How to Fish Lake Arthur: Best Patterns & Techniques

Lake Arthur

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 5, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Arthur

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Transitioning from winter areas to spawning zones, actively feeding during pre-spawn phase Staging on primary points and rocky areas near spawning coves, especially wind-blown areas	Wind-blown rocky areas near cove mouths Main lake points with good transitions to spawning areas Secondary points with rock piles inside major coves	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along rocky transitions Swim Jigs around points and rock piles Bladed Jigs in wind-blown areas	Crawfish emerging from winter areas Bluegill in shallow warming areas	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	58-65	Crappie are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging, actively feeding but location dependent on daily temperature fluctuations Most active during warming trends, particularly in afternoon hours when water temperatures increase from morning lows	Weed beds adjacent to spawning areas, particularly those with good sunlight exposure Secondary points and staging areas near spawning coves Brush piles and standing timber in 8-15 foot depth range	Bobbers with small jigs suspended at key depths, particularly effective with Lake Fork Baby Shads Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) around weed edges Crappie Spider Rigging for suspended fish transitioning between areas	Shad (primary forage based on successful bait patterns) Small baitfish relating to weed edges Alewife in open water areas	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	45-62	Yellow perch are beginning to stage for spawning, moving from deeper wintering areas to shallower flats and weed edges Fish are actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning, often moving in large schools Most active during dawn and dusk periods, with increased daytime activity as water temperatures rise	Emerging weed beds in 8-15 foot depths, particularly near spawning flats Rocky ledges and points adjacent to shallow spawning areas Standing timber areas near transitional depths	Live Bait Rigs with small minnows or worms suspended just off bottom Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with small blade baits or ice jigs Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked slowly through emerging vegetation	Small minnows and juvenile alewife Aquatic insects emerging from winter dormancy Newly hatched invertebrates in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	57-62	Pre-spawn walleye actively feeding along mid-depth contours and transitions, following baitfish schools between 10-19 feet Fish responding positively to wind-generated currents, using structure as ambush points	Wind-blown points and ledges with sharp breaks, especially near deeper water Standing timber areas along mid-depth contours Transition areas between flats and deeper water, particularly near weed edges	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs Trolling Mid Depth (10-19')	Alewife schools in open water and along breaks Yellow Perch in and around weed edges Crappie in weed beds providing additional forage	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass are moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly around rocky points and protected coves with 60°F water temperatures Males are constructing and guarding nests while females stage nearby, making frequent moves between deeper pre-spawn areas and shallow spawning zones Feeding activity increases during warm, stable weather periods, with fish becoming more aggressive in protecting spawning territories	Protected rocky points and coves with hard bottom composition Shallow areas with lily pads offering spawning shelter Secondary points near deep water access	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations to visible beds and cover Wacky Rigs worked slowly around spawning areas Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water	Crawfish emerging in shallow rocky areas Bluegill beginning to move shallow Small baitfish in warming shoreline areas	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Actively moving into shallow spawning areas (2-8 feet) near weed beds and brush, with males establishing and guarding nests Feeding more aggressively in pre-spawn, becoming less focused on feeding during actual spawn Activity levels strongly influenced by daily temperature changes, with peak activity during warming trends	Shallow weed beds in 2-8 feet of water, especially near points and coves Brush piles and standing timber adjacent to spawning flats Protected coves with stable temperatures	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) around visible cover Bobbers with small jigs suspended at spawn depth Crappie Spider Rigging for pre-spawn staging areas	Shad (primary forage confirmed by tournament catches) Alewife (mentioned in fishing reports) Small invertebrates in spawning areas	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	57-62	Actively moving into shallow weed beds and vegetated areas for spawning, with increased feeding activity during pre-spawn Schooling behavior is common, with fish gathering in larger groups near spawning areas	Shallow weed beds in 3-8 feet of water, particularly those adjacent to deeper water Protected coves and bays with emerging vegetation Areas with standing timber and stumps near spawning zones	Live Bait Rigs with small minnows or worms worked slowly near bottom Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with light jigs around weeds Bobbers with suspended baits over emerging vegetation	Small minnows and juvenile alewife Aquatic insects emerging in warming waters Small crustaceans in weed beds	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	45-62	Pre and post-spawn walleye are moving between spawning areas and feeding zones, primarily active during low light periods Fish staging near hard bottom areas and transitions, making feeding pushes along wind-blown structure	Rocky points and ledges with adjacent spawning flats Wind-blown shorelines with hard bottom composition Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs Blade Baits	Yellow Perch Alewife Crappie	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Post-spawn bass are actively recovering and beginning to feed aggressively, transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns Fish are utilizing various depth zones throughout the day, moving between shallow cover and nearby deeper structure	Secondary points and ledges adjacent to spawning flats Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water near spawning areas Lily pad edges where they meet deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked parallel to transition areas Texas Rigs (Worming) through brush piles and timber Spinnerbaits around lily pad edges and points	Bluegill gathering in spawning areas Crawfish active in rocky areas and around brush Young shad beginning to school in open water	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Post-spawn crappies are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper summer haunts, staging along depth changes and structure Fish are actively feeding to recover from spawn, with peak activity during morning and evening periods Schools are beginning to reform and suspend near vertical structure and along ledges	Brush piles and standing timber in 8-15 feet of water adjacent to spawning flats Weed bed edges where they intersect with deeper water Main lake points with access to deeper water	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along weed edges and depth transitions Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') around brush piles and timber Crappie Spider Rigging along ledges and points	Shad (primary forage based on tournament winning baits) Alewife (mentioned in fishing reports as key forage) Young-of-year panfish in emerging weed beds	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	57-62	Post-spawn yellow perch are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are moving between shallow weed edges and nearby deeper structure, following baitfish schools and responding to daily temperature changes	Weed bed edges adjacent to deeper water, particularly near points and coves Standing timber areas in 8-15 feet of water where perch can suspend and ambush prey Rocky ledges and transition areas between shallow and deep water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked slowly along weed edges and through standing timber Live Bait Rigs near bottom structure and along depth transitions Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') when fish are actively feeding around structure	Young-of-year alewife in shallow to mid-depth areas Small invertebrates and insects around weed beds Juvenile panfish species gathering in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	52-62	Post-spawn walleye are actively feeding along mid-depth contours, following schools of alewife and targeting yellow perch. Fish are most active during lower light conditions and in wind-blown areas. Fish are establishing regular feeding patterns along ledges and transition areas, moving between shallow and mid-depth ranges depending on light conditions and baitfish location.	Ledges and breaklines in 10-19 foot depth range, particularly where wind concentrates baitfish Points and transition areas adjacent to spawning flats Weed edges near deep water access, especially where perch are present	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with planer boards to cover water and target active fish Live Bait Rigs along ledges and breaklines Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are concentrated	Alewife schools in open water and along structure Yellow Perch in transitional areas and near weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-85	Bass are transitioning to deeper, cooler water during summer, actively feeding on brush piles and ledges during prime feeding periods Fish are establishing ambush points near deep structure, particularly around brush piles and laydowns adjacent to ledges	Brush piles positioned on deep ledges Laydowns adjacent to deeper water Deep stumps near channel breaks	Finesse Jigs worked slowly through brush piles Football Jigs dragged along ledges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations around cover	Crawfish relating to deeper structure Bluegill around woody cover	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Crappie	72-85	Crappie transition to deeper, cooler water during summer, typically holding near brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot depth range Fish become more structure-oriented and school tightly, feeding most actively during early morning and late evening Suspended fish relate to thermocline edges near primary forage (shad and alewife) schools	Deep brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range Main lake points with access to deep water Deeper ledges adjacent to primary creek channels	Crappie Spider Rigging - Allows precise depth control and multiple bait presentations Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) - Effective for covering water and finding suspended schools Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') - For targeting specific brush piles and timber	Shad schools suspending near thermocline Alewife in open water areas Small bluegill near deeper structure	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Yellow Perch	65-75	Yellow perch will suspend near vertical structure (standing timber and stumps) during summer, moving between depths to stay in optimal temperature ranges Schools become more loosely organized in summer, with fish relating to structure and showing most activity during dawn and dusk periods Fish will move deeper during bright midday periods, especially near ledges where they can quickly transition between depth zones	Standing timber and stump fields in 15-25 foot depth range Deep weed edges adjacent to ledges Rocky points and ledges with quick access to deeper water	Drop Shot with small soft plastics worked vertically around timber Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') near structure transitions Small Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked through suspended schools	Young-of-year Alewife Small invertebrates near weed edges Juvenile panfish around timber	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-78	Walleye transitioning to deeper water (15-25ft) during daylight hours due to summer warming, becoming more active during low light periods Following baitfish schools along deep structure breaks and ledges, particularly during dawn and dusk feeding windows Utilizing standing timber and points as ambush locations, especially when wind creates current	Deep ledges and points with standing timber in 15-25ft range Wind-blown structure transitions where current concentrates baitfish Deep weed edges adjacent to flats where perch and other forage gather	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along contour breaks with crankbaits Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) near standing timber and sharp breaks Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along deeper structure	Alewife schools in open water and along breaks Yellow Perch relating to deep weed edges Crappie schools near timber and vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Arthur

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Bass actively feeding on baitfish (particularly alewife) in shallower areas, especially during low-light periods Moving between shallow feeding zones and nearby deeper structure as temperatures fluctuate	Standing timber with shade, particularly in areas adjacent to deeper water Rocky points and rip rap banks Shallow brush piles near ledges	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around timber and shade lines Bladed Jigs along rip rap and points Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) to match alewife forage	Alewife schools in open water and near structure Crawfish in rocky areas and rip rap	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Fall	Crappie	52-68	Crappies are transitioning from summer patterns to fall feeding, actively schooling and following baitfish (shad and alewife) to deeper structure Fish become more aggressive during feeding windows, especially during warming trends in afternoon hours Schools are consolidating around key structural elements, making them more predictable but requiring precise location	Deep brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 feet of water Main lake points and ledges adjacent to deeper water Creek channel bends with vertical structure	Crappie Spider Rigging - allows for precise depth control and multiple bait presentations Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') - effective for working brush piles and timber Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) - excellent for locating active schools following baitfish	Shad schools concentrating in deeper water Alewife moving with thermocline Small bluegill near brush piles	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Yellow Perch	48-62	Yellow perch are schooling more aggressively in fall, following baitfish (particularly alewife) and forming larger feeding groups Fish are transitioning between shallow feeding areas and deeper staging points throughout the day, becoming more active during low-light periods	Deep ledges adjacent to weed bed edges, particularly near points and coves Standing timber areas in 15-25 foot depths where schools suspend around vertical structure Rocky points and transitions where deeper water meets shallow feeding flats	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Drop Shot Blade Baits	Alewife schools in open water and around structure Young-of-year perch in and around weed edges Small invertebrates near bottom structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Walleye	48-62	Walleye are transitioning to deeper water while actively feeding to build up reserves for winter, focusing on larger baitfish schools Fish are following wind-driven baitfish movements, particularly along points and deep breaks, with increased activity during low-light periods	Deep structural breaks near points and ledges, especially where standing timber is present Wind-blown main lake points with access to deep water Steep contours adjacent to large flats where baitfish schools congregate	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along breaks and contours where baitfish schools are present Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) on deep structure and timber Blade Baits worked vertically through baitfish schools	Alewife schools concentrating in deeper water Yellow Perch along deeper weed edges and structure Crappie schools suspended near deep structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	38-45	During open water winter conditions, largemouth bass become more lethargic and typically suspend near deeper structure, moving minimally to conserve energy Feeding windows are shorter and typically occur during the warmest parts of the day, especially on sunny afternoons when water temperatures rise slightly	Deep brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 feet of water, especially those near channel bends or creek mouths Steep rocky points that transition quickly to deep water, providing vertical structure for suspended fish Deep ledges with nearby brush that offer both vertical structure and cover	Blade Baits worked slowly through suspended fish, allowing for both vertical and horizontal presentations Drop Shot with small profile baits, fished very slowly around deeper structure Spoons fished vertically through schools of suspended fish	Suspended baitfish schools (alewife) in deeper water Slower-moving crawfish near deep structure Bluegill relating to brush piles	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Crappie	38-45	Crappie are schooling tightly in deep water near vertical structure, with most active feeding during warmer parts of day Fish are suspending near primary deep structure like standing timber and steep ledges, moving up in the water column during warming trends	Deep standing timber in 20-30 feet of water Steep ledges adjacent to creek channels Deep brush piles near primary points	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Ice Fishing Jigs Damiki Rig	Suspended schools of alewife in deep water Small shad congregated in deep water	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Winter	Yellow Perch	38-45	Yellow perch form tight schools and suspend near structure, often relating to deeper water adjacent to flats Feeding activity is most intense during early morning and late afternoon periods, with fish becoming more active on overcast days	Deep ledges adjacent to shallow flats, particularly near standing timber Deep water staging areas near rocky points and complex shoreline features Suspended schools near steep breaks in 15-25 foot depth range	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits Small Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Small alewife schools Young-of-year perch Small invertebrates near structure	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Walleye	38-45	During winter open water, walleye tend to group up in deeper, offshore locations following baitfish schools, particularly alewife and perch Fish are generally less active but will feed opportunistically during low-light periods and when wind creates advantageous feeding conditions along structure	Deep main lake points and ledges with access to sharp breaks, especially those near 20-30 foot contours Standing timber areas adjacent to deep water Wind-blown structural elements where current creates feeding opportunities	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Blade Baits Trolling Deep (20'+)	Alewife schools in open water Yellow perch along deep structure Crappie in and around remaining vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Arthur

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Wind-blown rocky areas near cove mouths	Main lake points with good transitions to spawning areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Weed beds adjacent to spawning areas, particularly those with good sunlight exposure	Secondary points and staging areas near spawning coves
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Emerging weed beds in 8-15 foot depths, particularly near spawning flats	Rocky ledges and points adjacent to shallow spawning areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Wind-blown points and ledges with sharp breaks, especially near deeper water	Standing timber areas along mid-depth contours
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected rocky points and coves with hard bottom composition	Shallow areas with lily pads offering spawning shelter
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shallow weed beds in 2-8 feet of water, especially near points and coves	Brush piles and standing timber adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Shallow weed beds in 3-8 feet of water, particularly those adjacent to deeper water	Protected coves and bays with emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and ledges with adjacent spawning flats	Wind-blown shorelines with hard bottom composition
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and ledges adjacent to spawning flats	Brush piles in 8-15 feet of water near spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Brush piles and standing timber in 8-15 feet of water adjacent to spawning flats	Weed bed edges where they intersect with deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Weed bed edges adjacent to deeper water, particularly near points and coves	Standing timber areas in 8-15 feet of water where perch can suspend and ambush prey
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Ledges and breaklines in 10-19 foot depth range, particularly where wind concentrates baitfish	Points and transition areas adjacent to spawning flats
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles positioned on deep ledges	Laydowns adjacent to deeper water
Summer	Crappie	Deep brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 foot range	Main lake points with access to deep water
Summer	Yellow Perch	Standing timber and stump fields in 15-25 foot depth range	Deep weed edges adjacent to ledges
Summer	Walleye	Deep ledges and points with standing timber in 15-25ft range	Wind-blown structure transitions where current concentrates baitfish
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Standing timber with shade, particularly in areas adjacent to deeper water	Rocky points and rip rap banks
Fall	Crappie	Deep brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 feet of water	Main lake points and ledges adjacent to deeper water
Fall	Yellow Perch	Deep ledges adjacent to weed bed edges, particularly near points and coves	Standing timber areas in 15-25 foot depths where schools suspend around vertical structure
Fall	Walleye	Deep structural breaks near points and ledges, especially where standing timber is present	Wind-blown main lake points with access to deep water
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep brush piles and standing timber in 15-25 feet of water, especially those near channel bends or creek mouths	Steep rocky points that transition quickly to deep water, providing vertical structure for suspended fish
Winter	Crappie	Deep standing timber in 20-30 feet of water	Steep ledges adjacent to creek channels
Winter	Yellow Perch	Deep ledges adjacent to shallow flats, particularly near standing timber	Deep water staging areas near rocky points and complex shoreline features
Winter	Walleye	Deep main lake points and ledges with access to sharp breaks, especially those near 20-30 foot contours	Standing timber areas adjacent to deep water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter areas	Bluegill in shallow warming areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad (primary forage based on successful bait patterns)	Small baitfish relating to weed edges
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Small minnows and juvenile alewife	Aquatic insects emerging from winter dormancy
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Alewife schools in open water and along breaks	Yellow Perch in and around weed edges
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging in shallow rocky areas	Bluegill beginning to move shallow
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shad (primary forage confirmed by tournament catches)	Alewife (mentioned in fishing reports)
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Small minnows and juvenile alewife	Aquatic insects emerging in warming waters
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Yellow Perch	Alewife
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill gathering in spawning areas	Crawfish active in rocky areas and around brush
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad (primary forage based on tournament winning baits)	Alewife (mentioned in fishing reports as key forage)
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Young-of-year alewife in shallow to mid-depth areas	Small invertebrates and insects around weed beds
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Alewife schools in open water and along structure	Yellow Perch in transitional areas and near weed edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish relating to deeper structure	Bluegill around woody cover
Summer	Crappie	Shad schools suspending near thermocline	Alewife in open water areas
Summer	Yellow Perch	Young-of-year Alewife	Small invertebrates near weed edges
Summer	Walleye	Alewife schools in open water and along breaks	Yellow Perch relating to deep weed edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Alewife schools in open water and near structure	Crawfish in rocky areas and rip rap
Fall	Crappie	Shad schools concentrating in deeper water	Alewife moving with thermocline
Fall	Yellow Perch	Alewife schools in open water and around structure	Young-of-year perch in and around weed edges
Fall	Walleye	Alewife schools concentrating in deeper water	Yellow Perch along deeper weed edges and structure
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Suspended baitfish schools (alewife) in deeper water	Slower-moving crawfish near deep structure
Winter	Crappie	Suspended schools of alewife in deep water	Small shad congregated in deep water
Winter	Yellow Perch	Small alewife schools	Young-of-year perch
Winter	Walleye	Alewife schools in open water	Yellow perch along deep structure

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Arthur

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Yellow Perch	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Fall	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Yellow Perch	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Winter	Yellow Perch	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors