How to Fish Canyon Lake: Best Patterns & Techniques

Canyon Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Oct 19, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Canyon Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Bass are actively transitioning from winter patterns to spawning areas, staging on pre-spawn locations near future bedding sites Fish are becoming more aggressive and feeding heavily to prepare for spawning, particularly targeting crawfish and shad	Secondary points and creek channel swings where bass stage before moving shallow Stump fields along creek banks near potential spawning flats Grass edges providing cover and ambush points during pre-spawn movement	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along transition areas and creek banks Bladed Jigs around grass edges and points Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around stumps and woody cover	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Shad schools in creek channels and around points	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Pre-spawn smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter depths to staging areas near spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, with increased feeding activity during stable weather periods	Secondary points and rocky transitions adjacent to spawning flats Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water near potential spawning areas Deep vertical structure transitioning to shallow flats	Jerkbaits worked slowly with long pauses, particularly effective in the clear water conditions Drop Shot with finesse presentations, targeting suspended fish near structure Tubes worked along rocky transitions and points	Shad schools suspended in the water column Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas as water warms	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	58-68	Striped bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging, actively pursuing shad schools in intermediate depths (15-30 feet) as water temperatures warm Fish are becoming more aggressive as they feed heavily before spawning, often moving up into tributary areas and utilizing current breaks	River mouth areas and major creek channels where pre-spawn staging occurs Main lake points and irregular shoreline features adjacent to deeper water Current breaks and eddies where bait congregates	Umbrella Rigs worked through suspended schools of fish Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled along depth transitions Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are marked on electronics	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas Herring moving into tributary areas	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	58-72	Pre-spawn catfish are transitioning from winter depths to shallower feeding zones, becoming more active as water warms Fish are staging near spawning areas but still focused on heavy feeding to build energy reserves Most active during dawn and dusk periods due to clear water conditions (2.7m secchi depth)	Creek channel bends with adjacent structure, particularly in 15-25 foot depths Grass edges near deeper water access, especially where channels swing near vegetation Brush piles and standing timber along migration routes to spawning areas	Live Bait Rigs with slow presentations near structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') along channel edges Carolina Rigs worked slowly through transition areas	Shad schools beginning to move shallower Sunfish becoming more active in warming waters Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Fish are in various spawning phases (pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn) with some actively spawning in 5-7 ft near grass beds Increased activity during evening hours, with larger fish becoming more active at sundown	Submerged grass beds in 5-7 ft where grass is 1-2 ft below surface Matted grass areas with hard bottom beneath Stumps and submerged vegetation in spawning pockets	Frogs/Toads worked over submerged and matted grass Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in vegetation Structure Jigs around stumps and hard spots	Shad moving into spawning areas Minnows in and around grass beds	Green Colors Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Smallmouth bass are transitioning to spawning areas, moving from deep winter haunts to shallower flats and protected coves for nest building Males are actively patrolling and preparing nest sites while females stage in slightly deeper adjacent areas Aggressive territorial behavior around nest sites, with increased feeding activity during pre-spawn phase	Protected rocky or gravel flats in 4-8 feet of water, especially near points and coves Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water, particularly near brush piles Secondary points with mixed rock and gravel substrate leading into spawning bays	Tubes worked slowly along gravel areas and potential nest sites Ned Rigs for finesse presentations in clearer water conditions Hard Jerkbaits with longer pauses for pre-spawn females	Shad schools moving into spawning areas Crawfish becoming more active in warming water	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	58-68	Striped bass are transitioning from winter patterns to spawning behavior, moving into tributary areas and shallow flats with current. They become more aggressive as water temperatures rise. Fish are schooling and making pre-spawn feeding pushes, often chasing bait in wolf packs near points and channel swings leading to spawning areas.	River mouth areas and major creek inlets with current flow Secondary points and channel swings leading to spawning flats Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water where bait congregates	Umbrella Rigs worked through suspended schools of pre-spawn fish Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled along channel edges Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are holding on structure	Large schools of pre-spawn shad River herring moving into spawning areas Small baitfish congregating in warming shallows	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	65-75	Moving into shallower spawning areas (2-8 feet) near creek channels and timber, particularly active during dawn and dusk Males preparing and guarding nesting sites in protected areas with firm bottom composition Increased feeding activity pre-spawn, followed by reduced feeding during actual spawning	Creek channel bends with adjacent shallow flats Protected coves with standing timber Submerged vegetation edges near spawning flats	Live Bait Rigs Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Bottom fishing with Texas Rigs (Worming)	Shad schools gathering in spawning areas Small sunfish in shallow areas Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Post-spawn bass actively feeding on shad spawn early in the day, particularly around submerged grass on points and river channel swings Fish are transitioning to more aggressive feeding patterns as they recover from spawn, utilizing laydowns and brush as ambush points	Submerged grass on points and river channel swings Laydowns and submerged trees Brush piles in 8-15 foot range	Bladed Jigs worked through grass Spinnerbaits around laydowns with slow, steady retrieve Texas Rigs (Worming) around brush piles Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) around deeper structure	Spawning Shad Bluegill	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors White
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn smallmouth are actively feeding to recover energy, targeting shad and other baitfish in transitional areas Fish are moving from shallow spawning areas to summer holding areas, often suspending near vertical structure Showing aggressive feeding behavior during early morning and evening periods, particularly around points and brush piles	Main lake points with access to deep water Brush piles in 10-20 foot depth range Suspended structure near clear water zones, especially near the dam	Drop Shot with small profile baits for suspended fish Soft Jerkbaits worked with erratic retrieves around points Tubes worked through brush piles and rocky areas	Shad schools in transitional areas Small baitfish relating to brush piles Crawfish in rocky areas	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	68-76	Post-spawn stripers transitioning from river areas to main lake, actively feeding to recover energy while following shad schools Fish starting to establish summer pattern, suspending near thermocline and relating to structure during day, more active in lowlight periods	Points and channel swings adjacent to spawning tributaries Main lake humps and ledges near deep water access Secondary points with access to both shallow and deep water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along depth transitions Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with umbrella rigs Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are spotted on electronics	Large schools of post-spawn shad Smaller baitfish congregating around points and structure	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	68-78	Post-spawn catfish are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily during dawn, dusk, and night hours due to clear water conditions (2.7m secchi) Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper structural elements, using creek channels as migration routes	Creek channel bends with adjacent brush piles in 15-25 foot depths Edges of submerged vegetation near deeper water access Standing timber areas along creek channels	Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or large minnows Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Carolina Rigs worked slowly along channel edges	Shad schools moving along creek channels Sunfish in vegetation edges Crawfish emerging in rocky areas	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	74-89	Largemouth bass are establishing summer patterns with two primary feeding windows - early/late near grass edges and midday in deeper vegetation Fish are seeking thermal refuge during hot periods by suspending near deep grass edges in 18-20 feet, moving shallower during lower light conditions	Deep grass edges (particularly hydrilla) in 18-20 feet of water Matted grass in 6-10 feet of water Standing timber in 8-12 feet of water	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) with heavy weights for punching matted grass Hard Topwater (Popping) during early morning around grass edges Bladed Jigs worked along hard grass edges Texas Rigs (Worming) for deeper grass edges	Bluegill concentrated around grass edges Perch relating to submerged vegetation	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	72-85	Actively feeding near deep structure and brush piles, suspending near vertical cover in clear water zones Relating strongly to areas with significant depth changes and woody cover as ambush points	Brush piles near the dam in clear water (10+ ft visibility) Deep points with vertical structure Complex shoreline areas with irregular features and woody cover	Drop Shot with finesse worms or shad-shaped worms worked vertically Spybaits for suspended fish in clear water Ned Rigs worked slowly near brush piles	Shad - primary forage based on fishing reports Small baitfish relating to brush piles	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Summer	Striped Bass	78-88	Striped bass are schooling deep near the dam in 40' of water, seeking cooler, oxygenated water during peak summer temperatures Fish are actively feeding on suspended shad schools, with most activity concentrated around thermocline depth	Main lake dam area in 35-45 feet of water where cooler, oxygenated water concentrates bait and fish Deep points and channel swings near the dam that provide access to both deep water refuge and feeding zones Suspended areas over deeper water where shad schools congregate	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) with heavy spoons to target suspended fish Trolling Deep (20'+) along depth contours where fish are marking Spoons worked vertically through suspended schools	Shad schools suspended in deeper water Baitfish concentrated near thermocline	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Summer	Catfish	75-89	During summer, catfish become most active during dawn, dusk, and night hours due to clear water conditions (2.7m secchi). During peak daytime temperatures, they retreat to deeper water near channel bends and brush piles Strong feeding patterns around structure edges and channel swings, particularly active when shad schools are present. Fish moving between deep holding areas and shallower feeding zones along vegetation edges	Creek channel bends with adjacent brush piles in 15-25 foot depths Edges of submerged vegetation where it meets deeper water Deep structure near dam area, especially during midday heat	Live Bait Rigs with heavy weights positioned near brush piles and channel edges Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) particularly effective during midday near dam structure Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly along vegetation edges during lower light periods	Shad schools - primary forage base during summer months Sunfish and small panfish around vegetation edges Crawfish in brush pile areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Canyon Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Bass are actively feeding on shad in the early morning and late evening, showing schooling activity near points and brush piles Fish are relating strongly to cover throughout the day, particularly laydowns and brush piles, as staging areas for feeding	Long tapering points near brush piles, especially during morning and evening feeding periods Laydowns and standing timber in transitional areas Rocky transition banks and rip rap areas	Drop Shot - particularly effective around brush piles with shad-shaped soft plastics Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') - worked fast around laydowns and standing timber Hard Topwater (Prop) - during early morning and late evening schooling activity Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) - for targeting isolated cover	Shad - primary forage during fall feeding activity Crawfish - secondary forage especially around rocky areas and rip rap	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	55-68	Actively feeding on shad, suspending near vertical structure and brush piles Transitioning between summer and winter patterns, following baitfish schools	Brush piles near deep points Main lake points with vertical structure Deep creek channel bends with woody cover	Hard Jerkbaits with extended pause retrieve Drop Shot targeting suspended fish Spybaits worked through suspended fish	Shad schools Small sunfish	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Striped Bass	68-78	Actively pursuing shad schools in mid-depth zones, with increased surface feeding activity during morning and evening hours Moving between main lake points and river channel edges following baitfish migrations	Main lake points adjacent to river channel breaks Deep water intersections near the dam Shallow flats where shad schools are congregating	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Spoons	Migrating shad schools Small baitfish concentrated near structure	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Catfish	65-78	Actively feeding and bulking up for winter, following shad schools and utilizing creek channels as migration routes More active during daylight hours compared to summer, but still showing preference for dawn/dusk periods Transitioning between shallow feeding areas and deeper holding spots as temperatures fluctuate	Creek channel bends with adjacent brush piles in 15-25 foot depths Deep timber near dam area, especially where it intersects with channels Vegetation edges where they meet deeper water, particularly near channel swings	Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or whole bait positioned near structure Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) along channel edges and near brush piles Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') following creek channels and contours	Shad schools congregating in creek channels Sunfish near vegetation edges Crawfish around brush piles and timber	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	52-69	Actively feeding around points and brush piles, with movement patterns tied to baitfish schools Showing preference for structure near deep water access, particularly during cold fronts	Rocky points adjacent to deep water Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water Docks with deep water access	Drop Shot worked slowly around brush and docks Spinnerbaits on windy rocky points Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along points in 5-8 feet	Shad Smaller baitfish near structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	45-55	Smallmouth bass are holding tight to deep brush piles, actively feeding on suspended shad schools Fish are maintaining a suspended pattern near vertical structure, requiring active electronics to locate	Deep brush piles in 15-30 foot range Deep points with vertical structure adjacent to winter shad holding areas Deep creek channel bends with woody cover	Drop Shot with finesse worms worked slowly through brush Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended fish Damiki Rig when fish are heavily focused on suspended shad	Shad schools suspended near deep structure Small baitfish relating to brush piles	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors
Winter	Striped Bass	58-64	Actively feeding on shad in schools near the surface, following bait congregations up the river Feeding behavior strongly influenced by bird activity, indicating surface-oriented feeding patterns Schooling behavior with aggressive feeding when bait is located	River sections where birds are actively working Current breaks and eddies where bait schools concentrate Main lake points near river channel intersections	Umbrella Rigs worked through suspended bait schools Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) cast to breaking fish Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') when fish are spotted on electronics	Shad schools congregating in river sections Baitfish concentrations near current breaks	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Catfish	45-58	Catfish concentrate in deep, stable water near the dam and deep creek channel bends, often schooling in winter Reduced but consistent feeding activity, with fish moving shorter distances to ambush prey near structure	Deep water areas near dam (35-45 feet) Creek channel bends with adjacent brush piles (25-35 feet) Deep timber edges where they intersect with creek channels	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Live Bait Rigs Trolling Deep (20'+)	Concentrated schools of winter shad Smaller sunfish around brush piles Bottom-dwelling crawfish	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Canyon Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and creek channel swings where bass stage before moving shallow	Stump fields along creek banks near potential spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Secondary points and rocky transitions adjacent to spawning flats	Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water near potential spawning areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	River mouth areas and major creek channels where pre-spawn staging occurs	Main lake points and irregular shoreline features adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Creek channel bends with adjacent structure, particularly in 15-25 foot depths	Grass edges near deeper water access, especially where channels swing near vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged grass beds in 5-7 ft where grass is 1-2 ft below surface	Matted grass areas with hard bottom beneath
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected rocky or gravel flats in 4-8 feet of water, especially near points and coves	Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water, particularly near brush piles
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	River mouth areas and major creek inlets with current flow	Secondary points and channel swings leading to spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Creek channel bends with adjacent shallow flats	Protected coves with standing timber
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged grass on points and river channel swings	Laydowns and submerged trees
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake points with access to deep water	Brush piles in 10-20 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Points and channel swings adjacent to spawning tributaries	Main lake humps and ledges near deep water access
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Creek channel bends with adjacent brush piles in 15-25 foot depths	Edges of submerged vegetation near deeper water access
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep grass edges (particularly hydrilla) in 18-20 feet of water	Matted grass in 6-10 feet of water
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Brush piles near the dam in clear water (10+ ft visibility)	Deep points with vertical structure
Summer	Striped Bass	Main lake dam area in 35-45 feet of water where cooler, oxygenated water concentrates bait and fish	Deep points and channel swings near the dam that provide access to both deep water refuge and feeding zones
Summer	Catfish	Creek channel bends with adjacent brush piles in 15-25 foot depths	Edges of submerged vegetation where it meets deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Long tapering points near brush piles, especially during morning and evening feeding periods	Laydowns and standing timber in transitional areas
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Brush piles near deep points	Main lake points with vertical structure
Fall	Striped Bass	Main lake points adjacent to river channel breaks	Deep water intersections near the dam
Fall	Catfish	Creek channel bends with adjacent brush piles in 15-25 foot depths	Deep timber near dam area, especially where it intersects with channels
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Rocky points adjacent to deep water	Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Deep brush piles in 15-30 foot range	Deep points with vertical structure adjacent to winter shad holding areas
Winter	Striped Bass	River sections where birds are actively working	Current breaks and eddies where bait schools concentrate
Winter	Catfish	Deep water areas near dam (35-45 feet)	Creek channel bends with adjacent brush piles (25-35 feet)

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Shad schools in creek channels and around points
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools suspended in the water column	Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas as water warms
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas	Herring moving into tributary areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Shad schools beginning to move shallower	Sunfish becoming more active in warming waters
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad moving into spawning areas	Minnows in and around grass beds
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools moving into spawning areas	Crawfish becoming more active in warming water
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	Large schools of pre-spawn shad	River herring moving into spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Shad schools gathering in spawning areas	Small sunfish in shallow areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Spawning Shad	Bluegill
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools in transitional areas	Small baitfish relating to brush piles
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Large schools of post-spawn shad	Smaller baitfish congregating around points and structure
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Shad schools moving along creek channels	Sunfish in vegetation edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated around grass edges	Perch relating to submerged vegetation
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Shad - primary forage based on fishing reports	Small baitfish relating to brush piles
Summer	Striped Bass	Shad schools suspended in deeper water	Baitfish concentrated near thermocline
Summer	Catfish	Shad schools - primary forage base during summer months	Sunfish and small panfish around vegetation edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage during fall feeding activity	Crawfish - secondary forage especially around rocky areas and rip rap
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools	Small sunfish
Fall	Striped Bass	Migrating shad schools	Small baitfish concentrated near structure
Fall	Catfish	Shad schools congregating in creek channels	Sunfish near vegetation edges
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shad	Smaller baitfish near structure
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools suspended near deep structure	Small baitfish relating to brush piles
Winter	Striped Bass	Shad schools congregating in river sections	Baitfish concentrations near current breaks
Winter	Catfish	Concentrated schools of winter shad	Smaller sunfish around brush piles

Bait Colors by Season for Canyon Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Green Colors Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors White
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Summer	Striped Bass	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Summer	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Striped Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Catfish	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors
Winter	Striped Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Catfish	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors