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Gull Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 11, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Gull Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Bass actively moving into shallow pre-spawn staging areas, feeding aggressively to prepare for spawning Fish relating strongly to emergent vegetation in 0-4 foot range, showing increased activity levels with warming trends	Shallow reed beds in 0-4 foot range, especially those adjacent to slightly deeper water Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation Hard bottom areas near shoreline irregularities and points	Swim Jigs worked steadily through shallow cover Frogs/Toads worked over emerging vegetation Spinnerbaits parallel to reed edges	Bluegill concentrating in shallow areas Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	38-48	Walleyes are transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are most active during low-light periods, moving shallower in evenings and early mornings, dropping to adjacent deeper water during bright conditions	Rocky points and shoreline areas with gravel or rock substrate that warm quickly Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water, especially near potential spawning areas Protected bays with slightly warmer water temperatures	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom transitions Live Bait Rigs with minnows near bottom in staging areas Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with slow, subtle movements	Perch concentrated in pre-spawn areas Small baitfish gathering in warming shallow bays	Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Largemouth bass are actively moving into shallow spawning areas, focusing on lily pad fields and other shallow cover Fish are becoming more aggressive and territorial as they prepare spawning beds and defend territories	Lily pad fields in 0-4 feet of water Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation Hard bottom areas near shoreline structure	Wacky Rigs worked slowly through spawning areas Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around lily pads and vegetation Soft Jerkbaits for sight fishing spawning bass	Bluegill Small panfish in spawning areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-48	Walleye are moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly around rocky or gravel shorelines and points, most active during low light periods Fish are staging in pre-spawn locations near spawning grounds during daylight, moving into spawning areas during evening hours	Rocky points and gravel shorelines in 2-6 foot depths with nearby deeper water access Protected shallow bays with firm bottom composition Transitions from reed beds to harder bottom areas	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom transitions Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with subtle movements Blade Baits worked with slow, gentle lifts	Perch in the 2-4 inch range Small minnows gathering in spawning areas	Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Bass are actively feeding in shallow water areas, particularly around vegetation, as they recover from spawning and seek to replenish energy Fish are showing increased activity during low-light periods, especially during sunset as evidenced by the reported frog bite	Lily pad fields in 2-4 feet of water, especially those adjacent to slightly deeper water Shallow vegetation edges where bluegill are spawning Protected coves with emergent vegetation	Soft Jerkbaits (flukes) worked weightless around vegetation Swim Jigs worked through and around pad fields Frogs/Toads worked over vegetation, especially during low light periods	Bluegill, particularly those beginning their spawning activities Young of the year baitfish emerging in shallow areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	48-58	Post-spawn walleyes transitioning to main lake points, actively feeding during dawn/dusk periods and holding deeper during bright conditions Fish showing strong structure orientation due to shallow average depth and good light penetration to bottom	Main lake points, especially those adjacent to deeper water Weed edges and reed beds in 8-15 foot depth range Wind-swept shorelines with good bottom transitions	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Perch Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation	Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-82	Bass actively feeding in and around thick vegetation, especially during early morning and evening hours, with periodic movements to deeper adjacent areas during bright midday periods Establishing home ranges near primary forage zones, with aggressive territorial behavior around prime cover areas	Thick reed beds and lily pad fields in 2-6 feet of water Hard bottom areas adjacent to vegetation in 6-10 feet Shaded dock areas near deep water access	Frogs/Toads worked over thick vegetation during morning and evening hours Swim Jigs worked through lanes in vegetation and along edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in heavy cover during midday Wacky Rigs worked slowly in openings and edges when fish are less aggressive	Bluegill concentrated in vegetation Young of year baitfish schools Frogs and other amphibians	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-78	Walleye are suspending near deeper structure during daylight hours, moving to shallow feeding areas during dawn/dusk periods Fish are relating strongly to wind-driven edges and points, particularly on days with moderate chop During bright conditions, fish are holding tight to vegetation edges and deeper structure where light penetration meets their comfort zone	Weed edges and reed beds in 8-12 foot depth range Main lake points with access to deeper water Wind-swept shorelines with scattered rock or gravel substrate	Live Bait Rigs worked along weed edges and points Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with bottom bouncers and spinners Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') on wind-blown structure	Yellow Perch concentrating around weed edges Small baitfish utilizing vegetated areas for cover Crayfish active on rocky points and transitions	Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Gull Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Largemouth bass are transitioning to a more focused feeding pattern, targeting baitfish and moving onto hard-bottom areas adjacent to remaining reed vegetation Fish are becoming more structure-oriented and concentrated, with a preference for areas that combine hard bottom and vertical cover	Reed beds with hard bottom composition, particularly isolated patches Points and breaks near deep water access with remaining vegetation Hard bottom flats adjacent to deeper water with scattered vegetation	Buzzbaits worked through and around reed edges during low light periods Spinnerbaits parallel to reed edges when wind is present Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked methodically through reed patches	Bluegill holding tight to remaining vegetation Baitfish schools transitioning along reed edges	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Walleye	48-62	Walleye are transitioning to deeper haunts, following perch schools and actively feeding to build up reserves for winter Fish are more active during daylight hours compared to summer, especially on overcast days, due to moderate water clarity	Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with remnant vegetation Deep weed edges where they transition to rock or gravel Mid-depth flats (8-11 feet) with scattered rock and gravel	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') Live Bait Rigs	Yellow Perch concentrated in deeper vegetation edges Small baitfish schooling near points and structure	Purple 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	Walleye	45-55	During the late fall/early winter, walleye become more concentrated around specific structure, actively feeding on perch schools in preparation for winter Fish typically move shallower during low-light periods and deeper during bright conditions, with activity peaks during dawn and dusk	Main lake points with access to deeper water, especially those adjacent to reed beds Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range where vegetation is still green Sharp breaks and transitions near shoreline irregularities where perch schools congregate	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with aggressive jigging cadence during active periods Blade Baits worked with sharp snaps and long pauses along break lines Live Bait Rigs with larger minnows worked slowly along structure edges	Perch schools concentrated near structure Small baitfish relating to remaining green vegetation	Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Ice	Walleye	33-39	Walleye concentrate in predictable wintering holes, typically near the transition areas between shallow flats and deeper basins Most active during low-light periods (dawn/dusk) and on overcast days, with feeding windows typically lasting 2-3 hours	Deep structural elements adjacent to shallow feeding flats, particularly near points Deeper holes near reed bed edges where depths transition from 8-15 feet Main lake points with access to both shallow and deeper water	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements, particularly effective with live minnows Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging followed by long pauses Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along depth transitions with large minnows	Perch (primary forage based on fishing reports) Small minnows gathering near vegetation edges Juvenile panfish in deeper wintering areas	Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Gull Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow reed beds in 0-4 foot range, especially those adjacent to slightly deeper water	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and shoreline areas with gravel or rock substrate that warm quickly	Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water, especially near potential spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Lily pad fields in 0-4 feet of water	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and gravel shorelines in 2-6 foot depths with nearby deeper water access	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom composition
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Lily pad fields in 2-4 feet of water, especially those adjacent to slightly deeper water	Shallow vegetation edges where bluegill are spawning
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Main lake points, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Weed edges and reed beds in 8-15 foot depth range
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Thick reed beds and lily pad fields in 2-6 feet of water	Hard bottom areas adjacent to vegetation in 6-10 feet
Summer	Walleye	Weed edges and reed beds in 8-12 foot depth range	Main lake points with access to deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Reed beds with hard bottom composition, particularly isolated patches	Points and breaks near deep water access with remaining vegetation
Fall	Walleye	Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with remnant vegetation	Deep weed edges where they transition to rock or gravel
Winter	Walleye	Main lake points with access to deeper water, especially those adjacent to reed beds	Deep weed edges in 8-12 foot range where vegetation is still green
Ice	Walleye	Deep structural elements adjacent to shallow feeding flats, particularly near points	Deeper holes near reed bed edges where depths transition from 8-15 feet

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating in shallow areas	Crawfish becoming active in warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Perch concentrated in pre-spawn areas	Small baitfish gathering in warming shallow bays
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Small panfish in spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Perch in the 2-4 inch range	Small minnows gathering in spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill, particularly those beginning their spawning activities	Young of the year baitfish emerging in shallow areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Perch	Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated in vegetation	Young of year baitfish schools
Summer	Walleye	Yellow Perch concentrating around weed edges	Small baitfish utilizing vegetated areas for cover
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill holding tight to remaining vegetation	Baitfish schools transitioning along reed edges
Fall	Walleye	Yellow Perch concentrated in deeper vegetation edges	Small baitfish schooling near points and structure
Winter	Walleye	Perch schools concentrated near structure	Small baitfish relating to remaining green vegetation
Ice	Walleye	Perch (primary forage based on fishing reports)	Small minnows gathering near vegetation edges

Bait Colors by Season for Gull Lake

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

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