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Green Lake (48)

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 13, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Green Lake (48)

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Bass are actively staging for spawn, moving from deeper winter areas to pre-spawn locations in 4-6 feet of water, especially in warmer protected areas Fish are showing increased feeding activity and responding well to moving baits, particularly around shallow flats and dead lily patches	Shallow sand flats and dead lily patches in 4-6 feet, particularly in the warmer southwest corner Protected areas between docks where water warms faster Flat basins transitioning to spawning areas	Bladed Jigs (Chatterbaits) worked around docks and through staging areas Swim Jigs worked steadily through potential staging areas Hard Jerkbaits worked in shallow flats and near dead vegetation	Bluegill moving shallow and becoming more active in warming waters Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	42-52	Northern Pike are moving into shallow bays and backwater areas preparing for spawning, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are most active during warmer parts of the day, utilizing shoreline structure and newly emerging vegetation as ambush points	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water Areas around Lindbergh Point, particularly the shallow flats adjacent to deeper water Protected coves with dark bottoms that warm up quickly	Spinnerbaits worked slowly along emerging weed edges and points Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) retrieved steadily through shallow areas Live Bait Rigs with large minnows near structure	Shallow water baitfish schools Young-of-year panfish Suckers moving into spawning areas	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Crappie are transitioning from winter deep-water patterns to shallower pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise Fish are beginning to form loose schools near spawning areas, feeding more aggressively to prepare for spawning	Secondary points and creek channels leading to spawning coves, typically in 8-12 foot depths Submerged vegetation edges near shallow flats where early growth is starting Protected coves with abundant cover, particularly on the northern banks that warm first	Crappie Spider Rigging - Allows for precise depth control and covering water efficiently to locate transitioning schools Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) - Effective for targeting suspended fish and finding active schools Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') - Perfect for working deeper staging areas where fish are holding tight to structure	Small minnows congregating near warming shallow areas Early-season insects starting to become active in the warming waters	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-68	Largemouth bass are in pre-spawn to spawning mode, actively moving into shallow areas to establish nesting sites near cover Fish are becoming increasingly aggressive and territorial, particularly around shoreline structure and emerging vegetation	Shallow areas (3-5 ft) in front of docks with emerging weed growth Protected shoreline areas with developing vegetation Lindberg Point, particularly areas transitioning from deeper water to spawning flats	Bladed Jigs worked slowly through shallow cover Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around dock posts and vegetation Spinnerbaits parallel to shoreline structure	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-52	Northern Pike are in shallow, weedy bays and backwater areas for spawning, typically right after ice-out Aggressive feeding periods occur pre and post-spawn, with fish actively patrolling shallow areas	Shallow, weedy bays with emerging vegetation in 2-6 feet of water Areas near Lindbergh Point where shallow water meets deeper transitions Protected backwater areas with soft bottom and emerging vegetation	Inline Spinners worked slowly through shallow spawning areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) presented just above emerging vegetation Spinnerbaits worked parallel to emerging weed edges	Spawning minnows in shallow areas Young-of-year panfish Small pike (cannibalistic feeding)	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappie are moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly in protected coves and around vegetation, typically holding in 2-6 foot depths Males are establishing and guarding nests while females stage slightly deeper, moving in periodically to spawn Fish are aggressive and territorial during this period, actively feeding between spawning activities	Protected shallow coves with submerged vegetation in 2-6 foot depths Secondary points leading into spawning bays Shallow vegetation edges near deeper water access	Crappie Dock Shooting Bobbers Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)	Small minnows Emerging aquatic insects Small juvenile fish	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	68-77	Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively feeding and establishing summer patterns, with fish splitting between shallow bluegill-oriented fish and deeper weed-edge fish Fish are showing two distinct daily patterns - aggressive feeding in shallower water during morning/evening, and moving to deeper weed edges during bright conditions	Weed edges in 8-12 feet of water, especially where submerged vegetation is just starting to grow Docks with nearby deep water access and vegetation Shallow grass flats, particularly during lower light conditions	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked through submerged vegetation Bladed Jigs around grass flats Drop Shot for deeper weed edge fish Structure Jigs for dock skipping	Bluegill Young of year baitfish	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	52-65	Post-spawn pike are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily hunting in shallow to mid-depth zones near emerging weed growth Fish are utilizing points and bays as primary feeding zones, taking advantage of baitfish concentrations in warming shallows	Shallow bays with emerging weed growth in 5-8 feet of water Points with access to deeper water, especially Lindbergh Point Weed edges developing in 8-12 feet of water	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to developing weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near points Inline Spinners in shallow bays with emerging vegetation	Shallow water baitfish schools Young-of-year panfish Emerging juvenile perch	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Moving from spawning areas to early summer patterns, transitioning through various depths while actively feeding to recover from spawn Forming loose schools near submerged vegetation edges and along points, becoming more active during morning and evening periods	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot depth range Secondary points near spawning bays Deeper brush piles adjacent to spawning flats	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Small minnows gathering around emerging vegetation Aquatic insects active in the warming waters Young-of-year baitfish beginning to appear	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	74-85	Bass are holding on deep weed edges in 12-15 foot range, actively feeding during lower light periods and responding well to slow-moving presentations Fish are moving in groups along main lake structure, particularly around Lindberg Point, and showing preference for areas where vegetation meets hard structure	Deep weed edges in 12-15 foot range, particularly where coontail meets harder bottom Main lake points with mixed vegetation and rock, especially Lindberg Point Docks providing shade during hot periods	Ned Rigs worked slowly over weed edges at 1mph or slower Drop Shot along deep weed edges and points Structure Jigs with pork trailer worked slowly through vegetation Bladed Jigs with electric shad profile baits for active fish	Bluegill concentrating around weed edges Minnows schooling near points and dock areas Crawfish active around rocky structure	Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	70-85	Pike are actively hunting along weed edges in 14-16 foot depths, particularly during windy conditions, showing classic ambush behavior Fish are seeking cooler water during peak summer heat, relating strongly to deep weed edges and transitional areas	Deep weed edges in 14-16 feet of water Lindbergh Point structural areas with vegetation Complex shoreline points and bays with vegetation transitions	Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with shad-style crankbaits outside weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked through vegetation transitions	Minnows along weed edges Young-of-year panfish in vegetation	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Crappie	80-85	Crappie are holding tight to submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot depths, requiring slow presentations due to warm water temperatures of 85°F Fish are showing preference for suspended positions just above weed tops, actively feeding during low light periods and requiring finesse presentations	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot depths Complex shoreline areas with coves and points containing vegetation Deeper weed edges near drop-offs providing thermal refuge	Ned Rigs worked slowly at 1 mph just above weed tops Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along weed edges Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') in pockets of vegetation	Minnows - primary forage as indicated in fishing reports Aquatic insects - secondary forage source around vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Green Lake (48)

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-68	Bass are actively feeding in preparation for winter, transitioning between summer and fall locations with fish found from shallow (7ft) to deeper (20ft) zones Fish showing aggressive behavior towards moving baits, particularly around vegetation edges and docks, with peak activity in shallow zones	Shallow docks with adjacent vegetation Weed bed edges and pockets in 7-15 foot range Main lake points (particularly Lindberg Point)	Buzzbaits around vegetation edges and points Wacky Rigs worked slowly around docks Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') slow-rolled over weed tops Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) swimming over weed beds	Bluegill Minnows	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	45-65	Pike transitioning from deep weed edges to shallower hunting grounds as water cools, becoming more aggressive in their feeding patterns Actively pursuing baitfish schools in bays and along points, with increased feeding activity during low-light periods	Weed edges in 8-12 feet of water, particularly near Lindbergh Point Shallow bays with remaining vegetation, especially where baitfish schools are present Points and structural transitions that intersect with baitfish migration routes	Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges and through scattered vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled near baitfish schools Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weed edges and point transitions	Schooling baitfish (shad and minnows) congregating in bays and along structure Young-of-year panfish seeking shelter in remaining vegetation	Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Crappie	55-68	Crappies are transitioning from summer patterns, actively feeding to build energy reserves for winter. They're becoming more concentrated in schools and following baitfish movements. Fish are primarily feeding during dawn and dusk periods, with increased activity on overcast days. They're utilizing the moderately stained water (1.9m secchi) to ambush prey near structure.	Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range, especially near points and creek channels Deeper brush piles and submerged timber adjacent to creek channels Secondary points with access to deeper water, particularly those with remaining vegetation	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along deep weed edges and points Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') for suspended schools near structure Crappie Spider Rigging to thoroughly cover water columns and find active fish	Young-of-year baitfish schools concentrating near structure Remaining insects and larvae in the vegetation Small bluegills and perch fry near weed edges	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	34-42	Active feeding in low-light periods along vegetation edges and points, using stained water to their advantage for ambush opportunities Concentrating near deeper weed edges and structural elements that provide both cover and access to baitfish schools	Deep weed edges in 12-16 feet of water, particularly near Lindbergh Point Complex shoreline points with access to deeper water Transition areas between weeds and open water where baitfish schools congregate	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with aggressive lift-drop presentations Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weed edges and points Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through transitional areas	Concentrated schools of minnows in deeper water Perch holding near weed edges	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Crappie	38-42	Crappies are schooling tightly in deeper basin areas of the lake, moving between feeding zones and deeper resting areas Fish are more lethargic, making slower, more methodical presentations necessary Schools tend to suspend at specific depths where comfort zones of temperature and oxygen meet	Deep basin areas away from shallow structure, typically in 15-25 foot range Transitional areas between the basin and shallower flats Deep holes near submerged vegetation edges	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Ice Fishing Jigs Damiki Rig	Small minnows in suspended schools Winter-hardy aquatic insects Young-of-year baitfish	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Assorted Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	33-39	Pike are likely to concentrate near baitfish schools in mid-depth flats (8-12 feet) adjacent to deep weed edges during ice season Most active during early morning and late afternoon, particularly on stable weather days In the stained water conditions, pike will be hunting in somewhat shallower zones where light penetration is optimal	Deep weed edges in 12-16 foot range, especially near Lindbergh Point Transitions between weeds and adjacent flats where baitfish school Protected bays with remaining green weeds, particularly near complex shoreline areas	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups with large live bait positioned at various depths Ice Fishing Spoons actively jigged to trigger reaction strikes Ice Fishing Jigs tipped with minnows for finesse presentation	Large Minnows/Baitfish Schools Small Panfish Winter-stressed Baitfish	Vibrant Assorted Colors Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors
Ice	Crappie	34-39	Crappies are schooling in open water basin areas, actively feeding on small insects and zooplankton Fish are suspended and mobile, requiring anglers to drill multiple holes to locate active schools	Deep basin areas away from shallow structure Transitions between basins and flats in 10-15 foot range Areas with concentrations of suspended baitfish on sonar	Ice Fishing Jigs with soft plastics, worked with subtle movements Ice Fishing Spoons tipped with waxworms or eurolarva Hover/Mid-Strolling suspended baits at fish-holding depth	Insects and zooplankton Small minnows	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Green Lake (48)

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow sand flats and dead lily patches in 4-6 feet, particularly in the warmer southwest corner	Protected areas between docks where water warms faster
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water	Areas around Lindbergh Point, particularly the shallow flats adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Secondary points and creek channels leading to spawning coves, typically in 8-12 foot depths	Submerged vegetation edges near shallow flats where early growth is starting
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow areas (3-5 ft) in front of docks with emerging weed growth	Protected shoreline areas with developing vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow, weedy bays with emerging vegetation in 2-6 feet of water	Areas near Lindbergh Point where shallow water meets deeper transitions
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Protected shallow coves with submerged vegetation in 2-6 foot depths	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges in 8-12 feet of water, especially where submerged vegetation is just starting to grow	Docks with nearby deep water access and vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging weed growth in 5-8 feet of water	Points with access to deeper water, especially Lindbergh Point
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot depth range	Secondary points near spawning bays
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 12-15 foot range, particularly where coontail meets harder bottom	Main lake points with mixed vegetation and rock, especially Lindberg Point
Summer	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges in 14-16 feet of water	Lindbergh Point structural areas with vegetation
Summer	Crappie	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot depths	Complex shoreline areas with coves and points containing vegetation
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shallow docks with adjacent vegetation	Weed bed edges and pockets in 7-15 foot range
Fall	Northern Pike	Weed edges in 8-12 feet of water, particularly near Lindbergh Point	Shallow bays with remaining vegetation, especially where baitfish schools are present
Fall	Crappie	Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range, especially near points and creek channels	Deeper brush piles and submerged timber adjacent to creek channels
Winter	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges in 12-16 feet of water, particularly near Lindbergh Point	Complex shoreline points with access to deeper water
Winter	Crappie	Deep basin areas away from shallow structure, typically in 15-25 foot range	Transitional areas between the basin and shallower flats
Ice	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges in 12-16 foot range, especially near Lindbergh Point	Transitions between weeds and adjacent flats where baitfish school
Ice	Crappie	Deep basin areas away from shallow structure	Transitions between basins and flats in 10-15 foot range

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill moving shallow and becoming more active in warming waters	Crawfish becoming more active in warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow water baitfish schools	Young-of-year panfish
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows congregating near warming shallow areas	Early-season insects starting to become active in the warming waters
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Spawning minnows in shallow areas	Young-of-year panfish
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows	Emerging aquatic insects
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of year baitfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow water baitfish schools	Young-of-year panfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows gathering around emerging vegetation	Aquatic insects active in the warming waters
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around weed edges	Minnows schooling near points and dock areas
Summer	Northern Pike	Minnows along weed edges	Young-of-year panfish in vegetation
Summer	Crappie	Minnows - primary forage as indicated in fishing reports	Aquatic insects - secondary forage source around vegetation
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Minnows
Fall	Northern Pike	Schooling baitfish (shad and minnows) congregating in bays and along structure	Young-of-year panfish seeking shelter in remaining vegetation
Fall	Crappie	Young-of-year baitfish schools concentrating near structure	Remaining insects and larvae in the vegetation
Winter	Northern Pike	Concentrated schools of minnows in deeper water	Perch holding near weed edges
Winter	Crappie	Small minnows in suspended schools	Winter-hardy aquatic insects
Ice	Northern Pike	Large Minnows/Baitfish Schools	Small Panfish
Ice	Crappie	Insects and zooplankton	Small minnows

Bait Colors by Season for Green Lake (48)

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Assorted Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	Vibrant Assorted Colors Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors
Ice	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

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