How to Fish Evergreen Lake (IL): Best Patterns & Techniques

Evergreen Lake (IL)

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Evergreen Lake (IL)

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn, actively feeding while moving towards spawning areas Fish are cruising parallel to shorelines seeking warmer water and actively pursuing shad	Rip rap banks that warm quickly and hold baitfish Secondary points leading into spawning coves Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water	Spinnerbaits parallel to shoreline structure Lipless Crankbaits around transitional areas Bladed Jigs near rip rap and shoreline cover	Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	White Bass	48-58	White bass begin staging near spawning tributaries and creek channels, forming pre-spawn schools that actively feed to build energy reserves Fish are transitioning from winter deep water patterns to shallower staging areas, following shad movements and becoming increasingly aggressive	Main lake points adjacent to tributary entrances and creek channels Secondary points with sharp contours in 15-25ft depth range Shallow flats near deep water access where bait schools concentrate	Blade Baits worked vertically along contour breaks Lipless Crankbaits retrieved with yo-yo action through staging areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) fan-cast around points	Shad schools transitioning from deep winter areas to shallower pre-spawn locations Small baitfish gathering in tributary areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	48-58	Staging in deeper water near pre-spawn areas, moving between creek channels and transition points as they prepare for the spawn Actively feeding but cautious, with peak activity during warmer portions of the day when water temperatures rise slightly	Creek channels adjacent to spawning flats Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water Secondary points leading into spawning coves	Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)	Shad concentrations in creek channels Small baitfish in brush piles	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	45-58	Pre-spawn muskies are beginning to move from winter deep-water haunts to warming shallow areas, especially focusing on river channel edges as migration routes Fish are becoming more active but still relatively lethargic, preferring slower-moving presentations Feeding activity increases on warmer, sunny days, particularly in wind-blown areas	Channel edges adjacent to spawning bays, especially where they intersect with main lake points Sharp breaks and points near shallow spawning areas Shallow emerging weed edges in 5-15 feet of water	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along channel edges and points Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly near structure Hard Jerkbaits with extended pauses	Shad schools congregating near channel edges White bass moving shallow for their own spawn Small pods of baitfish moving shallow with warming water	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Pre-spawn bass staging near spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves Males moving into shallow areas to prepare beds, while females stage slightly deeper	Protected shallow coves with firm bottom near deep water access Secondary points leading into spawning bays Riprap areas that warm quickly and provide bedding structure	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting shallow cover and bedding areas Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to spawning flats Swim Jigs around staging areas and transition zones	Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas Crawfish emerging in warming shallows	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	White Bass	52-65	White bass moving into tributaries and shallow flats in large schools for spawning activity Aggressive feeding patterns during pre and post-spawn, especially around shad concentrations Fish staging in transition areas between deep wintering holes and spawning flats	Main lake points leading to spawning flats Shallow rocky areas and gravel banks in 2-8 feet of water Tributary mouths and associated current areas	Inline Spinners worked at varying depths around spawning areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for imitating shad schools Lipless Crankbaits retrieved through transitional depths	Shad (primary forage confirmed in lake reports) Small Baitfish congregating in spawning areas Juvenile panfish in shallow areas	Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Pre-spawn staging, with fish holding in deeper water near spawning areas due to cold water temperatures (52°F) Transitional movement patterns, with fish beginning to move from winter locations but not yet committed to shallow spawning areas	Deeper flooded brush adjacent to spawning flats (8-15 feet) Creek channel bends near spawning coves Protected secondary points with brush or wood cover	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) with light jigs around brush Hover/Mid-Strolling near staging areas Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') along creek channels	Shad schools in creek channels Small bluegill in brush areas	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	48-62	Females moving into shallow spawning areas (2-10 feet) near emergent vegetation and protected bays Males patrolling spawning areas aggressively, making them more susceptible to reaction strikes Post-spawn fish recovering in adjacent deeper water (15-25 feet) near spawning areas	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation River channel edges adjacent to spawning areas Sharp breaks near spawning bays dropping to 15-25 feet	Trolling Shallow (0-9') along spawning area edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through spawning areas Spinnerbaits worked parallel to emerging weed edges	Shad congregating in spawning bays White bass moving shallow for their own spawn Various panfish species in emerging weed growth	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are establishing patterns around emerging vegetation and hard structure, making frequent moves between shallow and intermediate depths	Secondary points with access to deeper water near spawning pockets Emerging vegetation edges in 4-8 feet of water Rip rap banks with nearby deeper water access	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to emerging vegetation edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around newly growing vegetation Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along rip rap banks	Shad schools beginning to form in post-spawn patterns Crawfish active in rocky areas and around vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	White Bass	58-72	Aggressive post-spawn feeding with fish actively chasing shad in the upper water column, primarily during early morning and evening hours Schooling behavior becomes more pronounced as fish group up to corral baitfish near points and shallow flats Fish transitioning between spawning areas and summer holding patterns, making them more mobile and opportunistic	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays where fish stage for post-spawn recovery Shallow flats with emerging weed growth where baitfish concentrate Wind-blown shorelines with good depth transitions where shad get pushed	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked at varying speeds to match baitfish movement Lipless Crankbaits ripped through emerging vegetation to trigger reaction strikes Spinnerbaits worked parallel to points and shorelines where fish are actively feeding	Shad schools beginning to migrate to shallow flats Young-of-year baitfish becoming more abundant in the shallows Various minnow species gathering around newly emerging vegetation	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Post-spawn crappie are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy while following shad schools Fish are relating to creek channel edges and brush near deeper water, making feeding forays into adjacent areas during prime periods	Creek channel edges where they intersect with spawning flats, especially near brush Secondary points with access to deeper water Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water near spawning areas	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Hover/Mid-Strolling Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Shad schools moving along creek channels Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish near brush	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	55-68	Post-spawn muskies are beginning to actively feed again, primarily targeting shad in transition areas between spawning bays and summer locations Fish are moving along channel edges and points, making periodic feeding runs into shallower water especially during low-light periods	Sharp breaking main lake points adjacent to spawning bays River channel edges with emerging weed growth Secondary points with access to both shallow and deep water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along depth transitions Trolling Shallow (0-9') along weedlines and point edges Spinnerbaits burned through shallow emerging vegetation	Shad schools transitioning from spawning areas White bass along main lake structure Young of year panfish in emerging weed growth	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-78	Bass are actively feeding early in the morning around 8am, showing aggressive surface activity in matted grass areas Fish are relating heavily to thick vegetation and following shad movements throughout the day	Matted grass areas, particularly those with adjacent deeper water Areas where shad are congregating near heavy vegetation Complex shoreline areas with irregular features and vegetation	Frogs/Toads worked over matted vegetation Buzzbaits during early morning activity Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for penetrating thick cover	Shad schools in and around vegetation Bluegill relating to matted grass edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	White Bass	72-85	Actively schooling and chasing shad in the upper water column, particularly during early morning and evening hours Moving between main lake points and weed edges throughout the day, following bait movements Suspending near structure during midday heat	Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with vegetation Weed edges in 8-15 feet of water Secondary points with access to deep water basins	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked quickly through schools Spinnerbaits retrieved at varying speeds along weed edges Inline Spinners cast to surfacing fish during feeding periods	Shad schooling in upper water column Small baitfish relating to weed edges Young-of-year fish in shallow areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Crappie	75-85	Crappie are utilizing creek channels as primary travel corridors due to heavy weed growth in shoreline areas, actively feeding on shad in these deeper zones Fish are suspending in the water column, likely relating to thermocline development and concentrating where baitfish schools are present	Creek channels and river channels where fish can escape dense weed growth Channel bends and intersections where multiple travel corridors meet Deeper edges of weed growth adjacent to channels where fish can transition between cover and feeding zones	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) with crankbaits through creek channels Crappie Spider Rigging along channel edges where weeds meet deeper water Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are spotted on electronics in channels	Shad schools concentrated in and around creek channels Small bluegill and young-of-year fish relating to weed edges	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Muskie	68-78	During summer, muskies are actively feeding around dense weed edges and matted grass, using these areas as primary ambush points Fish are most active during early morning and evening hours, moving shallower to feed, then retreating to adjacent deeper water during bright midday periods Strong tendency to position along wind-blown structures where shad are concentrated	Weed edges and matted grass areas adjacent to deep water access Main lake points with sharp contours dropping to 30ft River channel edges where they intersect with weed growth	Frogs/Toads worked over matted grass with deep water nearby Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along weed edges Trolling Shallow (0-9') along weed edges during low light periods	Shad concentrated in weed edges and points White Bass schools around main lake points Various panfish species in weed growth	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Evergreen Lake (IL)

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	39-65	Bass are actively feeding in shallow water areas, taking advantage of cooling temperatures to pursue both shad and crawfish Fish are relating strongly to shallow cover and structure, particularly during low-light periods	Matted grass areas in shallow water (less than 3 feet) Rip rap banks with good access to deeper water Laydowns and woody cover in shallow water	Buzzbaits worked around shallow cover during low light conditions Swim Jigs worked through and around matted grass Finesse Jigs worked slowly along rip rap and hard structure	Crawfish actively moving in shallow areas Shad schools moving into creek arms and shallow flats	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	White Bass	52-68	Aggressively schooling and feeding on shad in shallow to mid-depth zones, following baitfish movements Moving frequently between points and flats, with most active feeding during low-light periods Utilizing vegetation edges as ambush points when chasing bait schools	Main lake points with access to deep water Shallow flats adjacent to creek channels Edges of weed beds near depth changes	Blade Baits worked vertically along point breaks Lipless Crankbaits parallel to weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) on shallow flats	Shad schools concentrating in creek arms and along points Small baitfish relating to remaining vegetation Young-of-year fish in shallow zones	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Crappie	55-68	Crappie are actively following shad schools as they migrate toward creek channels and deeper structure, feeding more aggressively as water temperatures cool Fish are transitioning from summer weed patterns to more open-water suspended patterns, particularly around channel bends and points	Creek channel bends where deeper water intersects with remaining weed edges Main lake points adjacent to creek channel movements Brush piles positioned in 12-18 feet of water near channel swings	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along creek channels and points to locate active schools Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') once schools are located Crappie Spider Rigging for comprehensive coverage of suspended fish	Shad schools migrating toward deeper water Small bluegills relating to remaining weed edges	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors
Fall	Muskie	52-68	Muskies are actively feeding to build reserves for winter, following large shad schools and responding aggressively to larger presentations Fish are transitioning between shallow weed edges and deeper structure, making daily movements based on water temperature and light conditions	Sharp breaking main lake points near river channel intersections Edges of remaining weed beds adjacent to deep water Wind-blown structures where shad schools are concentrated	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along breaklines and points Large Hair Jigs (Preacher) worked through suspended bait schools Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) cast to remaining weed edges	Shad schools congregating in large numbers White bass schooling on points Remaining shallow water baitfish	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse 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	36-45	Largemouth bass become more lethargic and concentrate in deeper areas near structure during winter, typically moving slower and feeding less frequently Fish tend to school more tightly in winter, often gathering around high-percentage areas that offer both depth and quick access to shallow feeding zones	Deep water adjacent to rip rap banks, especially where they intersect with points or creek channels Protected coves with deeper water access, particularly those featuring hard structure Main lake points with quick access to both shallow and deep water	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom contours near structure Football Jigs dragged methodically across hard bottom areas Lipless Crankbaits retrieved slowly through suspended fish	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water Crawfish in rocky areas, though less active than warmer months	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	White Bass	34-42	Schools actively feeding on shad near main lake points and sharp contours, suspending at varying depths based on bait location Fish moving between point tops and adjacent basins, following shad schools and showing consistent winter pattern	Main lake points with sharp contours dropping to 30 feet Deep basins adjacent to main lake points Point tops where schools are marking on electronics	Blade Baits worked with slow lift-and-drop presentation Damiki Rig hovering over suspended schools Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+)	Shad schools concentrated on main lake structure Suspended baitfish in basin areas	Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Crappie	38-45	Crappie are schooling tightly in deeper creek channels and brush, suspending near structural elements that provide both cover and access to forage Feeding periods are more concentrated during low-light conditions, with fish becoming more active when shad schools move through their holding areas	Deep creek channels with brush or timber, particularly at bends or intersections Deeper brush piles adjacent to creek channel edges Primary points near creek channel intersections	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') worked slowly through suspended schools Hover/Mid-Strolling along creek channels with electronics to locate schools Crappie Spider Rigging to cover water effectively at various depths	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water Small bluegills near brush structure	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Muskie	36-45	Muskies are likely to suspend near deep structure and main lake points, especially near congregations of shad Fish become more lethargic but will still feed opportunistically during warmer periods or stable weather	Deep main lake points with sharp contours dropping to 30 ft, especially those near river channel intersections Sharp breaks and channel edges that provide ambush points for suspended shad schools Protected coves and bays that may hold warmer water and baitfish	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with large profile baits near channel edges Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are marked on electronics Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through suspended bait schools	Shad schools congregating in deeper water White bass schooling near points and channel edges	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Evergreen Lake (IL)

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Rip rap banks that warm quickly and hold baitfish	Secondary points leading into spawning coves
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	White Bass	Main lake points adjacent to tributary entrances and creek channels	Secondary points with sharp contours in 15-25ft depth range
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Creek channels adjacent to spawning flats	Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Channel edges adjacent to spawning bays, especially where they intersect with main lake points	Sharp breaks and points near shallow spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow coves with firm bottom near deep water access	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	White Bass	Main lake points leading to spawning flats	Shallow rocky areas and gravel banks in 2-8 feet of water
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Deeper flooded brush adjacent to spawning flats (8-15 feet)	Creek channel bends near spawning coves
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation	River channel edges adjacent to spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points with access to deeper water near spawning pockets	Emerging vegetation edges in 4-8 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	White Bass	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays where fish stage for post-spawn recovery	Shallow flats with emerging weed growth where baitfish concentrate
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Creek channel edges where they intersect with spawning flats, especially near brush	Secondary points with access to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Sharp breaking main lake points adjacent to spawning bays	River channel edges with emerging weed growth
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Matted grass areas, particularly those with adjacent deeper water	Areas where shad are congregating near heavy vegetation
Summer	White Bass	Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with vegetation	Weed edges in 8-15 feet of water
Summer	Crappie	Creek channels and river channels where fish can escape dense weed growth	Channel bends and intersections where multiple travel corridors meet
Summer	Muskie	Weed edges and matted grass areas adjacent to deep water access	Main lake points with sharp contours dropping to 30ft
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Matted grass areas in shallow water (less than 3 feet)	Rip rap banks with good access to deeper water
Fall	White Bass	Main lake points with access to deep water	Shallow flats adjacent to creek channels
Fall	Crappie	Creek channel bends where deeper water intersects with remaining weed edges	Main lake points adjacent to creek channel movements
Fall	Muskie	Sharp breaking main lake points near river channel intersections	Edges of remaining weed beds adjacent to deep water
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep water adjacent to rip rap banks, especially where they intersect with points or creek channels	Protected coves with deeper water access, particularly those featuring hard structure
Winter	White Bass	Main lake points with sharp contours dropping to 30 feet	Deep basins adjacent to main lake points
Winter	Crappie	Deep creek channels with brush or timber, particularly at bends or intersections	Deeper brush piles adjacent to creek channel edges
Winter	Muskie	Deep main lake points with sharp contours dropping to 30 ft, especially those near river channel intersections	Sharp breaks and channel edges that provide ambush points for suspended shad schools

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas	Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	White Bass	Shad schools transitioning from deep winter areas to shallower pre-spawn locations	Small baitfish gathering in tributary areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad concentrations in creek channels	Small baitfish in brush piles
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Shad schools congregating near channel edges	White bass moving shallow for their own spawn
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools in pre-spawn staging areas	Crawfish emerging in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	White Bass	Shad (primary forage confirmed in lake reports)	Small Baitfish congregating in spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schools in creek channels	Small bluegill in brush areas
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Shad congregating in spawning bays	White bass moving shallow for their own spawn
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools beginning to form in post-spawn patterns	Crawfish active in rocky areas and around vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	White Bass	Shad schools beginning to migrate to shallow flats	Young-of-year baitfish becoming more abundant in the shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schools moving along creek channels	Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish near brush
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Shad schools transitioning from spawning areas	White bass along main lake structure
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools in and around vegetation	Bluegill relating to matted grass edges
Summer	White Bass	Shad schooling in upper water column	Small baitfish relating to weed edges
Summer	Crappie	Shad schools concentrated in and around creek channels	Small bluegill and young-of-year fish relating to weed edges
Summer	Muskie	Shad concentrated in weed edges and points	White Bass schools around main lake points
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish actively moving in shallow areas	Shad schools moving into creek arms and shallow flats
Fall	White Bass	Shad schools concentrating in creek arms and along points	Small baitfish relating to remaining vegetation
Fall	Crappie	Shad schools migrating toward deeper water	Small bluegills relating to remaining weed edges
Fall	Muskie	Shad schools congregating in large numbers	White bass schooling on points
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water	Crawfish in rocky areas, though less active than warmer months
Winter	White Bass	Shad schools concentrated on main lake structure	Suspended baitfish in basin areas
Winter	Crappie	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water	Small bluegills near brush structure
Winter	Muskie	Shad schools congregating in deeper water	White bass schooling near points and channel edges

Bait Colors by Season for Evergreen Lake (IL)

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	White Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	White Bass	Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	White Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	White Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Muskie	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	White Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors
Fall	Muskie	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	White Bass	Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Muskie	Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors Natural Baitfish Colors