How to Fish Elkhart Lake: Best Patterns & Techniques

Elkhart Lake

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Elkhart Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Transitioning from winter deep water patterns to shallower pre-spawn staging areas, becoming increasingly active as water temperatures rise Beginning to feed more aggressively to build energy reserves for spawning, with activity levels closely tied to daily temperature fluctuations	Protected dock areas in 5-12 feet of water, especially those near deeper water access First break lines adjacent to potential spawning flats Rocky points and transitions between hard and soft bottom in 8-15 feet	Tubes worked slowly along bottom near dock areas and rock transitions Ned Rigs dragged through staging areas Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses in slightly deeper water	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small bluegills near dock areas Bottom-dwelling insects	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Bass moving from winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, influenced by cold and windy conditions as noted in recent reports Fish relating strongly to docks as transition areas, with feeding activity increasing during warming trends	Docks, particularly those in protected areas as confirmed by recent fishing reports Submerged vegetation edges in 5-8 foot depth range Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Bladed Jigs worked slowly around dock posts and edges Soft Jerkbaits with long pauses between twitches Ned Rigs worked methodically around dock edges	Bluegill, as confirmed by recent fishing reports Crawfish becoming more active in warming trends	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Transitioning from winter haunts to spawning areas, actively feeding during warming trends Most active during low-light periods near docks and other shallow structure due to moderate water clarity Focusing on crawfish and small baitfish near transitional areas	Docks adjacent to deeper water, especially those providing shade Weed edges in 5-17 foot range near sandy transitions Wind-blown shorelines with points that create feeding zones	Shakey Heads worked slowly along dock posts and edges Live Bait Rigs with minnows near transitional areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) along weed edges	Crawfish emerging in warming shallows Small perch in dock areas Baitfish schools transitioning to warmer water	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	45-58	Muskies are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise. They're following predictable movement patterns from deep wintering areas to shallow spawning zones. Fish are beginning to feed more aggressively but still maintaining energy efficiency, often utilizing ambush points near deep-to-shallow transitions.	Weed edges adjacent to deeper water, particularly where vegetation is starting to emerge in 8-14 foot depths Main lake sand bar areas that provide staging zones between winter and spawning locations Protected bays and points that warm up first and provide pre-spawn staging areas	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along transition areas Trolling Shallow (0-9') parallel to developing weed edges Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses to trigger reaction strikes	Bluegills concentrated in emerging vegetation Smallmouth Bass moving through transitional areas Various baitfish species staging in pre-spawn locations	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-68	Smallmouth bass are in spawning phase, with many fish still actively on beds. Fish are moving between spawning areas and nearby staging points Non-spawning fish are beginning to establish early summer patterns, transitioning to deeper water and structure	Protected shallow bays and dock areas with sandy or gravel bottom for spawning Dock edges and posts in 5-12 feet of water First break lines near spawning flats	Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly near beds and dock areas Drop Shot with light weights for sight fishing bedding bass Tubes dragged slowly along transition areas	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small bluegills near dock areas Various small baitfish in staging areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Fish transitioning to shallow spawning areas (2-6 feet) near protective cover, particularly docks and vegetation Males establishing and guarding nests while females stage on nearby deeper structure Increased feeding activity during pre-spawn, followed by more territorial behavior during actual spawn	Protected shallow bays with vegetation near dock areas Shallow weed edges in 4-8 foot depth range Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around dock posts and vegetation Wacky Rigs worked slowly in clearings between cover Soft Jerkbaits for targeting pre-spawn fish on transition areas	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Bluegill in shallow areas Small baitfish moving shallow	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Walleye transitioning to shallow spawning areas, with pre-spawn staging near dock areas and sandy flats Most active during dawn and dusk periods, utilizing shoreline structure as warming areas	Protected areas between docks in 5-8 foot depth range Sandy flats adjacent to deep weed edges in 14-19 foot range Windward shorelines with moderate structure	Shakey Heads worked slowly along dock posts and sandy transitions Live Bait Rigs with minnows near staging areas Blade Baits worked vertically in deeper pre-spawn staging areas	Crawfish emerging in warming shallows Small perch in dock areas Bluegill concentrating near structure	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	48-62	Pre and post-spawn muskies staging in shallow warming bays near spawning areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise Fish showing increased activity during warming trends, with females moving to spawning areas when temperatures reach upper 50s	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 foot range Weed edges adjacent to spawning areas Protected areas between docks with nearby deep water access	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through shallow zones Spinnerbaits retrieved steadily along weed edges Trolling Shallow (0-9') near spawning areas	Bluegills congregating in shallow warming areas Smallmouth Bass moving shallow for their own spawn Various panfish species in emerging weed growth	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Fish transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding but still relating strongly to shallow cover Showing preference for shaded areas under docks and near weed edges, particularly during daylight hours Aggressive feeding periods during overcast conditions, as evidenced by tournament success in rainy weather	Docks in 5-10 feet of water, especially those near spawning flats Weed edges in 4-6 feet of water Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water	Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly around dock posts and edges Drop Shot with small profile baits near dock edges Tubes dragged along weed edges and transition areas	Crawfish emerging in shallow areas Small bluegills around dock areas Young of year baitfish beginning to appear	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are utilizing dock edges and weed edges as primary transition zones, moving between shallow and moderate depths throughout the day	Docks adjacent to deeper water, especially those with visible weed growth Weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) Wacky Rigs Swim Jigs Soft Jerkbaits	Crawfish emerging in shallow areas Bluegill beginning to spawn in protected areas Small baitfish relating to newly growing vegetation	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	52-65	Post-spawn walleye are actively feeding to recover energy, transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns Fish are utilizing dock areas and weed edges as primary feeding zones, especially during low light periods given the moderate water clarity	Dock areas adjacent to deeper water, particularly where crawfish are present Weed edges in 5-17 foot range, especially near sandy flats Wind-blown shorelines where baitfish concentrate	Shakey Heads worked slowly along dock pillars and weed edges Live Bait Rigs with leeches or minnows near transition areas Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') during low light periods	Crawfish emerging in warming shallows Small perch near dock areas Bluegill starting to concentrate near developing weed edges	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	51-65	Post-spawn muskies are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting shallow to mid-depth areas with abundant forage Fish are establishing predictable feeding patterns around structural elements, particularly weed edges and drop-offs where bluegill and smallmouth congregate	Weed edges in 8-12 foot transitions near drop-offs Main lake sand bar areas with emerging vegetation Protected dock areas adjacent to deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along weed edges Inline Spinners retrieved steadily through transition areas Trolling Shallow (0-9') parallel to weed edges and structure	Bluegill concentrating around shallow cover and emerging weed growth Smallmouth Bass utilizing 14-19 foot zones and transition areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	72-78	Actively feeding along deep weed edges and drop-offs in 14-19 foot range, particularly during cloud cover Establishing summer-pattern locations near thermocline depth, concentrating around structure transitions	Deep weed edges in 14-19 feet of water Main lake sand bars with adjacent drops Offshore humps with vegetation	Structure Jigs with craw trailers worked along drops Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) targeting suspended fish Drop Shot focusing on deeper weed edges	Crawfish along weed edges and sand transitions Bluegill in and around weed beds Perch in deeper water	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-85	Bass are establishing summer patterns, holding on dock edges and deeper structure during daylight hours, actively feeding during low light periods Fish are relating strongly to shade during bright conditions, using docks as primary cover and ambush points Moving between shallow feeding zones and deeper holding areas (15-17 FOW) as temperatures and light conditions change	Docks with access to deeper water (15-17 FOW) Outer weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range Deep structural edges adjacent to shallow feeding areas	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around dock posts and edges Drop Shot targeting suspended fish on deep edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for working tight to dock structure	Crawfish actively moving in and around dock structures Bluegill populations around dock areas Young of year baitfish beginning to school	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Walleye	68-77	Walleye are suspending along deep weed edges and transitioning between thermocline depths (15-20 feet) during daylight hours, moving shallower during low light periods Fish are actively feeding on perch and bluegill near dock areas and weed edges, with most aggressive feeding during dawn/dusk periods	Deep weed edges in 14-19 foot range, especially where they intersect with sandy flats Dock areas with access to deeper water, particularly on windward shores Distinct break lines where weeds transition from 5-17 feet	Live Bait Rigs worked along deep weed edges and sandy transitions Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with crankbaits parallel to weed edges Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') near dock areas during low light periods	Yellow Perch Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Muskie	68-77	Actively feeding during early morning and evening hours, utilizing weed edges and deep-shallow transitions as primary ambush points Moving to deeper, cooler water during mid-day heat, but maintaining proximity to forage-rich areas	Weed edges adjacent to deep-shallow transitions in 8-14 foot range Main lake sand bar areas with proximate vegetation Dock areas with access to deeper water	Trolling Shallow (0-9') along weed edges during prime feeding periods Hard Body Swimbaits worked along depth transitions Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near structure	Bluegills concentrated around dock areas and vegetation Smallmouth Bass utilizing deeper structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Elkhart Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	54-62	Actively feeding on crawfish near dock areas and first break lines as they transition to deeper water for winter Fish are following typical fall pattern of moving between shallow feeding areas and deeper staging spots based on daily temperature fluctuations	Deep dock poles, especially those near the first major break line First break lines transitioning from shallow to deeper water Protected coves with a mix of hard bottom and cover	Finesse Jigs worked slowly along dock poles and break lines Drop Shot with small profile baits near deep structure Tubes dragged along bottom transitions	Crawfish, particularly active during warmer parts of the day Bluegills relating to dock structures	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Actively feeding on crawfish around docks and shallow cover, following a typical fall feeding pattern to build energy reserves Bass are staying relatively shallow (under 10 feet) and relating strongly to dock structure and nearby vegetation	Shallow docks adjacent to shoreline vegetation Weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range Protected shallow coves with combination of docks and vegetation	Finesse Jigs worked slowly around dock posts and edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting dock shadows and vegetation Shakey Heads worked along weed edges and dock areas	Crawfish actively moving in shallow areas Bluegill around dock structures	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Fall	Walleye	48-62	Actively feeding on perch and other baitfish, with increased activity during low-light periods as they prepare for winter Following wind-driven baitfish movements along points and flats, becoming more aggressive in cooling water	Deep weed edges adjacent to sandy flats in 14-19 foot range Wind-blown points and shorelines where baitfish concentrate Dock areas with access to deeper water, especially during low light	Blade Baits worked vertically along deep weed edges and breaks Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') parallel to weed edges and points Live Bait Rigs with large minnows near sandy transitions	Yellow Perch schooling along weed edges Bluegills concentrated near dock areas Smaller baitfish pushed by wind patterns	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Muskie	51-65	Muskies are actively feeding to build up reserves for winter, following larger forage fish (smallmouth bass and bluegill) around structural elements Fish are transitioning between shallow weed edges and deeper breaks as water temperatures cool, with increased activity during low-light periods	Weed edges adjacent to deep-water access, particularly in 8-14 foot transitions Main lake sand bar breaks and depth transitions Dock areas near deep-water access points	Large Soft Body Swimbaits worked slowly along weed edges and depth transitions Trolling Shallow (0-9') parallel to weed edges during prime feeding periods Hard Body Swimbaits with erratic retrieves near structural elements	Bluegills concentrated near remaining vegetation and dock areas Smallmouth Bass utilizing mid-depth structural elements	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	45-55	Walleye are transitioning to deeper, main lake structure due to cooling water temperatures and reducing daylight hours Fish become more concentrated around key structural elements, especially during prime feeding windows at dawn and dusk	Deep weed edges adjacent to sandy flats in 14-19 foot range Main lake points with access to deep water Deeper dock areas where baitfish concentrate	Blade Baits worked vertically along deep structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with aggressive lift-drop cadence Live Bait Rigs with larger minnows near bottom structure	Yellow Perch schooling in deeper water Bluegills concentrating near deep dock areas Remaining juvenile crawfish in deeper rock-weed transitions	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Muskie	45-55	Muskies are actively feeding in the shallower zones near vegetation, particularly during daylight hours when temperatures are around 51°F Fish are showing aggressive tendencies toward larger prey, following a cooling pattern that triggers feeding before winter	Submerged vegetation in 0-9 foot range, especially edges and transition zones Deep-shallow transitions near weed edges Main lake sand bar areas with nearby vegetation	Lipless Crankbaits with yo-yo retrieve over vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along weed edges Trolling Shallow (0-9') parallel to vegetation edges	Bluegill concentrating in and around vegetation Smallmouth Bass in transition areas Various panfish species in shallow vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Ice	Walleye	34-39	Walleye are concentrating near bottom structure in 14-19 foot ranges, particularly along transitions from sand flats to deeper water Fish become more active during low-light periods (dawn/dusk) and overcast days, moving slightly shallower to feed	Deep weed edge transitions to sand flats in 14-19 foot range Areas adjacent to dock systems where deep water access is available Wind-swept points and shorelines where current creates feeding opportunities	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements near bottom Ice Fishing Spoons using aggressive jigging to attract fish followed by subtle movements Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set with live bait along structure transitions	Yellow Perch congregating near deep weed edges Bluegills holding in dock areas and weed edges Bottom-dwelling crawfish in sandy transition areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Elkhart Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected dock areas in 5-12 feet of water, especially those near deeper water access	First break lines adjacent to potential spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Docks, particularly those in protected areas as confirmed by recent fishing reports	Submerged vegetation edges in 5-8 foot depth range
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Docks adjacent to deeper water, especially those providing shade	Weed edges in 5-17 foot range near sandy transitions
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Weed edges adjacent to deeper water, particularly where vegetation is starting to emerge in 8-14 foot depths	Main lake sand bar areas that provide staging zones between winter and spawning locations
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected shallow bays and dock areas with sandy or gravel bottom for spawning	Dock edges and posts in 5-12 feet of water
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with vegetation near dock areas	Shallow weed edges in 4-8 foot depth range
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Protected areas between docks in 5-8 foot depth range	Sandy flats adjacent to deep weed edges in 14-19 foot range
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 foot range	Weed edges adjacent to spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Docks in 5-10 feet of water, especially those near spawning flats	Weed edges in 4-6 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Docks adjacent to deeper water, especially those with visible weed growth	Weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Dock areas adjacent to deeper water, particularly where crawfish are present	Weed edges in 5-17 foot range, especially near sandy flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Weed edges in 8-12 foot transitions near drop-offs	Main lake sand bar areas with emerging vegetation
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 14-19 feet of water	Main lake sand bars with adjacent drops
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Docks with access to deeper water (15-17 FOW)	Outer weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range
Summer	Walleye	Deep weed edges in 14-19 foot range, especially where they intersect with sandy flats	Dock areas with access to deeper water, particularly on windward shores
Summer	Muskie	Weed edges adjacent to deep-shallow transitions in 8-14 foot range	Main lake sand bar areas with proximate vegetation
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Deep dock poles, especially those near the first major break line	First break lines transitioning from shallow to deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shallow docks adjacent to shoreline vegetation	Weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range
Fall	Walleye	Deep weed edges adjacent to sandy flats in 14-19 foot range	Wind-blown points and shorelines where baitfish concentrate
Fall	Muskie	Weed edges adjacent to deep-water access, particularly in 8-14 foot transitions	Main lake sand bar breaks and depth transitions
Winter	Walleye	Deep weed edges adjacent to sandy flats in 14-19 foot range	Main lake points with access to deep water
Winter	Muskie	Submerged vegetation in 0-9 foot range, especially edges and transition zones	Deep-shallow transitions near weed edges
Ice	Walleye	Deep weed edge transitions to sand flats in 14-19 foot range	Areas adjacent to dock systems where deep water access is available

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small bluegills near dock areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill, as confirmed by recent fishing reports	Crawfish becoming more active in warming trends
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Crawfish emerging in warming shallows	Small perch in dock areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Bluegills concentrated in emerging vegetation	Smallmouth Bass moving through transitional areas
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small bluegills near dock areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Bluegill in shallow areas
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Crawfish emerging in warming shallows	Small perch in dock areas
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Bluegills congregating in shallow warming areas	Smallmouth Bass moving shallow for their own spawn
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging in shallow areas	Small bluegills around dock areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging in shallow areas	Bluegill beginning to spawn in protected areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Crawfish emerging in warming shallows	Small perch near dock areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Bluegill concentrating around shallow cover and emerging weed growth	Smallmouth Bass utilizing 14-19 foot zones and transition areas
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish along weed edges and sand transitions	Bluegill in and around weed beds
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish actively moving in and around dock structures	Bluegill populations around dock areas
Summer	Walleye	Yellow Perch	Bluegill
Summer	Muskie	Bluegills concentrated around dock areas and vegetation	Smallmouth Bass utilizing deeper structure
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish, particularly active during warmer parts of the day	Bluegills relating to dock structures
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish actively moving in shallow areas	Bluegill around dock structures
Fall	Walleye	Yellow Perch schooling along weed edges	Bluegills concentrated near dock areas
Fall	Muskie	Bluegills concentrated near remaining vegetation and dock areas	Smallmouth Bass utilizing mid-depth structural elements
Winter	Walleye	Yellow Perch schooling in deeper water	Bluegills concentrating near deep dock areas
Winter	Muskie	Bluegill concentrating in and around vegetation	Smallmouth Bass in transition areas
Ice	Walleye	Yellow Perch congregating near deep weed edges	Bluegills holding in dock areas and weed edges

Bait Colors by Season for Elkhart Lake

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