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Spring Fishing Patterns on Fox River Oshkosh

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass48-58
  • Pre-spawn smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter depths to shallow staging areas, becoming more active with warming water
  • Fish are actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning, particularly targeting crawfish in rocky areas
  • Rock piles and rip rap in 5-7 foot depth range where crawfish are abundant
  • Transition areas between winter deep water and spawning flats
  • Dam structures with good sun exposure for early warming
  • Tubes worked slowly along rock structure
  • Drop Shot with finesse presentations for pressured fish
  • Football Jigs dragged through rocky areas
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Small baitfish in transitional areas
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Catfish55-68
  • During pre-spawn spring, catfish begin transitioning from winter holding areas to shallower spawning locations, becoming more active with warming water
  • Feeding activity increases significantly during dawn and dusk, with fish moving along channel edges and near structure to ambush prey
  • Deep holes near dam structures transitioning to adjacent flats
  • Rock piles and rip rap areas where water is beginning to warm
  • Channel edges near submerged vegetation
  • Live Bait Rigs
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Carolina Rigs
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Bluegill in and around vegetation
  • Minnows along channel edges
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Walleye38-48
  • Walleye are staging near spawning areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for the spawn. Fish are making gradual movements from deeper wintering areas toward shallow spawning grounds, particularly along the old river channel.
  • Most active during low-light periods (dawn/dusk), congregating near current breaks and rocky structures that will later serve as spawning sites
  • Rocky areas near dam structures with current breaks
  • Deep river channel edges adjacent to potential spawning flats
  • Rock piles and hard-bottom transitions in 8-15 foot depths
  • Blade Baits worked slowly along channel edges and near rocky structure
  • Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with slow, subtle movements
  • Live Bait Rigs with minnows near staging areas
  • Shad concentrations in pre-spawn staging areas
  • Small minnows near rocky structure
  • Crawfish becoming active in rocky areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Sauger45-55
  • Actively staging near dam areas and current breaks during pre-spawn, feeding opportunistically on shad
  • Fish holding at mid-depth ranges (10-19 feet) near structure, moving up and down in the water column based on forage movement
  • Dam areas with current breaks and deeper holes
  • River channel edges near hard bottom structure
  • Rock piles adjacent to deeper water
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Blade Baits
  • Live Bait Rigs
  • Shad
  • Small Bottom-Dwelling Baitfish
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth Bass58-72
  • Spawning phase smallmouth bass are actively establishing and guarding nests in shallow rocky areas, with males becoming increasingly territorial
  • Fish are making frequent transitions between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones, with water temperature of 70°F indicating peak spawning activity
  • Rock piles in 5-7 foot depth range, particularly those near spawning flats
  • Rocky shorelines and rip-rap areas with direct access to slightly deeper water
  • Protected coves with gravel or rock bottom composition
  • Drop Shot with finesse presentation, working slowly along rock structure
  • Ned Rigs fished with subtle movements near spawning areas
  • Tubes dragged slowly across rocky bottom
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Small baitfish relating to spawning areas
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)Catfish65-75
  • Catfish are transitioning to spawning behavior, moving from deeper winter holes to shallower spawning areas near rocky structure and riprap
  • Most active during dawn and dusk periods, with increased daytime activity as water warms
  • Males beginning to prepare and guard nest sites in cavities near structure
  • Rock piles and riprap areas near dam structures, especially in 5-7 foot depth range
  • Channel edges where they meet submerged vegetation
  • Deeper holes adjacent to spawning flats
  • Live Bait Rigs with slip sinkers for bottom presentation
  • Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') near structure
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around rocky areas
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Bluegill in shallow areas
  • Minnows gathering near spawning areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)Walleye42-52
  • Walleye actively moving to spawning areas near dams and rock structures with current breaks
  • Fish congregating in pre-spawn staging areas along river channel edges before moving shallow
  • Post-spawn fish transitioning back to deeper water, following baitfish movements
  • Dam areas with current breaks and rocky substrate
  • River channel edges adjacent to spawning flats
  • Rock piles in 5-7 foot depths
  • Blade Baits worked slowly along channel edges and current breaks
  • Live Bait Rigs with minnows near rocky spawning areas
  • Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with hair jigs around dam structures
  • Minnows concentrating in pre-spawn areas
  • Shad schools in slightly deeper water
  • Crawfish becoming active in rocky areas
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)Sauger45-55
  • Sauger are staging in pre-spawn areas near dams and current breaks, actively feeding before spawning
  • Fish are concentrating along hard bottom areas and river channel edges, often schooling in predictable locations
  • Dam areas and associated current breaks where pre-spawn fish stage
  • River channel edges with rock piles, particularly in 10-19 foot depths
  • Hard bottom staging areas near deeper wintering holes
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Blade Baits
  • Live Bait Rigs
  • Shad schools concentrated in pre-spawn staging areas
  • Small bottom-dwelling baitfish near rock piles
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass58-68
  • Post-spawn smallmouth are actively recovering and beginning to feed aggressively, primarily targeting crawfish and baitfish in moderate depths
  • Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, utilizing rock piles and rip rap as primary feeding zones
  • Rock piles and rip rap in 5-7 foot depth range
  • Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper summer haunts
  • Dam structures with good rock content
  • Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly along rock transitions
  • Tubes dragged and hopped through rocky areas
  • Ned Rigs worked methodically around structure
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Small baitfish schools forming in moderate depths
  • Young of year prey fish beginning to emerge
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Catfish65-80
  • Post-spawn catfish actively feeding to recover energy, primarily during dawn, dusk, and night hours
  • Moving between deeper holding areas (near dam structures) and shallower feeding zones along channel edges
  • Showing increased aggression towards prey, especially around structure and current breaks
  • Deep holes near dam structures (10-15 feet) adjacent to shallow feeding flats
  • Rock piles and rip rap areas, especially where they meet channel edges
  • Current breaks near submerged vegetation in 5-7 foot range
  • Live Bait Rigs with slow, bottom-focused presentation
  • Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly along structure edges
  • Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') near rock piles and dam structures
  • Crawfish emerging in warming waters
  • Bluegill in shallow vegetation
  • Minnows along channel edges
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)Walleye48-62
  • Post-spawn walleye are actively feeding to recover energy, utilizing river channels and current breaks near dams as primary feeding zones
  • Fish are becoming more active during daytime hours, with reports showing increased activity after noon
  • Moving between deeper holding areas and shallower feeding zones, following baitfish movements
  • River channel edges and current breaks, particularly near dam areas
  • Rocky structures and rock piles adjacent to deeper water
  • Transition areas between shallow and deep water where baitfish congregate
  • Blade Baits worked along channel edges and current breaks
  • Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') near rock structures
  • Live Bait Rigs with minnows in transition areas
  • Minnows
  • Shad
  • Small baitfish congregating near current breaks
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Sauger55-68
  • Post-spawn Sauger are actively feeding to recover energy, following shad schools and utilizing current breaks near dam areas
  • Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, holding at specific depth breaks (10-19 feet) near structure
  • Dam areas with current breaks and deeper holes
  • Rock piles along river channel edges
  • Mid-depth structural transitions (10-19 feet)
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
  • Blade Baits
  • Shad schools in mid-depth ranges
  • Small baitfish relating to rock structure
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
SummerSmallmouth Bass70-80
  • Actively feeding around hard structure, particularly during early morning periods, with high activity levels in 70-80°F water temperatures
  • Establishing feeding zones around rock piles, dams, and rip rap areas, showing aggressive pursuit of crawfish and baitfish
  • Dam structures and adjacent rip rap areas where current creates feeding opportunities
  • Rock piles in 5-7 foot depth range
  • Current breaks near hard structure providing ambush points
  • Drop Shot with finesse worms, particularly effective for targeting fish holding tight to structure
  • Football Jigs worked slowly along rock piles and rip rap
  • Inline Spinners near dam structures during early morning periods
  • Crawfish actively moving on rocky structure
  • Minnows concentrated around current breaks
  • Bluegill near structure edges
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
SummerCatfish70-80
  • Catfish are actively feeding during summer, especially during dawn, dusk, and nighttime hours when water temperatures peak
  • Fish are holding in deeper holes near structure during day, moving shallower to feed along channel edges and near vegetation at night
  • Deep holes adjacent to dam structures, especially where rock piles create ambush points
  • Channel edges where current meets submerged vegetation
  • Rip rap areas and rock piles, particularly during evening transition periods
  • Live Bait Rigs with bottom-bouncing presentation
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Carolina Rigs worked slowly along structure edges
  • Crawfish in rocky areas
  • Bluegill near vegetation
  • Minnows along channel edges
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
SummerWalleye68-75
  • During summer, walleye move deeper to find cooler water temperatures, typically holding in 15-25 foot depths during daylight hours
  • Most active feeding occurs during low light periods (dawn/dusk) when fish move shallower to feed on baitfish near structural elements
  • Fish relate strongly to river channel edges and dam areas where current provides oxygen and concentrates baitfish
  • Deep river channel edges adjacent to structure
  • Dam areas with current breaks and deep water access
  • Deep rock piles near submerged vegetation edges
  • Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along channel edges with crawler harnesses
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') near dam structures
  • Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along deep structure breaks
  • Shad concentrating in current areas
  • Crawfish on rocky structure
  • Small baitfish relating to weed edges
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
SummerSauger68-78
  • Moving to deeper, cooler water (15-25 feet) during peak summer months, especially during midday
  • Actively feeding during dawn and dusk periods near current breaks and structure
  • Suspending near thermocline during day, following shad schools
  • Deep holes near dam structures with current breaks
  • River channel edges with adjacent rock piles
  • Main lake points with access to deeper water
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Trolling Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
  • Shad schools suspending in the water column
  • Small bottom-dwelling baitfish near structure
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Fox River Oshkosh

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
FallSmallmouth Bass55-68
  • Smallmouth bass are actively feeding to build up energy reserves for winter, targeting both crawfish and baitfish near rocky structures and submerged vegetation
  • Fish are transitioning to slightly deeper water as temperatures cool, but still utilizing moderate depth zones of 5-15 feet
  • Rock piles and rip rap in 5-15 foot depth range
  • Edges of submerged vegetation adjacent to deeper water
  • Dam structures with good rock content
  • Drop Shot with finesse presentations along rock transitions
  • Football Jigs worked slowly along bottom structure
  • Tubes dragged and hopped across rocky areas
  • Crawfish seeking shelter in rocky areas
  • Small baitfish schools in transition areas
  • Juvenile perch around vegetation edges
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Green Colors
FallCatfish55-70
  • Catfish are actively feeding to build up reserves for winter, particularly during low-light periods and at night
  • Fish are transitioning to deeper water as temperatures cool, congregating near structure in deeper holes
  • Deep holes near dam structures, especially where current meets structure
  • Rock piles and rip rap areas in 8-15 foot depth range
  • Channel edges where submerged vegetation meets deeper water
  • Live Bait Rigs with cut bait or large nightcrawlers
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Carolina Rigs worked slowly along bottom structure
  • Crawfish seeking deeper water
  • Stunned or dying baitfish
  • Bottom-dwelling invertebrates
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
FallWalleye52-65
  • Walleye are following baitfish schools and actively feeding during low-light periods, particularly around river channel edges and submerged vegetation
  • Fish are transitioning to deeper structure during daylight hours but moving shallow to feed during dawn/dusk
  • River channel edges adjacent to submerged vegetation
  • Dam areas with current breaks and rock structure
  • Deep rock piles near feeding flats
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
  • Blade Baits
  • Shad schools congregating in deeper water
  • Crawfish in rocky areas
  • Small minnows around vegetation edges
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
FallSauger48-62
  • Sauger actively feeding on shad schools as baitfish congregate in deeper river channels and near dam areas
  • Fish transitioning to winter patterns, becoming more concentrated in deeper holes and current breaks
  • Aggressive feeding periods during low-light conditions, especially near structure transitions
  • Deep river channel bends with adjacent rock piles (15-25 feet)
  • Current breaks near dam structures
  • Deep holes with hard bottom structure
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Blade Baits
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
  • Shad schools concentrating in deeper water
  • Small bottom-dwelling baitfish
  • Young-of-year fish seeking deeper water
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
WinterCatfish38-45
  • Catfish become more lethargic and concentrate in deeper, stable temperature areas near dam structures and deep holes
  • Feeding windows are shorter and typically occur during warmer parts of the day, with fish often holding tight to structure
  • Deep holes near dam structures (15-25 feet)
  • Deep rock piles adjacent to river channel edges
  • Steep breaks where deep water meets structure
  • Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom in deep holes
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) near structure
  • Blade Baits worked slowly through suspended fish
  • Winter-stressed baitfish concentrated in deep water
  • Dormant or slow-moving crawfish near rock structure
  • Suspended schools of winter-pattern bluegill
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
WinterWalleye38-45
  • Walleye concentrating in deeper river channel areas near dams and current breaks, actively feeding during limited daylight hours
  • Fish staging in predictable locations near deep structure, moving shallower during low-light periods to feed
  • Deep river channel breaks near dam structures (15-25 feet)
  • Rocky transition areas between channel and flats (12-18 feet)
  • Current breaks and eddies near submerged structure
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+)
  • Blade Baits
  • Live Bait Rigs
  • Shad concentrations in deeper water
  • Small minnows near structure
  • Suspended baitfish schools
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Metallic Colors
WinterSauger34-45
  • Sauger concentrate in deeper holes near dam areas and river channel edges, often schooling in tight groups
  • Fish are more active during low-light periods, moving up to feed on baitfish near depth transitions
  • Deep holes near dam structures with current breaks
  • Main river channel edges and bends with rock pile structure
  • Deeper water transitions near tributary mouths
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Blade Baits
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
  • Shad schools concentrated in deeper water
  • Small baitfish near current breaks
  • Juvenile panfish near structure
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
IceWalleye34-39
  • Walleye concentrate in deeper river channel areas and near dam structures during ice season, often relating to bottom structure
  • Most active during dawn and dusk periods, with a secondary bite window during overcast conditions
  • Deep river channel edges in 15-25 foot depths
  • Rocky areas near dam structure
  • Transitional areas where rock piles meet channel edges
  • Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements near bottom
  • Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging during peak activity periods
  • Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set with live minnows along depth transitions
  • Shad schools concentrated in deeper water
  • Bottom-oriented minnows near structure
  • Dormant crawfish in rocky areas
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Fox River Oshkosh

SeasonSpeciesPrimary StructureSecondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth BassRock piles and rip rap in 5-7 foot depth range where crawfish are abundantTransition areas between winter deep water and spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CatfishDeep holes near dam structures transitioning to adjacent flatsRock piles and rip rap areas where water is beginning to warm
Spring (Pre-Spawn)WalleyeRocky areas near dam structures with current breaksDeep river channel edges adjacent to potential spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)SaugerDam areas with current breaks and deeper holesRiver channel edges near hard bottom structure
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth BassRock piles in 5-7 foot depth range, particularly those near spawning flatsRocky shorelines and rip-rap areas with direct access to slightly deeper water
Spring (Spawn)CatfishRock piles and riprap areas near dam structures, especially in 5-7 foot depth rangeChannel edges where they meet submerged vegetation
Spring (Spawn)WalleyeDam areas with current breaks and rocky substrateRiver channel edges adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)SaugerDam areas and associated current breaks where pre-spawn fish stageRiver channel edges with rock piles, particularly in 10-19 foot depths
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth BassRock piles and rip rap in 5-7 foot depth rangeTransition areas between spawning flats and deeper summer haunts
Spring (Post-Spawn)CatfishDeep holes near dam structures (10-15 feet) adjacent to shallow feeding flatsRock piles and rip rap areas, especially where they meet channel edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)WalleyeRiver channel edges and current breaks, particularly near dam areasRocky structures and rock piles adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)SaugerDam areas with current breaks and deeper holesRock piles along river channel edges
SummerSmallmouth BassDam structures and adjacent rip rap areas where current creates feeding opportunitiesRock piles in 5-7 foot depth range
SummerCatfishDeep holes adjacent to dam structures, especially where rock piles create ambush pointsChannel edges where current meets submerged vegetation
SummerWalleyeDeep river channel edges adjacent to structureDam areas with current breaks and deep water access
SummerSaugerDeep holes near dam structures with current breaksRiver channel edges with adjacent rock piles
FallSmallmouth BassRock piles and rip rap in 5-15 foot depth rangeEdges of submerged vegetation adjacent to deeper water
FallCatfishDeep holes near dam structures, especially where current meets structureRock piles and rip rap areas in 8-15 foot depth range
FallWalleyeRiver channel edges adjacent to submerged vegetationDam areas with current breaks and rock structure
FallSaugerDeep river channel bends with adjacent rock piles (15-25 feet)Current breaks near dam structures
WinterCatfishDeep holes near dam structures (15-25 feet)Deep rock piles adjacent to river channel edges
WinterWalleyeDeep river channel breaks near dam structures (15-25 feet)Rocky transition areas between channel and flats (12-18 feet)
WinterSaugerDeep holes near dam structures with current breaksMain river channel edges and bends with rock pile structure
IceWalleyeDeep river channel edges in 15-25 foot depthsRocky areas near dam structure

Primary Forage by Season

SeasonSpeciesPrimary ForageSecondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth BassCrawfish emerging from winter dormancySmall baitfish in transitional areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CatfishCrawfish emerging from winter dormancyBluegill in and around vegetation
Spring (Pre-Spawn)WalleyeShad concentrations in pre-spawn staging areasSmall minnows near rocky structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)SaugerShadSmall Bottom-Dwelling Baitfish
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth BassCrawfish emerging from winter dormancySmall baitfish relating to spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)CatfishCrawfish emerging from winter dormancyBluegill in shallow areas
Spring (Spawn)WalleyeMinnows concentrating in pre-spawn areasShad schools in slightly deeper water
Spring (Spawn)SaugerShad schools concentrated in pre-spawn staging areasSmall bottom-dwelling baitfish near rock piles
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth BassCrawfish emerging from winter dormancySmall baitfish schools forming in moderate depths
Spring (Post-Spawn)CatfishCrawfish emerging in warming watersBluegill in shallow vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)WalleyeMinnowsShad
Spring (Post-Spawn)SaugerShad schools in mid-depth rangesSmall baitfish relating to rock structure
SummerSmallmouth BassCrawfish actively moving on rocky structureMinnows concentrated around current breaks
SummerCatfishCrawfish in rocky areasBluegill near vegetation
SummerWalleyeShad concentrating in current areasCrawfish on rocky structure
SummerSaugerShad schools suspending in the water columnSmall bottom-dwelling baitfish near structure
FallSmallmouth BassCrawfish seeking shelter in rocky areasSmall baitfish schools in transition areas
FallCatfishCrawfish seeking deeper waterStunned or dying baitfish
FallWalleyeShad schools congregating in deeper waterCrawfish in rocky areas
FallSaugerShad schools concentrating in deeper waterSmall bottom-dwelling baitfish
WinterCatfishWinter-stressed baitfish concentrated in deep waterDormant or slow-moving crawfish near rock structure
WinterWalleyeShad concentrations in deeper waterSmall minnows near structure
WinterSaugerShad schools concentrated in deeper waterSmall baitfish near current breaks
IceWalleyeShad schools concentrated in deeper waterBottom-oriented minnows near structure

Bait Colors by Season for Fox River Oshkosh

SeasonSpeciesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Catfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Walleye
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Sauger
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)Catfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)Walleye
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)Sauger
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Catfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)Walleye
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Sauger
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
SummerSmallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
SummerCatfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Chartreuse Colors
SummerWalleye
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
SummerSauger
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
FallSmallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Green Colors
FallCatfish
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
FallWalleye
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
FallSauger
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
WinterCatfish
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Vibrant Craw Colors
WinterWalleye
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Metallic Colors
WinterSauger
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
IceWalleye
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors