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Spring Fishing Patterns on Green River Lake

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth Bass52-65
  • Pre-spawn largemouth are actively transitioning from winter areas to spawning grounds, staging on transition areas and actively feeding to build energy reserves
  • Fish are moving shallower as water temperatures warm, particularly active in the 55-65°F range, with increased feeding activity
  • Points leading into spawning pockets, particularly those with rock or wood cover
  • Shallow creek areas less than 5 feet deep with stumps and laydowns
  • Bluff walls adjacent to spawning flats
  • Brush piles in transition areas between deep water and spawning flats
  • Spinnerbaits worked along points and laydowns
  • Football Jigs worked around stumps and rocky areas
  • Shallow to Medium diving crankbaits (0-12 feet) targeting transitional areas
  • Bladed Jigs worked through pre-spawn staging areas
  • Shad concentrating around points and transition areas
  • Bluegill in shallow spawning pockets near cover
  • Crawfish becoming active on rocky areas and points
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Spotted Bass52-62
  • Spotted bass are transitioning from winter patterns to spawning areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning
  • Fish are moving from deeper winter haunts to staging areas near spawning flats, particularly relating to transition zones
  • Rock transitions and points in 8-15 foot range adjacent to spawning flats
  • Brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range near spawning pockets
  • Secondary points with hard bottom composition leading into spawning coves
  • Shakey Heads worked slowly along rock transitions
  • Bladed Jigs around timber and transition areas
  • Football Jigs dragged on hard bottom areas
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Shad schools suspended near staging areas
  • Small bluegill near shallow cover
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass48-58
  • Smallmouth bass transitioning from winter deep water patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning
  • Fish becoming more aggressive as water temperatures warm, moving up to shallower rocky areas during sunny periods
  • Rocky transition areas between deep winter haunts and spawning flats (8-15 feet)
  • Main lake points with good rock structure and access to deeper water
  • Secondary points in major creek arms with boulder or rock structure
  • Blade Baits worked with vertical presentations along rocky transitions
  • Tubes dragged and hopped along rock structure
  • Ned Rigs worked slowly on points and transition areas
  • Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
  • Small baitfish schools in transition areas
  • Bottom-dwelling prey near rocky structure
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Crappie52-62
  • Crappie are staging in pre-spawn areas, suspending near deep timber and brush piles in 10-25+ feet of water, making vertical movements throughout the day
  • Fish are actively feeding on shad, showing preference for silver/white baitfish imitators, indicating increased feeding activity as they prepare for spawn
  • Deep standing timber in 10-25 foot depth range, particularly where it intersects with creek channels
  • Brush piles positioned near pre-spawn staging areas and migration routes
  • Creek mouth areas with vertical structure, especially those leading to spawning coves
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') - primary technique showing success in recent reports
  • Lipless Crankbaits - effective for actively feeding fish as noted in reports
  • Crappie Spider Rigging - effective for covering water and finding suspended fish
  • Shad - primary forage based on multiple reports and lake profile
  • Small baitfish - secondary forage during pre-spawn period
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth Bass54-68
  • Fish are in various spawning phases - some actively spawning on beds (62-68°F), others still pre-spawn and staging (54-64°F), showing typical spring transitional behavior
  • Pre-spawn fish are relating to staging areas near spawning flats, while spawning fish are establishing beds in protected pockets and coves
  • Secondary points in spawning pockets - holding pre-spawn fish
  • Protected areas in backs of coves with suitable spawning substrate
  • Steeper rocky banks and bluff walls - staging areas for pre-spawn fish
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) - especially effective for bed fishing and working shallow cover
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) - successful for suspended pre-spawn fish
  • Finesse Jigs - productive around rocky areas and staging points
  • Crawfish - primary forage during pre-spawn period
  • Shad - becoming more active in creek mouths and on points
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Spawn)Spotted Bass58-68
  • Spotted bass transitioning through pre-spawn to spawn phases, moving from deeper staging areas to spawning flats
  • Males actively guarding nests in protected areas while females move between spawning areas and nearby feeding zones
  • Aggressive territorial behavior around nesting sites, particularly responsive to intrusive baits
  • Protected rocky pockets and coves with gravel or small rock bottom composition
  • Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats in 5-15 foot range
  • Deeper staging areas near spawning flats with brush piles and stumps in 15-25 foot range
  • Shakey Heads worked slowly around spawning areas and transition zones
  • Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations to visible beds and structure
  • Finesse Jigs worked methodically through spawning pockets
  • Soft Jerkbaits for targeting pre-spawn fish moving up to spawning areas
  • Crawfish emerging in warming waters
  • Small bluegill and sunfish in spawning areas
  • Shad schools in adjacent deeper water
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
  • Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth Bass55-65
  • Pre-spawn to spawning smallmouth bass staging on transition areas between winter deep water and spawning flats
  • Males aggressively defending nests in protected rocky areas, while females move between spawning areas and deeper recovery zones
  • Protected rocky pockets and small coves with gravel/rock mix in 2-8 foot depth
  • Secondary points with boulder/rock structure adjacent to deeper water
  • Shallow rock/bluff transitions near spawning flats
  • Tubes worked slowly around rocky areas and potential nest sites
  • Soft Jerkbaits with long pauses to trigger defensive strikes
  • Ned Rigs dragged along transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water
  • Crawfish emerging from winter patterns and becoming more active
  • Small baitfish gathering in pre-spawn areas
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)Crappie58-68
  • Staging in pre-spawn areas near shallow flats and moving into spawning areas as water temperatures stabilize
  • Males creating and guarding nests in protected areas while females stage slightly deeper
  • Aggressive feeding periods during pre-spawn, becoming more territorial during actual spawn
  • Protected coves and creek arms with depths of 2-6 feet
  • Shallow brush piles near spawning flats
  • Creek mouth transitions leading to spawning areas
  • Crappie Dock Shooting
  • Bobbers
  • Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)
  • Shad (primary forage base)
  • Small bluegill and young-of-year panfish
  • Various minnow species
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth Bass62-72
  • Post-spawn bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy
  • Fish are utilizing laydowns and brush piles as primary ambush points, particularly in the 15-foot depth range
  • Bass are staging around points and pockets, with some fish still completing spawning activities
  • Laydowns and brush piles on bluff walls in 15-foot depth range
  • Points and secondary points near spawning pockets
  • Shallow protected areas with natural wood cover
  • Texas Rigs (Worming) with creature baits around laydowns
  • Drop Shot targeting brush piles and bluff walls
  • Shakey Heads worked along points and transitions
  • Crawfish in rocky areas and around wood cover
  • Small bluegill moving shallow
  • Shad starting to school in creek channels
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Spotted Bass62-72
  • In post-spawn, spotted bass are recovering from spawning and beginning to feed actively again, focusing on rocky points and deeper structure transitions
  • Fish are gradually moving from spawning areas to summer haunts, staging at intermediary points with good access to both shallow and deep water
  • Rocky points with access to deep water, especially those near spawning pockets
  • Brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range
  • Ledges and drop-offs in 20-30 foot depth range with nearby shallow flats
  • Football Jigs worked slowly along rocky transitions
  • Shakey Heads on points and near brush
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for actively feeding fish
  • Drop Shot when fish are suspended near structure
  • Crawfish on rocky areas and points
  • Shad schools starting to group up in deeper water
  • Small bluegill and perch near brush and timber
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass58-68
  • Active feeding behavior in post-spawn recovery phase, targeting both crawfish and shad in transition areas
  • Moving between shallow and mid-depth rocky areas (5-15 feet) throughout the day, using boulder fields and bluff walls as primary holding areas
  • Rocky points and transitions adjacent to spawning flats
  • Bluff walls with boulder fields in 8-15 foot range
  • Secondary points with mixed rock and brush structure
  • Tubes worked along rocky transitions
  • Ned Rigs dragged through boulder fields
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for actively feeding fish
  • Crawfish emerging in rocky areas
  • Small shad schools in transition areas
  • Young of year bluegill beginning to appear
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Crappie65-75
  • During post-spawn, crappie are transitioning back to deeper water, typically suspending near vertical structure. They remain actively feeding to recover energy from spawning.
  • Fish are showing suspended feeding patterns, relating strongly to shad schools and utilizing the extensive standing timber and brush piles as ambush points
  • Deep standing timber in 10-25 feet of water, especially near creek channel intersections
  • Brush piles positioned on main lake points and creek mouths
  • Suspended cover near primary creek channels where shad are present
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)
  • Shad schools suspending near structure
  • Small sunfish around brush piles
  • Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
SummerLargemouth Bass75-85
  • Fish are establishing deep summer patterns, primarily holding on offshore structure during daylight hours with feeding periods early and late in the day
  • Actively feeding on both crawfish and bluegill around deep structure, showing preference for bottom-oriented presentations
  • Offshore ledges in 10-25 foot depth range with brush piles or rock
  • Main lake and secondary points in 10-12 foot depth
  • Brush piles in creek draws and channels
  • Drop Shot with finesse baits for pressured fish on offshore structure
  • Football Jigs worked slowly along ledges and rocky areas
  • Shakey Heads around brush piles and points
  • Crawfish around rocky ledges and structure
  • Bluegill relating to brush piles and cover
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Light Neutral Colors
SummerSpotted Bass72-85
  • During summer, spotted bass typically move deeper during midday, holding on ledges and brush piles in the 20-30 foot range, actively feeding during dawn and dusk periods
  • Fish are relating strongly to deep structure like standing timber and brush piles, using these as ambush points to target shad and crawfish
  • Ledges in 20-30 foot depth range with proximity to deep timber
  • Brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range
  • Rocky areas with good hard bottom composition near deep water
  • Football Jigs worked slowly along rocky ledges and hard bottom areas
  • Drop Shot near brush piles and standing timber
  • Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) along ledges and depth transitions
  • Crawfish on rocky bottom areas and ledges
  • Shad schools suspending near timber and brush
  • Small baitfish relating to structure
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
SummerSmallmouth Bass72-82
  • Actively feeding on rock-dwelling prey like crawfish and baitfish, utilizing both shallow and mid-depth structure in 7-10 foot range
  • Showing both aggressive chase behavior (reaction to chatterbaits) and methodical bottom feeding (response to shakey heads)
  • Moving between shallow laydowns and deeper rock structure throughout the day based on feeding opportunities
  • Rock and boulder fields in 7-10 foot depth range
  • Shallow laydowns and submerged logs near rocky transitions
  • Rocky points and transitions with mixed hard bottom
  • Bladed Jigs worked steadily through rocky areas
  • Shakey Heads worked methodically around laydowns and rock structure
  • Drop Shot presented vertically along deeper rock edges
  • Crawfish in rocky areas
  • Small bluegill/panfish around laydowns
  • Shad in open water near structure
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
SummerCrappie72-85
  • Crappie are suspending near deep standing timber and brush piles in 15-25 feet, moving deeper during midday heat
  • Fish are schooling around shad concentrations, with most active feeding during early morning and evening periods
  • Deep standing timber in 15-25 foot depth range with nearby access to creek channels
  • Brush piles positioned near creek mouth intersections with the main lake
  • Main lake points with vertical structure that provide shade during sunny periods
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') around brush piles and timber during low light periods
  • Crappie Spider Rigging along creek channel edges and point transitions
  • Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) when fish are actively chasing shad in open water
  • Shad schools suspending in the water column
  • Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish around brush and timber
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Metallic Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Green River Lake

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
FallLargemouth Bass54-79
  • Bass are actively following and feeding on migrating shad schools, transitioning between shallow flats and deeper structure
  • Fish showing mixed depth patterns - some relating to shallow baitfish (3-10ft) while others holding on deeper structure (15-25ft)
  • Main lake points and flats where shad are congregating (3-10ft)
  • Deep brush piles in 15-25 foot range
  • Ledges with rock structure in 12-20 foot range
  • Shallow Diving Crankbaits worked around baitfish schools on flats
  • Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) slowly retrieved near brush piles
  • Spinnerbaits worked around points and baitfish schools
  • Shakey Heads and Ned Rigs worked slowly on deeper structure
  • Shad (primary forage based on multiple reports)
  • Crawfish (secondary forage, particularly around rocky structure)
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
FallSpotted Bass64-69
  • Actively chasing shad in 20-30 foot depths, with surface feeding activity indicating aggressive behavior patterns
  • Relating to deeper structure (stumps, brush piles) in 15-25 foot range, using these areas as ambush points
  • Main lake ledges in 20-30 foot depth range
  • Stumps and brush piles in 15-25 foot depth
  • Rocky areas with hard bottom structure
  • Structure Jigs worked slowly around stumps and brush
  • Hover/Mid-Strolling for suspended fish chasing shad
  • Finesse Jigs for pressured fish around brush piles
  • Shad (primary forage based on surface feeding activity)
  • Crawfish (evidenced by success with jigs on hard bottom areas)
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Craw Colors
FallSmallmouth Bass52-68
  • Aggressively feeding on shad and crawfish to build energy reserves for winter, particularly during low-light periods
  • Following baitfish schools as they migrate to deeper creek arms and main lake points
  • Transitioning between summer and winter patterns, making both shallow and deep presentations effective
  • Main lake points with rock-to-bluff transitions
  • Deep brush piles adjacent to rocky structure in 15-25 foot range
  • Creek arm channel swings with boulder or rock structure
  • Blade Baits worked vertically along deep structure edges
  • Drop Shot with finesse presentations around brush piles
  • Spybaits worked through suspended fish zones
  • Football Jigs dragged along rocky transitions
  • Shad schools migrating to deeper water
  • Crawfish still active on rocky structure
  • Small sunfish around brush piles
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Metallic Colors
FallCrappie55-68
  • Crappie are transitioning deeper and schooling heavily around vertical structure, following shad movements into creek arms and deeper main lake areas
  • Feeding activity increases as water temperatures cool, with fish actively pursuing bait schools in the 10-25 foot range
  • Deep standing timber in 10-25 feet of water, especially near creek channels
  • Main lake points with access to deep water
  • Brush piles positioned near creek channel swings
  • Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')
  • Crappie Spider Rigging
  • Hover/Mid-Strolling
  • Shad schools suspending in mid-depth ranges
  • Small sunfish around brush and timber
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Metallic Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

SeasonSpeciesWater TempBehavioral PatternsKey LocationsBest TechniquesForage TypesBait Colors
WinterLargemouth Bass45-52
  • Fish are concentrated in deep winter holding areas, particularly along bluff walls and channel swings, with active feeding periods despite cold conditions
  • Bass are grouping up in predictable winter locations, showing preference for vertical structure and responding well to slow, methodical presentations
  • Bluff walls adjacent to deep water, especially where they intersect with channel swings
  • Deep brush piles in 15-25 foot range near channel ledges
  • Main lake points with access to deep water
  • Finesse Jigs worked slowly along bluff walls and channel swings
  • Football Jigs dragged through deeper brush piles and along ledges
  • Shakey Heads worked vertically for suspended fish near structure
  • Crawfish in rocky areas and along bluff walls
  • Suspended shad in channel swings and near deep structure
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Green Colors
WinterSpotted Bass45-55
  • Spotted bass suspend near deep structure and congregate in schools, moving deeper during coldest periods
  • Fish become more lethargic but will still feed actively during warming trends and stable weather
  • Deep brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range
  • Rocky points and ledges transitioning into deeper water
  • Deep structural elements near primary creek channels
  • Drop Shot with slow, subtle presentations
  • Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended fish
  • Football Jigs dragged slowly along bottom structure
  • Shad schools concentrated in deeper water
  • Crawfish in rocky areas during warmer winter days
  • Small baitfish relating to brush piles
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Metallic Colors
WinterSmallmouth Bass38-45
  • Smallmouth bass are concentrated in deeper wintering holes near main lake points and bluff walls, typically schooling in tight groups
  • Feeding periods are reduced but more intense when they occur, often during warmer afternoon periods
  • Fish are typically suspending near bottom structure but will move up in the water column to feed on passing shad schools
  • Deep rock structures and bluff walls in 20-30 foot range, especially near points
  • Brush piles positioned near deep rock transitions
  • Secondary points with access to deep water
  • Blade Baits worked vertically with slow lifts and drops
  • Drop Shot with subtle movements near bottom structure
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) with hair jigs
  • Suspended shad schools in deeper water
  • Inactive crawfish in rocky areas
  • Small baitfish relating to brush piles
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
WinterCrappie38-45
  • Crappie are schooling in deep water, suspended near standing timber and brush piles in 15-25 feet
  • Fish are maintaining relatively stable positions near vertical structure, making slow movements to follow shad schools
  • Deep standing timber in 15-25 feet of water
  • Brush piles near creek channel bends
  • Deep water staging areas near creek mouths
  • Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+)
  • Ice Fishing Jigs
  • Damiki Rig
  • Shad schools suspended in deep water
  • Small baitfish relating to deep structure
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Green River Lake

SeasonSpeciesPrimary StructureSecondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth BassPoints leading into spawning pockets, particularly those with rock or wood coverShallow creek areas less than 5 feet deep with stumps and laydowns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Spotted BassRock transitions and points in 8-15 foot range adjacent to spawning flatsBrush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range near spawning pockets
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth BassRocky transition areas between deep winter haunts and spawning flats (8-15 feet)Main lake points with good rock structure and access to deeper water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CrappieDeep standing timber in 10-25 foot depth range, particularly where it intersects with creek channelsBrush piles positioned near pre-spawn staging areas and migration routes
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth BassSecondary points in spawning pockets - holding pre-spawn fishProtected areas in backs of coves with suitable spawning substrate
Spring (Spawn)Spotted BassProtected rocky pockets and coves with gravel or small rock bottom compositionSecondary points adjacent to spawning flats in 5-15 foot range
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth BassProtected rocky pockets and small coves with gravel/rock mix in 2-8 foot depthSecondary points with boulder/rock structure adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Spawn)CrappieProtected coves and creek arms with depths of 2-6 feetShallow brush piles near spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth BassLaydowns and brush piles on bluff walls in 15-foot depth rangePoints and secondary points near spawning pockets
Spring (Post-Spawn)Spotted BassRocky points with access to deep water, especially those near spawning pocketsBrush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth BassRocky points and transitions adjacent to spawning flatsBluff walls with boulder fields in 8-15 foot range
Spring (Post-Spawn)CrappieDeep standing timber in 10-25 feet of water, especially near creek channel intersectionsBrush piles positioned on main lake points and creek mouths
SummerLargemouth BassOffshore ledges in 10-25 foot depth range with brush piles or rockMain lake and secondary points in 10-12 foot depth
SummerSpotted BassLedges in 20-30 foot depth range with proximity to deep timberBrush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range
SummerSmallmouth BassRock and boulder fields in 7-10 foot depth rangeShallow laydowns and submerged logs near rocky transitions
SummerCrappieDeep standing timber in 15-25 foot depth range with nearby access to creek channelsBrush piles positioned near creek mouth intersections with the main lake
FallLargemouth BassMain lake points and flats where shad are congregating (3-10ft)Deep brush piles in 15-25 foot range
FallSpotted BassMain lake ledges in 20-30 foot depth rangeStumps and brush piles in 15-25 foot depth
FallSmallmouth BassMain lake points with rock-to-bluff transitionsDeep brush piles adjacent to rocky structure in 15-25 foot range
FallCrappieDeep standing timber in 10-25 feet of water, especially near creek channelsMain lake points with access to deep water
WinterLargemouth BassBluff walls adjacent to deep water, especially where they intersect with channel swingsDeep brush piles in 15-25 foot range near channel ledges
WinterSpotted BassDeep brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot rangeRocky points and ledges transitioning into deeper water
WinterSmallmouth BassDeep rock structures and bluff walls in 20-30 foot range, especially near pointsBrush piles positioned near deep rock transitions
WinterCrappieDeep standing timber in 15-25 feet of waterBrush piles near creek channel bends

Primary Forage by Season

SeasonSpeciesPrimary ForageSecondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth BassShad concentrating around points and transition areasBluegill in shallow spawning pockets near cover
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Spotted BassCrawfish emerging from winter dormancyShad schools suspended near staging areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth BassCrawfish emerging from winter dormancySmall baitfish schools in transition areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)CrappieShad - primary forage based on multiple reports and lake profileSmall baitfish - secondary forage during pre-spawn period
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth BassCrawfish - primary forage during pre-spawn periodShad - becoming more active in creek mouths and on points
Spring (Spawn)Spotted BassCrawfish emerging in warming watersSmall bluegill and sunfish in spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth BassCrawfish emerging from winter patterns and becoming more activeSmall baitfish gathering in pre-spawn areas
Spring (Spawn)CrappieShad (primary forage base)Small bluegill and young-of-year panfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth BassCrawfish in rocky areas and around wood coverSmall bluegill moving shallow
Spring (Post-Spawn)Spotted BassCrawfish on rocky areas and pointsShad schools starting to group up in deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth BassCrawfish emerging in rocky areasSmall shad schools in transition areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)CrappieShad schools suspending near structureSmall sunfish around brush piles
SummerLargemouth BassCrawfish around rocky ledges and structureBluegill relating to brush piles and cover
SummerSpotted BassCrawfish on rocky bottom areas and ledgesShad schools suspending near timber and brush
SummerSmallmouth BassCrawfish in rocky areasSmall bluegill/panfish around laydowns
SummerCrappieShad schools suspending in the water columnSmall bluegill and juvenile sunfish around brush and timber
FallLargemouth BassShad (primary forage based on multiple reports)Crawfish (secondary forage, particularly around rocky structure)
FallSpotted BassShad (primary forage based on surface feeding activity)Crawfish (evidenced by success with jigs on hard bottom areas)
FallSmallmouth BassShad schools migrating to deeper waterCrawfish still active on rocky structure
FallCrappieShad schools suspending in mid-depth rangesSmall sunfish around brush and timber
WinterLargemouth BassCrawfish in rocky areas and along bluff wallsSuspended shad in channel swings and near deep structure
WinterSpotted BassShad schools concentrated in deeper waterCrawfish in rocky areas during warmer winter days
WinterSmallmouth BassSuspended shad schools in deeper waterInactive crawfish in rocky areas
WinterCrappieShad schools suspended in deep waterSmall baitfish relating to deep structure

Bait Colors by Season for Green River Lake

SeasonSpeciesBait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Spotted Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)Crappie
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Spawn)Spotted Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
  • Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)Crappie
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Largemouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Spotted Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)Smallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)Crappie
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Chartreuse Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
SummerLargemouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Light Neutral Colors
SummerSpotted Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Natural Baitfish Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
SummerSmallmouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Green Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
SummerCrappie
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Metallic Colors
FallLargemouth Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
FallSpotted Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Natural Craw Colors
FallSmallmouth Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Metallic Colors
FallCrappie
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors
  • Metallic Colors
WinterLargemouth Bass
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
  • Green Colors
WinterSpotted Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Natural Craw Colors
  • Metallic Colors
WinterSmallmouth Bass
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Dark Neutrals
WinterCrappie
  • Natural Shad Colors
  • Metallic Colors
  • Light Neutral Colors