How to Fish Dewey Lake: Best Patterns & Techniques

Dewey Lake

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Dewey Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	47-55	Pre-spawn bass are transitioning from winter areas to spawning grounds, staging on points and following shad movements Fish are becoming more active but still maintaining deeper positions during cold fronts, with feeding increasing during warm periods	Main lake and secondary points with access to deeper water Submerged vegetation near potential spawning flats Protected coves with laydowns and woody cover	Swim Jigs worked along points and through vegetation Lipless Crankbaits parallel to transition areas Spinnerbaits around laydowns and points	Shad schools in pre-spawn patterns Emerging crawfish becoming active in warming water	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	49-58	Spotted bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are moving along transition routes between deep winter haunts and shallow spawning areas, using points and laydowns as stopping points Feeding activity increases during warming trends, with fish becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise	Main lake points with laydowns, especially those adjacent to deeper water Secondary points in major creek arms with woody cover Steep banks with scattered laydowns near spawning pockets	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to points and through laydowns Spinnerbaits slow-rolled along transition areas Shakey Heads worked methodically around woody cover	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn staging areas Crawfish becoming more active with warming water Small bluegill near shallow cover	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter deep water patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, moving along transition routes between wintering areas and spawning flats	Main lake points with access to deep water, particularly those with rocky structure Secondary points in major coves that offer transitional staging areas Deep water ledges adjacent to potential spawning flats	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom contours of points and ledges Suspending Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses over transitional areas Football Jigs dragged slowly across rocky structure	Shad schools concentrated in pre-spawn staging areas Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas as water warms	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	45-58	Muskie are transitioning from winter patterns to shallow spawning areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise. They're following shad movements into warming shallows and staging near points and structure leading to spawning bays. Fish are becoming increasingly aggressive in their feeding patterns as they prepare for spawning, with primary activity during warmer afternoon periods.	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, especially those with laydowns or submerged vegetation Shallow bays with emerging vegetation where water warms first Transition areas between deep wintering areas and shallow spawning locations	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along points and transition areas Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') targeting emerging vegetation and laydowns Spinnerbaits worked near surface during warmer afternoon periods	Shad schools moving into warming shallows Various panfish species gathering in pre-spawn areas	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Bass are moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly in protected coves and near laydowns, actively establishing and guarding nests Males remain shallow and aggressive while guarding nests, females stage in slightly deeper water between spawning periods	Protected shallow coves with laydowns and submerged vegetation Secondary points leading into spawning pockets Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) Soft Jerkbaits Shakey Heads Wacky Rigs	Shad schools moving into spawning areas Small bluegill in shallow vegetation Crawfish emerging in warming waters	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	49-65	Spotted bass transitioning between pre-spawn staging and spawning areas, actively feeding during late evening as shown in recent reports Fish relating heavily to shallow wood cover and using points as transitional routes between spawning and deeper water	Laydowns in shallow water, particularly those near spawning flats as confirmed by recent fishing reports Points with woody cover that connect to spawning areas Protected shallow coves with suitable spawning substrate	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked around laydowns, matching recent successful reports Spinnerbaits for covering water between productive areas Soft Jerkbaits for a more subtle approach during tough conditions	Shad as primary forage, confirmed by both fishing reports and lake profile data Crappie as secondary forage, mentioned in recent fishing reports	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Actively seeking shallow spawning areas near points and protected coves, particularly focused on rocky or gravel bottom areas Males guarding nests while females stage in slightly deeper water, moving between spawning flats and deeper sanctuary areas Aggressive territorial behavior during nest defense, with increased reaction strikes	Main lake points with gravel or rock substrate transitioning to spawning flats Protected coves with hard bottom composition Secondary points near spawning bays with laydown wood cover	Tubes worked slowly around spawning areas and transition points Ned Rigs for finesse presentation in clear water conditions Spinnerbaits for covering water between spawning areas	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small baitfish in spawning areas Young shad beginning to appear in warmer areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	48-60	Fish transitioning from winter deep water areas to shallow spawning locations, focusing on warmer water pockets and southern-facing shorelines Pre-spawn muskie become increasingly active as water temperatures rise, with females staging near spawning areas while males actively patrol	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation near points, especially those with laydowns Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays serving as staging areas Shallow flats with woody cover near deeper water access	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses to imitate struggling baitfish Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled near spawning areas Spinnerbaits worked slowly through shallow cover	Shad schools beginning to move shallow Small panfish in emerging vegetation	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting shad in the vicinity of laydowns and other woody cover Fish are establishing predictable daily feeding patterns, moving between shallow cover and slightly deeper transition areas	Laydowns and fallen trees in 4-8 feet of water, especially those near points or creek channels Secondary points with submerged vegetation Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water with wood cover	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked parallel to laydowns Spinnerbaits around wood cover during cloudy conditions Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked through dense cover	Shad schools moving along shorelines and near cover Bluegill beginning to spawn in protected pockets	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	58-72	Post-spawn spotted bass actively feeding to recover energy, making frequent transitions between shallow cover and adjacent deeper water Fish staging near points and laydowns, using these structures as ambush points to target shad	Secondary points with laydowns near deeper water access Shallow wood cover in 5-15 feet of water Transition areas between spawning pockets and summer haunts	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to laydowns Spinnerbaits around points and wood cover Shakey Heads worked slowly near deeper wood structure	Shad schools moving into post-spawn transition areas Smaller baitfish relating to woody cover	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn smallmouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns Fish are following shad schools and utilizing ambush points along the complex shoreline Most active during dawn and dusk, with feeding periods throughout the day in areas with good cover	Main lake points with rocky structure, serving as transition areas from spawning flats Laydowns and woody cover in 8-15 foot depth range Secondary points with access to deeper water	Soft Jerkbaits worked with a stop-and-go retrieve along points and structure Drop Shot rigged with finesse baits around deeper structure Tubes worked along rocky points and transitions	Shad schools beginning to form in post-spawn period Crawfish active in rocky areas Small bluegill in shallow cover areas	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	52-68	Post-spawn muskies are recovering and beginning to actively feed, primarily targeting shad in transitional areas Fish are utilizing shade lines and woody cover as ambush points, becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with laydowns Shallow submerged vegetation edges in 5-12 feet of water Complex shoreline areas with fallen timber and shade lines	Trolling Shallow (0-9') along weedlines and point transitions Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses near woody cover Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled through transitional areas	Shad schools beginning to move to post-spawn transition areas Various panfish species in shallow spawning areas	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-85	Largemouth bass are transitioning to deeper water during summer heat, with some fish remaining shallow early/late and others holding deep near structure Feeding actively on shad schools, with most aggressive feeding during lower light conditions	Deep rock piles and points in 15-25 foot range Shaded laydowns and woody cover in shallow water Main lake points with access to deep water	Shakey Heads worked slowly along deep structure Frogs/Toads around shallow cover during low light periods Wacky Rigs worked around points and transitions	Shad (primary forage based on multiple reports) Bluegill (secondary forage around shallow cover)	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Summer	Spotted Bass	75-83	Spotted bass are actively feeding on shad in the 78°F summer water, utilizing laydowns and points as ambush locations Fish are establishing more predictable daily movement patterns, moving deeper during bright midday periods and returning to shallower structure during low light conditions	Deep laydowns adjacent to points where spotted bass can ambush shad schools Main lake points with access to both shallow and deep water Shaded areas under overhanging trees or docks during midday	Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) worked along point transitions Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting laydowns and woody cover Drop Shot when fish suspend near deeper structure	Shad schools in open water and around structure Smaller sunfish around laydowns Crawfish in rocky areas near points	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	72-82	Seeking cooler water during peak heat, transitioning between shallow feeding periods early/late and deeper holding areas mid-day Actively feeding on shad and minnows, particularly during lower light periods near structure	Ledges with proximity to deeper water, especially those with rock structure Main lake points with access to deep water Laydowns and woody cover near deeper water transitions	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') Drop Shot Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Shad Minnows	Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Muskie	72-78	Muskie are establishing summer patterns, moving to deeper, cooler water during peak temperatures around thermocline (likely 15-20 feet) but making feeding moves to shallow areas during early morning and evening Following shad schools along main lake points and deep weed edges, using laydowns and submerged vegetation as ambush points	Main lake points with access to deeper water, especially those with laydowns Deep weed edges adjacent to primary lake channels Shaded areas near complex shoreline features during morning/evening periods	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Large Hair Jigs (Preacher) Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)	Shad schools suspending near thermocline Secondary forage fish relating to weed edges	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Dewey Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Actively feeding on shad in shallow to mid-depth zones, particularly around vegetation and woody cover as they follow baitfish movements Transitioning between summer and winter patterns, showing increased activity during favorable weather windows	Submerged vegetation edges near deeper water access Laydowns and woody cover, especially in protected areas Points with mixed vegetation and hard bottom structure	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to vegetation edges Finesse Jigs worked slowly around laydowns and woody cover Spinnerbaits along vegetation edges during overcast conditions	Shad schools moving into creek arms and coves Secondary forage including bluegill near vegetation	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Spotted Bass	58-72	Spotted bass actively chasing shad in shallow to mid-depth areas, using laydowns as ambush points Fish transitioning between summer and winter patterns, following baitfish movements	Laydowns in 3-8 feet of water, especially those near channel swings Secondary points with woody cover Shallow coves where shad are congregating	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to laydowns Spinnerbaits around wood cover in low light conditions Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for matching shad size	Shad schooling in shallow to mid-depth areas Small bluegill around laydowns	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	58-72	Actively feeding on shad schools, following baitfish movements to shallow flats and points Transitioning between summer deep water haunts and shallower feeding zones Exhibiting aggressive feeding behavior due to pre-winter forage loading	Main lake points with access to deep water Rocky ledges adjacent to shad-holding flats Laydown areas in 8-15 foot depth range	Spinnerbaits worked along points and flats following shad schools Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') parallel to rocky ledges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) mimicking fleeing shad	Shad schools congregating in creek mouths and on flats Crawfish remaining active on rocky structure Small bluegill near laydowns and woody cover	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Muskie	58-72	Muskie are exhibiting aggressive feeding behavior, actively using shade lines and laydowns as ambush points to target shad Fish are engaging in fall feeding patterns, moving with bait schools and showing increased surface activity	Shade lines near laydowns with visible shad activity Main lake points with submerged vegetation Complex shoreline areas with irregular features and woody cover	Buzzbaits worked along shade lines and over laydowns Large Soft Body Swimbaits targeting suspended fish near bait schools Hard Body Swimbaits worked parallel to main lake points	Shad schools concentrated in the upper water column Various baitfish relating to submerged vegetation	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	38-48	Bass are actively feeding on bluegill in open water basins, showing a transition to deeper winter holding patterns Fish are likely suspending near baitfish schools and relating to deeper structure during daylight hours	Deep basins with suspended baitfish schools Deep points adjacent to open water Submerged timber in 15-25 foot depth range	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') Blade Baits Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+)	Bluegill Shad	Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Spotted Bass	45-52	Spotted bass are schooling in deeper water near primary points and channel swings, following shad schools Fish are less active but will feed opportunistically during warming trends, especially during mid-day periods Bass are suspending at varying depths, moving up in the water column on warmer days	Deep laydowns adjacent to channel swings (15-25 feet) Main lake points with access to deep water Steep rocky banks near deep water access	Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended fish Drop Shot with subtle movements near structure Underspins slow-rolled through bait schools Shakey Heads worked slowly along bottom structure	Schooling Shad in deeper water Smaller Sunfish near structure Crawfish (limited activity)	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	38-45	Smallmouth bass will be concentrated in deeper structures, particularly around areas with significant depth changes and rock structure Fish become more lethargic in cold water, preferring slower-moving presentations and suspending near bottom structure	Deep main lake points with rocky structure, especially those adjacent to channel swings Steep bluff walls and ledges near deep water access Deep brush piles and laydowns in 15-25 foot range	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom contours Drop Shot with minimal movement near structure Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Football Jigs dragged slowly across rocky structure	Deeper schools of shad in main lake areas Crawfish seeking shelter in rocky structure Small baitfish holding tight to structure	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Winter	Muskie	38-45	Muskie remain active in open water winter conditions, following large schools of shad, especially during low-light periods Fish concentrate near deeper structure adjacent to primary points, using ambush positions to conserve energy while maximizing feeding opportunities	Deep main lake points adjacent to primary creek channels where shad schools congregate Deeper laydowns and woody structure in 15-25 foot range, especially those near drop-offs Submerged vegetation edges that remain green, particularly those near deeper water access	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with large profile baits along point contours and channel edges Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are spotted on electronics near structure Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through suspended bait schools	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water Winter-stressed baitfish near remaining vegetation edges	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Dewey Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Main lake and secondary points with access to deeper water	Submerged vegetation near potential spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Main lake points with laydowns, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Secondary points in major creek arms with woody cover
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake points with access to deep water, particularly those with rocky structure	Secondary points in major coves that offer transitional staging areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, especially those with laydowns or submerged vegetation	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation where water warms first
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow coves with laydowns and submerged vegetation	Secondary points leading into spawning pockets
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Laydowns in shallow water, particularly those near spawning flats as confirmed by recent fishing reports	Points with woody cover that connect to spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake points with gravel or rock substrate transitioning to spawning flats	Protected coves with hard bottom composition
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation near points, especially those with laydowns	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays serving as staging areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Laydowns and fallen trees in 4-8 feet of water, especially those near points or creek channels	Secondary points with submerged vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Secondary points with laydowns near deeper water access	Shallow wood cover in 5-15 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake points with rocky structure, serving as transition areas from spawning flats	Laydowns and woody cover in 8-15 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays, particularly those with laydowns	Shallow submerged vegetation edges in 5-12 feet of water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep rock piles and points in 15-25 foot range	Shaded laydowns and woody cover in shallow water
Summer	Spotted Bass	Deep laydowns adjacent to points where spotted bass can ambush shad schools	Main lake points with access to both shallow and deep water
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Ledges with proximity to deeper water, especially those with rock structure	Main lake points with access to deep water
Summer	Muskie	Main lake points with access to deeper water, especially those with laydowns	Deep weed edges adjacent to primary lake channels
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation edges near deeper water access	Laydowns and woody cover, especially in protected areas
Fall	Spotted Bass	Laydowns in 3-8 feet of water, especially those near channel swings	Secondary points with woody cover
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake points with access to deep water	Rocky ledges adjacent to shad-holding flats
Fall	Muskie	Shade lines near laydowns with visible shad activity	Main lake points with submerged vegetation
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep basins with suspended baitfish schools	Deep points adjacent to open water
Winter	Spotted Bass	Deep laydowns adjacent to channel swings (15-25 feet)	Main lake points with access to deep water
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Deep main lake points with rocky structure, especially those adjacent to channel swings	Steep bluff walls and ledges near deep water access
Winter	Muskie	Deep main lake points adjacent to primary creek channels where shad schools congregate	Deeper laydowns and woody structure in 15-25 foot range, especially those near drop-offs

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools in pre-spawn patterns	Emerging crawfish becoming active in warming water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn staging areas	Crawfish becoming more active with warming water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools concentrated in pre-spawn staging areas	Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas as water warms
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Shad schools moving into warming shallows	Various panfish species gathering in pre-spawn areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools moving into spawning areas	Small bluegill in shallow vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad as primary forage, confirmed by both fishing reports and lake profile data	Crappie as secondary forage, mentioned in recent fishing reports
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small baitfish in spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Shad schools beginning to move shallow	Small panfish in emerging vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools moving along shorelines and near cover	Bluegill beginning to spawn in protected pockets
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad schools moving into post-spawn transition areas	Smaller baitfish relating to woody cover
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools beginning to form in post-spawn period	Crawfish active in rocky areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Shad schools beginning to move to post-spawn transition areas	Various panfish species in shallow spawning areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad (primary forage based on multiple reports)	Bluegill (secondary forage around shallow cover)
Summer	Spotted Bass	Shad schools in open water and around structure	Smaller sunfish around laydowns
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Shad	Minnows
Summer	Muskie	Shad schools suspending near thermocline	Secondary forage fish relating to weed edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools moving into creek arms and coves	Secondary forage including bluegill near vegetation
Fall	Spotted Bass	Shad schooling in shallow to mid-depth areas	Small bluegill around laydowns
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Shad schools congregating in creek mouths and on flats	Crawfish remaining active on rocky structure
Fall	Muskie	Shad schools concentrated in the upper water column	Various baitfish relating to submerged vegetation
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Shad
Winter	Spotted Bass	Schooling Shad in deeper water	Smaller Sunfish near structure
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Deeper schools of shad in main lake areas	Crawfish seeking shelter in rocky structure
Winter	Muskie	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water	Winter-stressed baitfish near remaining vegetation edges

Bait Colors by Season for Dewey Lake

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