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Kraemer Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 16, 2026

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Kraemer Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Pre-spawn walleyes staging near spawning areas, making deliberate movements from wintering areas to shallow staging locations Feeding activity increases as water warms, with most active periods during lower light conditions in the stained water	Points and breaks in 6-14 foot range transitioning to spawning areas Rocky or gravel areas near shore in 4-8 foot depth Inside turns and subtle transitions leading to shallow bays	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom contours Live Bait Rigs with minnows presented on transitions Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with measured lifts and drops	Shiners moving shallow for spring warming Small Perch in transitional areas Juvenile White Suckers preparing for spawn	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Male walleyes stage on hard-bottom spawning areas in 2-6 foot depths, while females hold in slightly deeper adjacent water 6-10 feet Post-spawn fish transition to feeding locations near spawning areas, particularly around points and depth transitions	Rocky or gravel points in 2-6 foot depths for spawning activity Adjacent drop-offs in 6-14 foot range where females stage Shallow bays with firm bottom near deeper water access	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom in staging areas Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with minnows or soft plastics Blade Baits worked slowly through transitional depths	Shiners moving shallow for spring warmth Small perch in transitional areas Various minnow species concentrated near spawning areas	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	48-62	Post-spawn walleyes transitioning from spawning areas to early summer feeding locations, becoming more active with warming water temperatures Fish starting to establish feeding patterns along points and depth transitions, particularly during lower light conditions in this stained water system	Main lake points with transitions from 6-14 feet, especially those near spawning areas Weed edges developing in 8-10 foot range where baitfish are gathering Secondary points and inside turns with access to deeper water	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along depth transitions Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved steadily along points Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with minnows or soft plastics	Shiners and small minnows moving shallow post-winter Young of year perch beginning to show up in emerging weed growth Smaller baitfish congregating around warming shallows	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-78	Walleye are likely holding along depth breaks and points near the thermocline (8-10 feet), moving shallower during low light periods to feed Fish are utilizing weed edges and structural elements as ambush points, particularly active during overcast conditions due to stained water	Main lake points with access to 12-14 foot depths, especially those adjacent to weed growth Weed edges in 8-10 foot range where the thermocline intersects structure Shallow feeding areas (4-6 feet) during early morning and evening periods	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along depth transitions Trolling Shallow (0-9') with bottom bouncers during peak feeding periods Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with minnow-tipped jigs around points	Yellow Perch in and around weed edges Shiners relating to points and transitions Young-of-year baitfish schools in shallow areas	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Fall Fishing Guide for Kraemer Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Walleye	48-62	Walleye actively feeding during daylight hours due to stained water (1.5m Secchi), with increased activity during overcast conditions Fish transitioning to deeper structural elements, particularly points and breaks in 6-14 foot range, following cooling water temperatures Aggressive feeding behavior as fish bulk up for winter, often relating to baitfish schools near structure	Main lake points with access to 12-14 foot depths Sharp breaks near weedline edges in 8-10 foot range Secondary points with scattered rock in 6-10 foot depth	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs Blade Baits	Yellow Perch Shiners Small Chubs	Vibrant Craw Colors Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	38-45	Actively feeding in low-light conditions, particularly around points and depth transitions in 6-14 foot range Relating strongly to structural elements rather than suspending, due to stained water conditions Following baitfish schools near bottom structure, especially during warmer winter days	Main lake points with access to 6-14 foot transitions Deep weedline edges in 8-10 foot range Bottom structure changes near depth transitions	Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom contours Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with aggressive snap-pause cadence Live Bait Rigs with larger minnows near bottom structure	Minnows (primary winter forage) Small Perch Shiners	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Ice	Walleye	33-35	Walleye actively feeding on minnows during ice season, utilizing points as primary feeding zones Fish moving between shallow (6ft) and deeper (14ft) water on points throughout the day, likely due to stained water conditions allowing feeding during daylight hours	Main lake points with transitions from 6 to 14 feet of water Weed edges along points in 8-10 foot range Sharp breaks and transitions near points	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set in 6 feet of water on points Ice Fishing Jigs worked vertically in 14 feet off points Ice Fishing Spoons for aggressive reaction strikes	Minnows (likely shiners or chubs) Small Perch	Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Kraemer Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Points and breaks in 6-14 foot range transitioning to spawning areas	Rocky or gravel areas near shore in 4-8 foot depth
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky or gravel points in 2-6 foot depths for spawning activity	Adjacent drop-offs in 6-14 foot range where females stage
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Main lake points with transitions from 6-14 feet, especially those near spawning areas	Weed edges developing in 8-10 foot range where baitfish are gathering
Summer	Walleye	Main lake points with access to 12-14 foot depths, especially those adjacent to weed growth	Weed edges in 8-10 foot range where the thermocline intersects structure
Fall	Walleye	Main lake points with access to 12-14 foot depths	Sharp breaks near weedline edges in 8-10 foot range
Winter	Walleye	Main lake points with access to 6-14 foot transitions	Deep weedline edges in 8-10 foot range
Ice	Walleye	Main lake points with transitions from 6 to 14 feet of water	Weed edges along points in 8-10 foot range

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Shiners moving shallow for spring warming	Small Perch in transitional areas
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Shiners moving shallow for spring warmth	Small perch in transitional areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Shiners and small minnows moving shallow post-winter	Young of year perch beginning to show up in emerging weed growth
Summer	Walleye	Yellow Perch in and around weed edges	Shiners relating to points and transitions
Fall	Walleye	Yellow Perch	Shiners
Winter	Walleye	Minnows (primary winter forage)	Small Perch
Ice	Walleye	Minnows (likely shiners or chubs)	Small Perch

Bait Colors by Season for Kraemer Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Fall	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors
Winter	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Ice	Walleye	Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns

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