How to Fish Lake Chetac: Best Patterns & Techniques

Lake Chetac

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 30, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Chetac

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-60	Fish are staging in pre-spawn areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning. They are making periodic movements from winter depths to warmer, shallower areas Most active during warmer parts of the day, particularly in the afternoons when water temperatures peak	Secondary points and staging areas adjacent to spawning bays Rock piles and humps in 8-15 foot depth range near spawning flats Deep weed edges where new growth is beginning to emerge	Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging vegetation and transition areas Bladed Jigs slow-rolled near rock piles and points Ned Rigs worked methodically on staging areas	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Bluegill in pre-spawn patterns around emerging vegetation Small baitfish schooling in warming shallow areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	45-58	Pre-spawn smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter locations to staging areas near spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, moving from deep wintering areas to shallower transition zones	Rock piles and points adjacent to deeper water, especially those leading to potential spawning flats Transition areas between deep winter haunts and shallow spawning areas, particularly areas with rock or gravel substrate Secondary points in protected bays that warm up first	Blade Baits worked slowly along depth transitions, maintaining bottom contact Tubes dragged and hopped along rocky structure Ned Rigs worked methodically around rock piles and points	Perch moving along similar transition areas Smaller baitfish congregating near warming shallows Crawfish becoming more active as water temperatures rise	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	45-58	Pre-spawn muskies are beginning to move from winter deep-water areas to warming shallow bays, primarily following perch and other forage species. Fish are increasingly active but not yet at peak metabolism. Most active during midday warming periods when shallow waters reach optimal temperatures, especially on sunny days with light winds.	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation adjacent to deep water access Rock piles and hard spots near grass edges in 8-15 foot depth range Inside turns of points leading into spawning bays	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along transition areas Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses to trigger cold-water strikes Trolling Shallow (0-9') focusing on the edges of emerging weed growth	Yellow Perch congregating in pre-spawn areas Bluegills starting to move shallow Bullheads becoming more active in warming bays	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	52-65	Bluegills are transitioning from deeper winter areas to shallow spawning zones, staging in pre-spawn locations near emerging weed growth and brush piles Feeding activity increases as water warms, with fish becoming more aggressive in preparation for spawning	Brush piles and cribs in 8-10ft depth range adjacent to shallow flats Emerging weed edges in 4-7ft depths Protected bays with warming water and early vegetation growth	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Bobbers	Emerging aquatic insects and larvae Small crustaceans Zooplankton	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Bass actively moving into shallow spawning areas and establishing beds as water temperatures reach low 60s Fish alternate between guarding beds and feeding on nearby bluegill and crawfish	Shallow protected bays with firm bottom for spawning Areas near reeds and vegetation edges Humps and shallow flats adjacent to deeper water	Neko Rigs worked slowly around visible beds and spawning areas Ned Rigs dragged across humps and shallow flats Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for working reed edges	Bluegill gathering in spawning areas Crawfish active in rocky areas and around humps	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Moving into shallow spawning areas (2-8 feet) near rock piles and protected bays, actively defending nests Males preparing and guarding nests while females stage in slightly deeper adjacent areas Increased aggression and territorial behavior, especially around nesting sites	Protected rocky bays and points with gradual slopes Hard bottom areas adjacent to deeper water Areas between rock piles and brush in 2-8 foot depth range	Tubes worked slowly around spawning areas Ned Rigs presented with subtle movements near nests Drop Shot with small profile baits for sight fishing	Crayfish emerging from winter patterns Perch in nearby deeper water Small baitfish moving into spawning areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	48-65	Pre-spawn muskies moving into shallow bays and spawning areas with warmer water temperatures Post-spawn females recovering in adjacent deeper water near spawning areas Males lingering in spawning areas for extended periods	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water Hard-bottom areas near spawning locations in 8-15 feet Transition areas between shallow spawning bays and deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through spawning areas Spinnerbaits retrieved near emerging weed edges Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses near transition areas	Perch gathering in shallow spawning bays Bluegills moving shallow as water warms Bullheads becoming active in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	65-75	Actively spawning in shallow water, with males guarding nests and females moving in and out of spawning areas Males become highly territorial and aggressive during nest defense, making them more likely to strike at small baits	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse to moderate weed growth Areas near brush piles in 8-10ft depth serving as staging areas Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Bobbers with small jigs suspended 2-4 feet deep Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly through spawning areas Micro Crankbaits targeting pre-spawn staging areas	Small insects and larvae Zooplankton Small crustaceans	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	68-76	Transitioning from spawning areas to deeper summer haunts, actively feeding to recover energy Moving between shallow feeding areas and deeper staging points throughout the day Heavily relating to points and structure near spawning bays as transition routes	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays Deep weed edges in 8-15 feet of water Brush piles and rock piles near spawning flats	Shakey Heads worked slowly along points and transitions Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') parallel to deep weed edges Drop Shot targeting suspended fish near structure	Bluegill beginning their spawning activity in shallower areas Crawfish active on rocky areas and points Small baitfish schooling near points and structure	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	68-76	Post-spawn smallmouth bass are actively feeding and transitioning from spawning areas to early summer locations, with fish hitting baits both on the fall and during steady retrieves Fish are utilizing points and offshore structure as transition routes, staging in areas that provide quick access to both shallow and deeper water	Main lake points with access to deeper water, particularly those with rocky substrate Spawning flats adjacent to deeper water Offshore rock piles and humps in the middle of the lake	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked with a slow, steady retrieve or allowed to fall Drop Shot along points and deeper structure Tubes worked along rocky transitions	Perch Small baitfish schools	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	55-68	Post-spawn muskies are actively recovering and beginning to feed, primarily during dawn and dusk periods due to the moderate water staining (2.3m Secchi) Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer locations, following forage movements along weed edges and structure transitions	Emerging weed edges adjacent to spawning bays, particularly where hard bottom transitions occur Secondary points and rock piles in 8-15 foot depth range Shallow brush piles and woody cover near deeper water access	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along weed edges and structure transitions Inline Spinners retrieved steadily through shallow cover and over emerging vegetation Spinnerbaits worked parallel to structure edges during low light periods	Perch gathering around emerging weed growth Bluegills moving into shallow warming bays Bullheads active in transitional areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	65-75	Post-spawn bluegills are actively feeding to recover energy, focusing on shallow to mid-depth areas with abundant insect life and small crustaceans Fish are establishing summer patterns, moving between shallow feeding areas and slightly deeper resting locations near structure	Weed edges and pockets in 8-10 foot range near brush piles and cribs Protected bays with emerging weed growth in 4-7 foot depth Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water, especially near points	Bobbers with small jigs suspended at varied depths, worked slowly around structure Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with light tackle near weed edges Finesse Hair Jigs cast to visible structure and worked with subtle movements	Small insects and larvae emerging in warming waters Tiny crustaceans in weed beds Small minnows gathering near shallow structure	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	72-82	Bass are establishing summer patterns around shade-providing structures, actively feeding during early morning and evening hours Fish are seeking thermal refuge and ambush points near deep structure and shade during bright, warm conditions Actively feeding on bluegills near docks and brush piles, with some crawfish foraging on rock piles	Docks and pontoons with clear shade lines Brush piles in 8-10 foot depth range Offshore rock piles and humps Hard spots on grass edges	Structure Jigs around docks and pontoons Drop Shot on brush piles Shakey Heads on offshore rock piles Medium Diving Crankbaits along grass edges	Bluegill around docks and brush Crawfish on rock piles and hard bottom areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	68-78	Transitioning between shallow and deep water throughout the day, with early morning/late evening shallow feeding patterns and midday movement to deeper structure Actively feeding on perch and baitfish around rock piles and points, particularly during lower light conditions Staging near deep water access points for temperature regulation during peak summer heat	Main lake rock piles and humps with quick access to deep water Rocky points adjacent to deeper water Offshore structure in the middle of the lake with varied depth transitions	Drop Shot along deep structure edges and rock piles Ned Rigs worked slowly through rocky areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) during active feeding periods	Perch Small baitfish schools Crayfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Summer	Muskie	68-78	Muskies will actively patrol weed edges and structure transitions during early morning and evening hours, with decreased activity during bright midday periods Fish are establishing summer patterns around the thermocline, relating heavily to shade from docks and willows during peak daylight hours Feeding activity increases during wind-driven periods, especially on points and edges where prey becomes disoriented	Deep weed edges adjacent to offshore structure, particularly where hard spots intersect with grass edges Dock areas with access to deep water, especially those near points or bays Offshore humps and rock piles near the thermocline depth	Trolling Shallow (0-9') along weed edges and structure transitions during low light periods Hard Body Swimbaits worked parallel to dock lines and shade areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along deep weed edges and over rock piles	Yellow Perch congregating around weed edges and rock piles Bluegills relating to dock areas and shallow vegetation Bullheads active near bottom structure transitions	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	68-78	Actively feeding on plankton and small invertebrates near mid-lake structure, suspending off humps and rock piles Moving between feeding zones throughout the day, utilizing weeds for shelter and structure edges for foraging	Mid-lake humps and rock piles in 10-19 foot depth range Weed edges near structural transitions Brush piles in 8-10 foot depth range	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs Hover/Mid-Strolling	Plankton and small aquatic insects Small minnows and young-of-year fish	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Chetac

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-72	Bass are actively feeding on baitfish and transitioning from summer to fall patterns, following baitfish schools into creeks and coves Fish are becoming more aggressive as water temperatures cool, moving from deep summer haunts to shallower feeding zones Increased activity during overcast conditions, with fish utilizing points and channel swings as staging areas	Main lake points and channel swings adjacent to deep water Creek mouths and secondary points in major coves Deep weed edges near primary points	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to points and weed edges Spinnerbaits around shallow cover and through baitfish schools Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for imitating fleeing baitfish	Bluegill concentrating near remaining weed edges Baitfish schools moving into creeks and coves Crawfish active on rocky points and transitions	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-65	Actively feeding on baitfish and crayfish in preparation for winter, following schools of perch and other forage fish Moving between deep main lake structure and adjacent shallow feeding areas based on light and temperature conditions Forming loose schools around prime structure, especially near depth transitions	Deep rock piles and humps adjacent to deeper water Main lake points with access to both shallow and deep water Offshore structure in the middle of the lake with nearby baitfish schools	Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly near structure Blade Baits worked with controlled lifts and drops along depth transitions Tubes dragged and hopped along rocky structure	Yellow Perch schooling near structure Crayfish active on rocky areas Various small baitfish species in deeper water	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Fall	Muskie	52-65	Muskies become increasingly aggressive in fall, feeding heavily to build energy reserves for winter. They follow large schools of baitfish and often hunt in shallow to mid-depth areas during low-light periods. Fish are particularly active during weather changes and overcast conditions, using structure edges and weed transitions as ambush points.	Deep weed edges adjacent to rock piles or points, especially where multiple structure types intersect Shallow rock humps near deep water access Protected bays with remaining green vegetation, particularly during harsh weather	Large Soft Body Swimbaits worked slowly along structure edges and through transitions Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weed edges and structure breaks Hard Body Swimbaits with erratic retrieves near baitfish schools	Yellow Perch schooling in deeper water near structure Bluegills concentrated in remaining vegetation Bullheads moving from shallow to deeper haunts	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	52-65	Actively feeding on plankton and small invertebrates near vegetation edges and transition areas, preparing for winter Beginning to school more tightly and move to slightly deeper water as temperatures cool	Brush piles and cribs in 8-10ft depth range Deep weed edges near points and bays Mid-depth transition areas near structure	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs Finesse Hair Jigs	Plankton Small invertebrates Tiny minnows	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Muskie	38-48	Muskies concentrate in areas near deep structure edges and transition zones, becoming more active during weather changes and low-light periods Fish are typically less aggressive but will feed opportunistically, especially during stable weather patterns and warming trends	Deep weed edges adjacent to rock piles (8-15 feet) Offshore humps near deep water access Points and inside turns with quick access to deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along structure edges Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') near deep structure Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along habitat transition zones	Perch congregating near deep structure Bullheads relating to rock piles and transition areas Bluegills suspended near remaining green weeds	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	38-42	Bluegills form tight schools near brush piles and cribs in 8-10ft zones, seeking both shelter and stable temperatures Fish become less active during mid-day, with peak feeding periods during early morning and late afternoon	Brush piles and cribs in 8-10 foot depth range Mid-lake structure near transition areas Deep weed edges adjacent to spawning flats	Ice Fishing Jigs worked slowly with subtle movements Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with careful line watching Live Bait Rigs with small minnows or waxworms	Small aquatic insects and larvae Tiny crustaceans Small minnows	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	34-39	Bluegills concentrate in deeper basins near brush piles and cribs during ice season, typically suspending slightly off bottom Feeding activity peaks during early morning and late afternoon, with fish becoming more selective during midday Schools tend to roam between structure elements at 8-12 foot depths, following zooplankton and small invertebrates	Brush piles and cribs in 8-10 foot depth range Deep basin areas adjacent to summer weed flats Transition areas between deeper water and shallow flats	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements just above the fish Ice Fishing Spoons with erratic action to trigger reaction strikes Live Bait Rigs with small tungsten jigs for finicky fish	Zooplankton and micro invertebrates Small aquatic insects and larvae Tiny crustaceans near structure	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Chetac

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and staging areas adjacent to spawning bays	Rock piles and humps in 8-15 foot depth range near spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rock piles and points adjacent to deeper water, especially those leading to potential spawning flats	Transition areas between deep winter haunts and shallow spawning areas, particularly areas with rock or gravel substrate
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation adjacent to deep water access	Rock piles and hard spots near grass edges in 8-15 foot depth range
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Brush piles and cribs in 8-10ft depth range adjacent to shallow flats	Emerging weed edges in 4-7ft depths
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow protected bays with firm bottom for spawning	Areas near reeds and vegetation edges
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected rocky bays and points with gradual slopes	Hard bottom areas adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water	Hard-bottom areas near spawning locations in 8-15 feet
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom and sparse to moderate weed growth	Areas near brush piles in 8-10ft depth serving as staging areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points adjacent to spawning bays	Deep weed edges in 8-15 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake points with access to deeper water, particularly those with rocky substrate	Spawning flats adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Emerging weed edges adjacent to spawning bays, particularly where hard bottom transitions occur	Secondary points and rock piles in 8-15 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Weed edges and pockets in 8-10 foot range near brush piles and cribs	Protected bays with emerging weed growth in 4-7 foot depth
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Docks and pontoons with clear shade lines	Brush piles in 8-10 foot depth range
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake rock piles and humps with quick access to deep water	Rocky points adjacent to deeper water
Summer	Muskie	Deep weed edges adjacent to offshore structure, particularly where hard spots intersect with grass edges	Dock areas with access to deep water, especially those near points or bays
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Mid-lake humps and rock piles in 10-19 foot depth range	Weed edges near structural transitions
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points and channel swings adjacent to deep water	Creek mouths and secondary points in major coves
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Deep rock piles and humps adjacent to deeper water	Main lake points with access to both shallow and deep water
Fall	Muskie	Deep weed edges adjacent to rock piles or points, especially where multiple structure types intersect	Shallow rock humps near deep water access
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Brush piles and cribs in 8-10ft depth range	Deep weed edges near points and bays
Winter	Muskie	Deep weed edges adjacent to rock piles (8-15 feet)	Offshore humps near deep water access
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Brush piles and cribs in 8-10 foot depth range	Mid-lake structure near transition areas
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Brush piles and cribs in 8-10 foot depth range	Deep basin areas adjacent to summer weed flats

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Bluegill in pre-spawn patterns around emerging vegetation
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch moving along similar transition areas	Smaller baitfish congregating near warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Yellow Perch congregating in pre-spawn areas	Bluegills starting to move shallow
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Emerging aquatic insects and larvae	Small crustaceans
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill gathering in spawning areas	Crawfish active in rocky areas and around humps
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crayfish emerging from winter patterns	Perch in nearby deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Perch gathering in shallow spawning bays	Bluegills moving shallow as water warms
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small insects and larvae	Zooplankton
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning their spawning activity in shallower areas	Crawfish active on rocky areas and points
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch	Small baitfish schools
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Perch gathering around emerging weed growth	Bluegills moving into shallow warming bays
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small insects and larvae emerging in warming waters	Tiny crustaceans in weed beds
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill around docks and brush	Crawfish on rock piles and hard bottom areas
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Perch	Small baitfish schools
Summer	Muskie	Yellow Perch congregating around weed edges and rock piles	Bluegills relating to dock areas and shallow vegetation
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Plankton and small aquatic insects	Small minnows and young-of-year fish
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near remaining weed edges	Baitfish schools moving into creeks and coves
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Yellow Perch schooling near structure	Crayfish active on rocky areas
Fall	Muskie	Yellow Perch schooling in deeper water near structure	Bluegills concentrated in remaining vegetation
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Plankton	Small invertebrates
Winter	Muskie	Perch congregating near deep structure	Bullheads relating to rock piles and transition areas
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae	Tiny crustaceans
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Zooplankton and micro invertebrates	Small aquatic insects and larvae

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Chetac

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Summer	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Fall	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals