How to Fish Lake Carlos: Best Patterns & Techniques

Lake Carlos

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 26, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Carlos

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-62	Pre-spawn bass moving from deep winter areas to transition zones near spawning flats, staging along main lake points and channel swings Feeding activity increasing with warming trends, particularly during afternoon hours in areas receiving sun exposure	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning bays Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range near spawning flats Underwater points and humps that provide staging areas	Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging weed edges and transition zones Bladed Jigs slow-rolled through sparse vegetation Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses in clear water	Bluegills concentrating in pre-spawn areas Small baitfish moving shallow with warming trends	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Transitioning from winter deep water areas to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Moving along transition routes between wintering areas and spawning flats, holding on strategic structure	Secondary points and rock transitions adjacent to spawning flats Deep water access points near shallow boulder/sand flats Protected bays with hard bottom composition	Blade Baits worked slowly along deep-to-shallow transitions Tubes dragged and hopped on rocky points Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses in 8-15 foot zones	Perch schooling near transitional areas Crayfish becoming more active on rocky structure Baitfish schools in slightly deeper water	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	38-48	Gradually moving from deep wintering areas to shallower spawning areas, staging at key transition points Feeding activity increases as water warms, with most aggressive periods during dawn and dusk Fish become more active as water temperatures rise, moving along depth transitions near spawning areas	Sand-rock transitions in 8-15 foot depth range near spawning areas Points and inside turns adjacent to spawning bays Deep weed edges where remaining green vegetation meets hard bottom	Blade Baits worked slowly along transition areas Live Bait Rigs with minnows near bottom Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with soft plastics	Small Perch concentrating near transitional areas Minnows schooling in pre-spawn locations Small baitfish gathering in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	48-62	Moving from deeper wintering areas to shallower spawning zones, staging at key transition areas Becoming increasingly active and feeding more aggressively as water temperatures rise Congregating in large schools near spawning areas, particularly around structure and cover	Shallow bays and coves with emerging vegetation in 4-8 feet Secondary points leading into spawning bays in 8-15 feet Deep-to-shallow transitions near weed edges	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Bobbers Finesse Hair Jigs	Small bluegills and juvenile panfish Emerging aquatic insects Small minnows gathering in warming shallows	Light Neutral Colors Natural Shad Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass transitioning from pre-spawn staging areas to shallow spawning flats, with males preparing and guarding nests while females move in waves between deeper staging areas and spawning zones Fish becoming more aggressive and territorial as they protect spawning areas, particularly during stable weather patterns	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse vegetation Secondary points leading into spawning bays Shallow flats adjacent to deep weed edges	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible beds and sparse vegetation Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around spawning areas Wacky Rigs for sight fishing and working shallow spawning flats	Bluegill moving shallow and preparing to spawn Small baitfish in spawning bays	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Smallmouth bass moving shallow (2-8 feet) to spawn on sand/gravel flats near boulders and hard structure Males actively guarding nests while females stage on nearby deeper breaks Aggressive territorial behavior around spawning areas, particularly from guardian males	Sand and gravel flats with scattered boulders in 2-8 foot depth range Protected bays and coves with hard bottom Adjacent deeper breaks and points serving as staging areas	Tubes worked slowly around spawning areas Ned Rigs for finesse presentation to spooky fish Drop Shot with small profile baits for staging fish	Crayfish emerging from winter dormancy Small perch around spawning areas Juvenile baitfish beginning to school	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-48	Pre-spawn walleyes staging in shallow water (6-12 feet) near spawning areas, with most active feeding during dawn and dusk periods Males arrive first and stay longer in spawning areas, while females move in and out quickly during the actual spawn Fish become more active as water temperatures rise, with peak activity when temperatures reach spawning range	Rocky points and shorelines with gravel or rubble substrate in 2-8 feet of water Shallow bays with firm bottom adjacent to deeper water Tributary mouths and current areas with rock and gravel	Live Bait Rigs with minnows worked slowly along bottom Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with lightweight jigs Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') during active feeding periods	Small Minnows and Shiners Young Yellow Perch Emerging Insects and Larvae	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappies are moving into shallow warming bays and protected areas for spawning, typically staging in pre-spawn areas adjacent to spawning flats Fish are becoming more active and aggressive as water temperatures rise, feeding heavily before spawning activity begins	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water Staging areas near deep breaks adjacent to spawning flats Shallow coves with woody cover and emerging weed growth	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Bobbers Finesse Hair Jigs	Small minnows gathering in warming shallows Young-of-year bluegills Emerging aquatic insects	Light Neutral Colors Natural Shad Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish staging along deep weed edges (8-15 feet) and points, making frequent movements between shallow and deep water	Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, especially near points or inside turns Submerged vegetation adjacent to spawning flats Offshore humps with emerging vegetation	Soft Jerkbaits worked erratically parallel to weed edges Texas Rigs (Worming) through scattered vegetation Swim Jigs around emerging vegetation Spinnerbaits over grass tops in low light conditions	Bluegills gathering in shallow vegetation Young of the year baitfish beginning to school Crawfish active in warmer shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Actively feeding in post-spawn recovery phase, targeting perch and other baitfish around transition areas between spawning flats and summer haunts Moving between shallow and mid-depth zones (8-15 feet) throughout the day, with increased activity during morning and evening periods	Rocky points adjacent to spawning flats Sand-to-rock transition areas in 8-15 foot depth range Deep weed edges beginning to establish near hard-bottom areas	Tubes worked along rocky transitions Drop Shot with small profile baits for pressured fish Ned Rigs worked slowly on sand-to-rock transitions Soft Jerkbaits for aggressive fish	Perch Small Crayfish emerging from winter Young of year baitfish beginning to appear	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	48-62	Post-spawn walleye are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily during dawn and dusk periods Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer locations, following baitfish schools Strong preference for structural elements like points and weed edges as staging areas	Rocky points and shoreline transitions in 8-15 foot depth range Emerging weed edges, particularly near drop-offs Sand flats adjacent to deeper water	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along structure transitions Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') during low light periods Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for active fish	Small perch in transitional areas Emerging insect hatches near vegetation Baitfish schools moving shallow	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Post-spawn crappies are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, becoming more active and feeding heavily to recover Fish are typically suspending near deep weed edges and points, moving between 8-15 feet depending on time of day and weather conditions	Deep weed edges adjacent to spawning bays, especially in 12-15 foot depth range Points and breaks near shallow spawning areas, particularly where weeds are present Suspended areas over deeper water near structure, especially during midday	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) with light jigs around weed edges Hover/Mid-Strolling near points and breaks Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked through suspended fish	Small bluegills and juvenile panfish Emerging weed-related invertebrates	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Green Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-78	Bass are actively patrolling deep weed edges in 12-16 foot range, relating to healthy vegetation and abundant forage Fish are schooling in milfoil patches and showing aggressive feeding behavior on moving baits during prime periods	Deep weed edges in 12-15 foot range with healthy green vegetation Milfoil patches adjacent to deeper water Main lake points with vegetation, especially during morning hours	Bladed Jigs worked over weed edges to locate active fish Swim Jigs along vegetation edges for covering water Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in thick milfoil patches for bigger bites	Bluegill concentrated in deeper weed edges Various panfish species utilizing healthy vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	72-78	Actively feeding on perch around boulder-strewn sand flats, using rocks as ambush points Following typical summer pattern with early/late shallow feeding and seeking deeper, cooler water during midday Relating strongly to deep weed edges as secondary feeding locations	Boulder fields on sand flats, particularly in 8-15 foot depth range Deep weed edges adjacent to hard bottom areas Main lake points with rock-to-sand transitions	Ned Rigs worked slowly around boulders Drop Shot with small profile baits in clear water Tubes dragged and hopped through rocky areas	Perch Small baitfish relating to weed edges	Natural Craw Colors Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-75	During summer, walleye are primarily following the thermocline, concentrating in the 12-20 foot range near structure and weed edges. They become more active during dawn/dusk periods, moving up to feed on baitfish. With the moderately clear water (4.3m Secchi), fish are holding deeper and tighter to cover during bright daylight hours, preferring shadowy areas near weeds and boulder fields.	Deep weed edges in 12-15 foot range, especially where they intersect with structure Mid-lake humps with access to both shallow and deep water Boulder fields and sand flats in 12-20 foot range	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along weed edges and structure during daylight hours Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with crankbaits during low light periods Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') on specific structure spots	Perch - primary forage evidenced by fishing reports Bluegills - especially near weed edges Insects - during hatch periods	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Crappie	72-78	Crappies are suspending around mid-lake humps and spines, actively feeding and relating to deep structure during summer warmth Fish are utilizing the water column rather than staying bottom-oriented, requiring precise presentations at their suspended depth	Mid-lake humps and spines with adjacent deep water Deep weed edges along drop-offs, especially in 15-20 foot range Sharp breaks near main lake structure	Hover/Mid-Strolling with suspended baits along structure edges Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) through suspended schools Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are tightly schooled	Small baitfish (particularly young-of-year) Bluegills	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Carlos

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-65	Bass are actively feeding on baitfish and transitioning to deeper water (7-18 feet), showing aggressive behavior with frequent strikes as noted in recent reports Fish are grouping up on deep weed edges, points, and submerged vegetation, with increased activity during early morning and late evening periods	Deep weed edges in 8-15 feet of water, particularly where they intersect with points Offshore points with submerged vegetation Grass flats with deep water access	Bladed Jigs worked over grass edges and points Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along vegetation edges Spinnerbaits retrieved steadily through transitional areas	Bluegill concentrating near deep weed edges Small baitfish schooling near points and vegetation edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-65	Actively feeding and schooling, following baitfish schools near sharp breaks and transitions Moving between deep structure and adjacent flats, with increased activity during lower light conditions	Deep edges of main lake points adjacent to flats Rock to sand transitions near underwater points Deep weed edges where they intersect with hard bottom structure	Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly along breaks Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended fish Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved along depth transitions	Yellow Perch schooling near structure Baitfish schools suspended near breaks	Natural Shad Colors Green Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Walleye	55-70	Feeding activity increasing with cooling water temperatures, particularly during dawn and dusk periods Moving between deep structure (20ft humps) and shallower feeding zones, following baitfish schools Actively pursuing both insects and baitfish, suggesting varied feeding patterns	Mid-lake humps in 18-22 foot range Deep weed edges in 12-15 foot range Points and breaklines adjacent to deep water	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Drop Shot Live Bait Rigs	Insects Small Baitfish Perch	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Crappie	52-65	Crappies are transitioning to deeper water (7-18 feet) and actively feeding to build up reserves for winter, often suspending near structure and weed edges Fish are becoming more schooled and concentrated, following baitfish movements and utilizing mid-depth zones near deep-water access	Deep weed edges adjacent to sharp breaks (15-20 foot range) Mid-lake humps with nearby deep-water access Points and coves with established weed lines transitioning to deeper water	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along weed edges and structure transitions Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') for suspended schools Hover/Mid-Strolling near deep structure and weed edges	Bluegills in and around weed edges Small baitfish schools suspending near structure	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Green Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	38-48	Late fall feeding patterns continue with walleye focusing on deeper structure near primary basin areas and deep weed edges Active feeding periods are shorter but more intense, typically during midday warming periods	Deep weed edges transitioning to mid-lake humps (15-25 foot range) Basin areas adjacent to major structural elements (20-30 foot range) Deep rock and boulder areas near primary points	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+ Blade Baits	Perch schooling in deeper water Deep-holding baitfish schools	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Natural Craw Colors
Winter	Crappie	38-45	Crappies are suspending in deeper basins between 15-35 feet, often schooling tightly over prime structure Fish are actively feeding during prime low-light periods and exhibiting more sluggish behavior during bright conditions	Deep basin areas adjacent to mid-lake humps in 25-35 foot range Steep breaks near deep weed edge transitions in 15-25 foot range Deep water areas near main lake points where multiple depth contours converge	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with light jigs for suspended fish Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) when fish are holding deeper Ice Fishing Jigs worked slowly through suspended schools	Small bluegills concentrated in deeper water Young-of-year perch schooling in basin areas	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors
Ice	Walleye	34-39	Walleye transition between deeper basins (25-35 feet) and shallower feeding shelves (15-20 feet) based on light conditions and forage movement Most active feeding periods occur during dawn and dusk, with a strong midday bite in darker houses or on overcast days Fish typically suspend slightly off bottom when inactive, becoming more aggressive during prime feeding windows	Deep mid-lake hump transitions where 20-30 foot contours meet Steep breaks near primary points in 15-25 foot range Sand flats adjacent to deeper water in 12-20 foot range	Ice Fishing Spoons worked with aggressive jigging followed by longer pauses Ice Fishing Jigs tipped with minnows using subtle movements Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along depth transitions with live bait	Perch in 12-20 foot range around structure Smaller baitfish suspending near bottom in deeper water Juvenile bluegills near deep weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors
Ice	Crappie	33-39	Crappies concentrate in deeper basin areas and mid-lake humps, suspending near bottom structure during early ice, then moving higher in the water column as winter progresses Feeding activity peaks during dawn and dusk periods, with fish becoming more active on stable weather days	Deep basin areas adjacent to summer weed edges (18-25 feet) Mid-lake humps with access to deep water Transitions where 15-20 foot flats meet deeper water	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements 1-3 feet off bottom Ice Fishing Spoons used to attract and trigger suspended fish Live Bait Rigs with small minnows for finicky fish	Small Bluegills and juvenile panfish Small minnows and young-of-year baitfish	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Carlos

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning bays	Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range near spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Secondary points and rock transitions adjacent to spawning flats	Deep water access points near shallow boulder/sand flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Sand-rock transitions in 8-15 foot depth range near spawning areas	Points and inside turns adjacent to spawning bays
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shallow bays and coves with emerging vegetation in 4-8 feet	Secondary points leading into spawning bays in 8-15 feet
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse vegetation	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Sand and gravel flats with scattered boulders in 2-8 foot depth range	Protected bays and coves with hard bottom
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and shorelines with gravel or rubble substrate in 2-8 feet of water	Shallow bays with firm bottom adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water	Staging areas near deep breaks adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 8-15 foot range, especially near points or inside turns	Submerged vegetation adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rocky points adjacent to spawning flats	Sand-to-rock transition areas in 8-15 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and shoreline transitions in 8-15 foot depth range	Emerging weed edges, particularly near drop-offs
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Deep weed edges adjacent to spawning bays, especially in 12-15 foot depth range	Points and breaks near shallow spawning areas, particularly where weeds are present
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 12-15 foot range with healthy green vegetation	Milfoil patches adjacent to deeper water
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Boulder fields on sand flats, particularly in 8-15 foot depth range	Deep weed edges adjacent to hard bottom areas
Summer	Walleye	Deep weed edges in 12-15 foot range, especially where they intersect with structure	Mid-lake humps with access to both shallow and deep water
Summer	Crappie	Mid-lake humps and spines with adjacent deep water	Deep weed edges along drop-offs, especially in 15-20 foot range
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 8-15 feet of water, particularly where they intersect with points	Offshore points with submerged vegetation
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Deep edges of main lake points adjacent to flats	Rock to sand transitions near underwater points
Fall	Walleye	Mid-lake humps in 18-22 foot range	Deep weed edges in 12-15 foot range
Fall	Crappie	Deep weed edges adjacent to sharp breaks (15-20 foot range)	Mid-lake humps with nearby deep-water access
Winter	Walleye	Deep weed edges transitioning to mid-lake humps (15-25 foot range)	Basin areas adjacent to major structural elements (20-30 foot range)
Winter	Crappie	Deep basin areas adjacent to mid-lake humps in 25-35 foot range	Steep breaks near deep weed edge transitions in 15-25 foot range
Ice	Walleye	Deep mid-lake hump transitions where 20-30 foot contours meet	Steep breaks near primary points in 15-25 foot range
Ice	Crappie	Deep basin areas adjacent to summer weed edges (18-25 feet)	Mid-lake humps with access to deep water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegills concentrating in pre-spawn areas	Small baitfish moving shallow with warming trends
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch schooling near transitional areas	Crayfish becoming more active on rocky structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Small Perch concentrating near transitional areas	Minnows schooling in pre-spawn locations
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Small bluegills and juvenile panfish	Emerging aquatic insects
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill moving shallow and preparing to spawn	Small baitfish in spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crayfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small perch around spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Small Minnows and Shiners	Young Yellow Perch
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows gathering in warming shallows	Young-of-year bluegills
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegills gathering in shallow vegetation	Young of the year baitfish beginning to school
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch	Small Crayfish emerging from winter
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Small perch in transitional areas	Emerging insect hatches near vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Small bluegills and juvenile panfish	Emerging weed-related invertebrates
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated in deeper weed edges	Various panfish species utilizing healthy vegetation
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Perch	Small baitfish relating to weed edges
Summer	Walleye	Perch - primary forage evidenced by fishing reports	Bluegills - especially near weed edges
Summer	Crappie	Small baitfish (particularly young-of-year)	Bluegills
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near deep weed edges	Small baitfish schooling near points and vegetation edges
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Yellow Perch schooling near structure	Baitfish schools suspended near breaks
Fall	Walleye	Insects	Small Baitfish
Fall	Crappie	Bluegills in and around weed edges	Small baitfish schools suspending near structure
Winter	Walleye	Perch schooling in deeper water	Deep-holding baitfish schools
Winter	Crappie	Small bluegills concentrated in deeper water	Young-of-year perch schooling in basin areas
Ice	Walleye	Perch in 12-20 foot range around structure	Smaller baitfish suspending near bottom in deeper water
Ice	Crappie	Small Bluegills and juvenile panfish	Small minnows and young-of-year baitfish

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Carlos

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