How to Fish Island Lake: Best Patterns & Techniques

Island Lake

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Island Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	45-58	Smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter depths to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are following a warming trend, moving from deeper wintering areas to secondary points and staging areas adjacent to eventual spawning flats	Secondary points with rock-to-sand transitions near potential spawning bays Steep rocky breaks on main lake points adjacent to spawning flats Deep water access areas near bull rushes with hard bottom composition	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom transitions Ned Rigs dragged on rocky points and transitions Drop Shot with small profile baits near staging areas	Crayfish emerging from winter dormancy Small baitfish schools in pre-spawn patterns Bottom-dwelling prey like gobies and sculpin	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	42-59	Pre-spawn pike are actively feeding in shallow zones, particularly around emerging vegetation and dock areas, preparing for spawning Fish are making transitional movements from deeper wintering areas to shallow spawning bays and backwaters Aggressive feeding behavior during daylight hours, especially during stable weather patterns	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water Dock areas with adjacent vegetation in 5-10 feet Transition areas between deeper water and spawning bays	Spinnerbaits worked slowly along vegetation edges and dock posts Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near surface Inline Spinners parallel to emerging weed edges	Young-of-year perch congregating in shallow areas Shallow-water baitfish schools Smaller pike and various panfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Pre-spawn walleyes staging near spawning areas, making daily movements between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning grounds Feeding actively during dawn and dusk periods, with increased daytime activity due to moderate water clarity	Rocky points and gravel shorelines in 4-8 feet of water for spawning preparation Adjacent deeper breaks in 12-15 feet for staging areas Irregular shoreline features near tributary inflows or current areas	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transition areas between spawning and staging zones Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with slow, deliberate presentations during prime feeding periods Blade Baits worked through staging areas when fish are more active	Small minnows congregating near spawning areas Juvenile perch in slightly deeper adjacent areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Bass are transitioning from winter depths to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active with warming temperatures Fish are beginning to feed more aggressively to prepare for spawning, particularly during warmer afternoons Moving along transition routes between deep winter areas and shallow spawning flats	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats Rocky areas and riprap that warm quickly in afternoon sun Deep weed edges in 8-13 feet transitioning to spawning areas	Lipless Crankbaits worked along transitional depth changes Bladed Jigs near emerging vegetation Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly over structure	Baitfish schools congregating near transition areas Early season crawfish becoming active in rocky areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-70	Staging and transitioning to spawning areas, with males preparing and guarding nests in shallow protected areas near hard bottom Aggressive territorial behavior around nests, with fish being more sight-oriented due to moderate water clarity	Protected shallow bays with gravel and boulder bottom composition (4-8 feet deep) Secondary points with mixed rock and gravel near deeper water access Areas with bull rushes adjacent to hard bottom spawning areas	Ned Rigs worked slowly around spawning areas and rock transitions Drop Shot with light weights for clear visibility and precise presentations Tubes dragged and hopped along rocky bottom areas	Crayfish emerging from winter hibernation Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	45-65	Pike actively feeding in shallow zones during spring spawning period, utilizing docks and adjacent vegetation as ambush points at 59°F Moving between spawning areas and feeding zones, showing increased aggression towards larger profile baits	Docks and adjacent shallow areas in 5-10 foot depth range Weed edges near spawning bays Protected bays with emerging vegetation	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to dock edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve Inline Spinners near emerging vegetation	Young-of-year baitfish schools Perch in shallow vegetation Suckers in spawning areas	Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Walleye are in pre-spawn to spawning mode, moving from deeper wintering areas to shallow rocky areas and tributary mouths. Males arrive first and stay longer, while females move in briefly to deposit eggs Most active during dawn and dusk periods, with increased daytime activity due to spring's lower light penetration and cooler temperatures	Rocky points and shorelines in 2-8 feet of water, particularly those with direct access to deeper water Tributary mouths and current areas with gravel or rock substrate Secondary points and shallow flats adjacent to spawning areas	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom with minnows Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with slow, subtle movements Blade Baits worked with short hops in spawning areas	Small Minnows gathering in spawning areas Young-of-year perch in shallow areas Smaller baitfish moving shallow with warming water	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	59-70	Largemouth bass are in spawning mode, with males preparing and guarding nests in shallow protected areas while females stage nearby in slightly deeper water Fish are most active during warmer parts of the day, particularly in afternoon when water temperatures peak Post-spawn fish begin transitioning to feeding areas near spawning flats, targeting abundant spring forage	Protected shallow bays and coves with firm bottom, especially near emerging vegetation Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats Dock areas providing overhead cover near spawning zones	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations to bedding fish Wacky Rigs for suspended pre/post spawn fish Soft Jerkbaits for covering water and targeting staging females	Minnows gathering in warming shallows Small bluegill beginning to become active in spawning areas Crawfish emerging in rocky areas as waters warm	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	65-75	Post-spawn smallmouth bass are actively feeding while recovering from the spawn, utilizing offshore structure with nearby shallow areas Fish are transitioning between spawning areas and early summer locations, making frequent moves between depths of 5-10 feet	Offshore structure with bull rushes in 5-10 feet of water Boulder fields surrounded by sand and gravel mixtures Points and breaks with rocky structure	Drop Shot Tubes Ned Rigs	Crayfish Small baitfish	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	55-65	Post-spawn pike actively feeding to recover energy, utilizing shallow to mid-depth areas (5-10 ft) near vegetation and structure Most aggressive during early morning and evening hours due to moderate water clarity (2.7m Secchi), following baitfish movements	Weed edges and emerging vegetation beds in 5-10 foot depth range Dock areas with adjacent vegetation providing ambush points Secondary points and bays where baitfish concentrate	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges and dock lines Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near structure Inline Spinners in open pockets between vegetation	Young-of-year panfish emerging in shallow zones Baitfish schools moving along vegetation edges Small pike and juvenile fish in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	55-68	Post-spawn walleyes are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer feeding locations, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are most active during dawn and dusk periods, taking advantage of the moderate water clarity for feeding	Secondary points and inside turns adjacent to spawning areas Emerging weed edges in 8-15 foot depth range Offshore humps and reefs transitioning from shallow to deep water	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') around structure Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weed edges	Small perch and juvenile yellow perch Shiners and small minnows Young of the year panfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	59-70	Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively recovering and feeding, transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns Fish are utilizing multiple depth zones (5-13ft) throughout the day, moving between shallow feeding areas and slightly deeper recovery zones	Weed edges adjacent to spawning flats in 5-8 foot depth range Secondary points with boulder areas in 8-13 foot depth range Dock areas with deep water access	Soft Jerkbaits worked with erratic retrieve along weed edges Texas Rigs (Worming) worked through sparse vegetation and transition areas Spinnerbaits parallel to dock lines and near boulders	Minnows gathering in bait balls near structure Young of the year panfish emerging in vegetated areas Crawfish becoming active in rocky areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	68-78	Actively feeding on rocky points and breaks during early morning and evening, moving to deeper adjacent areas during midday Utilizing deeper structure (15-25 feet) near points and boulder fields as summer holding areas Showing preference for areas where current or wind creates active feeding zones around structure	Deep rocky points with quick access to deeper water Boulder fields adjacent to deeper water in 15-25 foot range Offshore structure near bull rushes with hard bottom composition	Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly along bottom structure Ned Rigs dragged and hopped through rocky areas Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along depth transitions Tubes worked through boulder fields mimicking crayfish	Crayfish in rocky areas Small baitfish relating to structure Perch around weed edges and boulder fields	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Northern Pike	68-78	Pike are actively patrolling weed edges and submerged vegetation in 5-10 foot depth range, primarily during early morning and evening hours During midday heat, fish move to slightly deeper water (12-15 feet) near vegetation edges but remain opportunistic Aggressive feeding periods coincide with baitfish movements, especially around points and bay entrances	Weed edges adjacent to deeper water, especially where vegetation meets 10-15 foot depths Points and bay entrances with submerged vegetation Dock areas with nearby vegetation, particularly in 5-10 foot depth range	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near vegetation Trolling Shallow (0-9') along weed edges during low light periods	Young-of-year perch gathering in weed beds Schooling baitfish (shiners and small suckers) Juvenile panfish around dock areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Metallic Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-78	Walleye transitioning to deeper water during daylight hours, following the thermocline development, but moving shallow to feed during low light periods Fish actively feeding on baitfish schools around weed edges and offshore structure during dawn and dusk periods	Deep weed edges in 10-19 foot range, especially near points or irregular shoreline features Offshore humps and reefs with access to deep water Wind-swept points and structure during active feeding periods	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weed edges and structure breaks Live Bait Rigs with leeches or nightcrawlers near bottom structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are holding tight to structure	Baitfish schools (likely shad or young-of-year perch) Crayfish near rocky structure Small bottom-dwelling prey fish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-82	Fish are establishing summer patterns, primarily relating to deeper structure during daylight hours while moving shallow to feed during early morning and evening During stable weather, bass will hold tight to cover (docks, weed edges, boulder areas) and actively feed on baitfish and bluegills	Deep weed edges adjacent to points (8-13 feet) where bait balls are present Dock areas with access to deeper water, especially those with shade during midday Offshore structure and points with quick access to both shallow and deep water	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around docks and heavy cover during peak sun periods Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) along deeper weed edges and points Drop Shot when fish are suspended near structure or relating to bait balls	Baitfish schools concentrated around structure and weed edges Bluegills in shallow areas and around dock structures Crawfish active on rocky points and boulder areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Island Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-65	Actively feeding on steep rocky breaks and points, transitioning to deeper water as fall progresses Aggressively pursuing baitfish in preparation for winter, utilizing hard structure as ambush points	Steep rocky breaks on main lake points Deep rock piles adjacent to points Transitions from rock to sand near deep water access	Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) worked along rocky breaks Ned Rigs worked slowly on points Tubes dragged along rocky bottom Drop Shot with finesse presentation in deeper water	Baitfish schools congregating near points Crawfish in rocky areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	48-62	Pike transitioning to deeper feeding patterns, following baitfish schools and actively feeding to build up reserves for winter Aggressive feeding behavior during low-light periods, particularly during overcast days or dawn/dusk	Deep weed edges adjacent to baitfish schools, particularly in 8-15 foot depth range Points and inside turns where vegetation meets deeper water Areas near dock clusters where baitfish gather	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along weed edges Spinnerbaits retrieved at varying speeds through baitfish schools Trolling Shallow (0-9') along weed edges and points	Concentrated schools of various baitfish Yellow Perch Late-season Panfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Walleye	52-65	Actively feeding on bait balls near weed edges, with increased activity during low light periods due to moderate water clarity Transitioning to deeper haunts as water cools, using weed edges as primary feeding zones	Weed edges in 10-19 foot depth range Offshore structure near deep weed edges Points and irregular shoreline features with access to deeper water	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits	Minnows in large bait balls Young of the year perch	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding on baitfish, following shad schools into coves and creek arms as water cools Moving from deeper summer areas to shallower feeding zones, especially during overcast conditions Relating strongly to structural elements that provide access to both shallow and deep water	Main lake points with access to deep water Weed edges adjacent to deeper water Dock areas in 8-15 foot depth range	Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges and through bait schools Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for mimicking fleeing baitfish Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along points and structure breaks	Schooling shad and smaller baitfish Remaining young-of-year bluegills near vegetation Crayfish still active in rocky areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw 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	Pike are actively feeding during open-water winter periods, particularly during stable weather patterns, targeting concentrated baitfish schools in deeper water Fish typically suspend near the bottom during mid-day, moving up in the water column during low-light periods to pursue prey	Deep weed edges adjacent to deeper basins (12-15 feet) Points and inside turns where vegetation meets deeper water Areas near concentrated baitfish schools, especially in protected bays	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) Blade Baits	Concentrated schools of baitfish (shiners, small perch) Larger yellow perch Suspended cisco in deeper water	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Walleye	42-52	Walleye are exhibiting late fall/early winter transition patterns, moving between deeper main lake structure and remaining weed edges, following bait balls Fish are actively feeding during low-light periods, particularly at dawn and dusk, with reduced activity during bright midday hours	Deep weed edges in 10-19 foot range where vegetation is still present Offshore humps and reefs, particularly those adjacent to deeper water Points and irregular shoreline features that concentrate baitfish	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits Live Bait Rigs	Concentrated schools of small baitfish Young-of-year perch Remaining minnows near weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	33-39	Northern Pike concentrate in shallow to mid-depth flats (8-15 feet) near weed edges and points, exhibiting reduced but consistent feeding patterns Most active during early morning and late afternoon, with peaks around weather changes and stable barometric pressure	Weed edges adjacent to deeper water in 8-12 foot range Points and inside turns near bays where baitfish congregate Transition areas between vegetation and harder bottom in 12-15 foot depth	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups with large live bait positioned at varying depths Ice Fishing Spoons worked with aggressive jigging cadence Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with large profile baits	Large Minnows and Small Panfish Concentrated schools of Yellow Perch Winter-stressed Baitfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Walleye	33-39	Walleye concentrate in deeper basins and near primary structural elements, becoming more active during low-light periods Fish tend to school more tightly during ice season, following forage movements and relating strongly to bottom contours	Deep weed edge transitions in 15-19 foot range where vegetation meets basin areas Offshore humps and underwater reefs, particularly those adjacent to deeper water Points and irregular shoreline features that extend into deeper water	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements near bottom Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive flash for attracting fish from greater distances Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along depth transitions with live bait	Shiners and other small baitfish schooling in deeper water Perch relating to remaining weed edges Juvenile ciscoes in open water basins	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Island Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Secondary points with rock-to-sand transitions near potential spawning bays	Steep rocky breaks on main lake points adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water	Dock areas with adjacent vegetation in 5-10 feet
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and gravel shorelines in 4-8 feet of water for spawning preparation	Adjacent deeper breaks in 12-15 feet for staging areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats	Rocky areas and riprap that warm quickly in afternoon sun
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with gravel and boulder bottom composition (4-8 feet deep)	Secondary points with mixed rock and gravel near deeper water access
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Docks and adjacent shallow areas in 5-10 foot depth range	Weed edges near spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and shorelines in 2-8 feet of water, particularly those with direct access to deeper water	Tributary mouths and current areas with gravel or rock substrate
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays and coves with firm bottom, especially near emerging vegetation	Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Offshore structure with bull rushes in 5-10 feet of water	Boulder fields surrounded by sand and gravel mixtures
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Weed edges and emerging vegetation beds in 5-10 foot depth range	Dock areas with adjacent vegetation providing ambush points
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Secondary points and inside turns adjacent to spawning areas	Emerging weed edges in 8-15 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges adjacent to spawning flats in 5-8 foot depth range	Secondary points with boulder areas in 8-13 foot depth range
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Deep rocky points with quick access to deeper water	Boulder fields adjacent to deeper water in 15-25 foot range
Summer	Northern Pike	Weed edges adjacent to deeper water, especially where vegetation meets 10-15 foot depths	Points and bay entrances with submerged vegetation
Summer	Walleye	Deep weed edges in 10-19 foot range, especially near points or irregular shoreline features	Offshore humps and reefs with access to deep water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges adjacent to points (8-13 feet) where bait balls are present	Dock areas with access to deeper water, especially those with shade during midday
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Steep rocky breaks on main lake points	Deep rock piles adjacent to points
Fall	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges adjacent to baitfish schools, particularly in 8-15 foot depth range	Points and inside turns where vegetation meets deeper water
Fall	Walleye	Weed edges in 10-19 foot depth range	Offshore structure near deep weed edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points with access to deep water	Weed edges adjacent to deeper water
Winter	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges adjacent to deeper basins (12-15 feet)	Points and inside turns where vegetation meets deeper water
Winter	Walleye	Deep weed edges in 10-19 foot range where vegetation is still present	Offshore humps and reefs, particularly those adjacent to deeper water
Ice	Northern Pike	Weed edges adjacent to deeper water in 8-12 foot range	Points and inside turns near bays where baitfish congregate
Ice	Walleye	Deep weed edge transitions in 15-19 foot range where vegetation meets basin areas	Offshore humps and underwater reefs, particularly those adjacent to deeper water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crayfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small baitfish schools in pre-spawn patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Young-of-year perch congregating in shallow areas	Shallow-water baitfish schools
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Small minnows congregating near spawning areas	Juvenile perch in slightly deeper adjacent areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Baitfish schools congregating near transition areas	Early season crawfish becoming active in rocky areas
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crayfish emerging from winter hibernation	Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Young-of-year baitfish schools	Perch in shallow vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Small Minnows gathering in spawning areas	Young-of-year perch in shallow areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Minnows gathering in warming shallows	Small bluegill beginning to become active in spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crayfish	Small baitfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Young-of-year panfish emerging in shallow zones	Baitfish schools moving along vegetation edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Small perch and juvenile yellow perch	Shiners and small minnows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Minnows gathering in bait balls near structure	Young of the year panfish emerging in vegetated areas
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Crayfish in rocky areas	Small baitfish relating to structure
Summer	Northern Pike	Young-of-year perch gathering in weed beds	Schooling baitfish (shiners and small suckers)
Summer	Walleye	Baitfish schools (likely shad or young-of-year perch)	Crayfish near rocky structure
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Baitfish schools concentrated around structure and weed edges	Bluegills in shallow areas and around dock structures
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Baitfish schools congregating near points	Crawfish in rocky areas
Fall	Northern Pike	Concentrated schools of various baitfish	Yellow Perch
Fall	Walleye	Minnows in large bait balls	Young of the year perch
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Schooling shad and smaller baitfish	Remaining young-of-year bluegills near vegetation
Winter	Northern Pike	Concentrated schools of baitfish (shiners, small perch)	Larger yellow perch
Winter	Walleye	Concentrated schools of small baitfish	Young-of-year perch
Ice	Northern Pike	Large Minnows and Small Panfish	Concentrated schools of Yellow Perch
Ice	Walleye	Shiners and other small baitfish schooling in deeper water	Perch relating to remaining weed edges

Bait Colors by Season for Island Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Metallic Colors
Summer	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals