summer habitat Due to the turbid water conditions (1.9m Secchi), walleye remain relatively active during daylight hours	Edges of summer weed flats in 8-foot depth range, where vegetation has now died back Points and structure breaks near bays where perch concentrate during winter Mid-depth flats adjacent to deeper holes, especially in areas with bottom transitions	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle jigging motions, especially effective when tipped with minnows Ice Fishing Spoons with flash and vibration to attract fish in the stained water conditions Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along structure edges to cover more area and target actively feeding fish	Perch concentrating near remaining vegetation and structure Small baitfish schooling in mid-depth flats Juvenile panfish in protected bays and near structure	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Boyer Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-6 feet	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water, especially on north side where water warms first	Transitions between deep and shallow water near spawning areas (6-8 foot depth)
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and shallow gravel areas adjacent to deeper water	Protected bays with firm bottom composition
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays and coves with firm bottom, particularly those with emergent vegetation	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow, weedy bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water	Transitions between shallow flats and slightly deeper water around 6-8 feet
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and gravel areas in 2-6 foot depth range	Transitional areas between spawning sites and deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges and points in 6-8 foot depth range, especially where they intersect with shoreline points	Secondary points and coves with emerging vegetation, particularly on the windward side
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Emerging weed edges in 6-8 foot depth range where vegetation meets clearer water	Secondary points and bays with developing vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Shallow rock or gravel points adjacent to spawning areas in 4-8 foot range	Emerging weed edges in 6-8 foot depth range
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Submerged weed beds in 6-8 foot depth range, especially where they meet deeper water	Windward points and coves with vegetation
Summer	Northern Pike	Submerged weed beds in 6-10 foot depth range	Weed edges where vegetation meets clearer water
Summer	Walleye	Weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range	Points and inside turns of weed beds
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges in 6-8 feet of water, especially near points or channel swings	Shallow coves with remaining vegetation, particularly on the windward side
Fall	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges where vegetation meets the 8-9 foot contour	Points and inside turns with remaining green vegetation
Fall	Walleye	Deep weed edge transitions to hard bottom	Points and inside turns adjacent to deeper water
Winter	Northern Pike	Weed bed edges at 6-8 foot depth transitions where vegetation meets clearer water	Protected bays and points with remaining vegetation, especially near drop-offs
Winter	Walleye	Deep weed edges adjacent to drop-offs	Protected bays with stable water temperatures
Ice	Northern Pike	Remaining weed edges in 6-8 foot depth range	Points and irregular shoreline features where weeds meet deeper water
Ice	Walleye	Edges of summer weed flats in 8-foot depth range, where vegetation has now died back	Points and structure breaks near bays where perch concentrate during winter

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Yellow Perch concentrating in pre-spawn areas	Emerging crawfish becoming active in warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Perch concentrated in emerging weed growth	Small pike and other baitfish moving shallow
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Small Yellow Perch	Minnow species congregating in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Perch	Bluegill
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Perch congregating in shallow, weedy areas	Small panfish in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Small perch	Minnows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Perch, particularly around vegetation edges	Young of the year baitfish beginning to emerge
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Perch congregating around emerging weed growth	Various minnow species moving into warming shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Young-of-year perch gathering near emerging weed growth	Minnows concentrated around shallow structure and points
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Perch	Young of the year baitfish in weeds
Summer	Northern Pike	Perch	Other small baitfish utilizing weed cover
Summer	Walleye	Perch	Other small baitfish relating to weed growth
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Yellow Perch schooling near vegetation edges	Remaining young-of-year baitfish in shallow areas
Fall	Northern Pike	Perch congregating in remaining weed beds	Small pike and panfish
Fall	Walleye	Perch concentrating near dying weed edges	Small baitfish schools in open water
Winter	Northern Pike	Perch congregating in remaining weed beds	Small panfish in protected bays
Winter	Walleye	Perch relating to remaining weed growth	Small baitfish schooled in deeper pockets
Ice	Northern Pike	Perch	Small Pike
Ice	Walleye	Perch concentrating near remaining vegetation and structure	Small baitfish schooling in mid-depth flats

Bait Colors by Season for Boyer Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors
Summer	Walleye	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Northern Pike	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Walleye	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Winter	Walleye	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Northern Pike	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Ice	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns

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