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Lake Como

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Como

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-48	Pre-spawn pike actively staging in shallow waters near potential spawning areas, particularly in areas with emerging vegetation Aggressive feeding behavior to build energy reserves before spawning, with increased activity during warmer parts of the day	Shallow bays and backwater areas with emerging vegetation, especially on the north side where water warms first Areas near shoreline irregularities that provide both spawning habitat and ambush points Transition areas between shallow flats and slightly deeper water	Spinnerbaits worked slowly through shallow areas with emerging vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) retrieved steadily just above vegetation Live Bait Rigs with large minnows for cold front conditions	Yellow Perch congregating in similar shallow areas Small Northern Pike Various Minnow Species moving into warming shallows	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	40-52	Actively spawning in shallow vegetated areas and backwaters, with post-spawn fish staging nearby for recovery Most aggressive during early morning and evening hours, with heightened feeding activity around spawning areas	Shallow bays and backwater areas with emerging vegetation, especially in wind-protected zones Transition areas between spawning flats and slightly deeper water (4-6 feet) Areas near docks that provide access to both shallow spawning areas and slightly deeper water	Inline Spinners worked slowly through shallow spawning areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieves parallel to spawning areas Spoons worked with a flutter action near staging areas	Young-of-year panfish in shallow areas Small yellow perch Spawning minnows	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	52-65	Post-spawn pike actively feeding to recover energy, primarily in shallow vegetated areas and along remaining spawning routes Aggressive feeding behavior during daylight hours, particularly during wind-blown conditions which create ambush opportunities	Shallow bays and flats with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water Transition areas between spawning bays and slightly deeper water near docks Wind-blown shorelines with developing weed growth	Inline Spinners worked through shallow vegetation Spinnerbaits along dock edges and emerging weed lines Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieves in open water pockets	Young-of-year panfish in shallow vegetation Spawning minnows in shoreline areas	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	68-78	Pike are likely to move deeper during midday, seeking cooler water but staying near weed edges due to the lake's shallow average depth Most active feeding occurs during early morning and evening, with fish using vegetation as ambush points In this turbid water (1.9m Secchi), pike will be more aggressive and willing to chase prey in shallow zones	Weed edges adjacent to slightly deeper water pockets Wind-blown shorelines with vegetation Dock areas providing shade and ambush points	Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges and through scattered vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) swimming just above vegetation Trolling Shallow (0-9') parallel to weed edges	Young-of-year panfish in shallow vegetation Small pike and yellow perch along weed edges Minnow species in scattered vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Como

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	45-65	Northern Pike are actively feeding and ambushing prey around dock structures, likely due to cooling fall temperatures and baitfish concentrations Fish are showing aggressive feeding behavior, striking flashy and high-visibility lures in the turbid water conditions	Docks with access to slightly deeper water, especially those with vegetation nearby Wind-blown shorelines where baitfish get concentrated Shallow vegetation edges adjacent to deeper water access	Spoons worked with an aggressive retrieve around dock areas Inline Spinners cast parallel to dock edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked through dock areas	Yellow Perch congregating around dock structures Small panfish using docks for cover	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	38-45	Pike are likely suspending near remaining green vegetation edges, actively feeding during low-light periods Fish are moving between shallow flats and deeper holes, following schools of baitfish	Deep holes adjacent to remaining weed edges Docks with access to deeper water Wind-blown points with remaining vegetation	Spoons worked with aggressive jigging action Live Bait Rigs with larger minnows Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')	Small panfish and yellow perch Stressed or dying baitfish	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Ice	Northern Pike	33-39	Pike will be concentrated in areas near remaining green vegetation and around the limited number of deeper holes in this shallow lake Feeding activity is typically most aggressive during early morning and late afternoon, with fish being more lethargic during bright midday periods	Deeper pockets adjacent to dying weed edges, particularly near dock areas Remaining green vegetation in 4-6 foot depth range Areas where depth changes are most pronounced, given the lake's shallow average depth	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups with large live bait positioned at varying depths Ice Fishing Spoons worked aggressively to trigger reaction strikes Ice Fishing Jigs tipped with minnows for finicky fish	Yellow Perch Small Panfish Shiners	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Como

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays and backwater areas with emerging vegetation, especially on the north side where water warms first	Areas near shoreline irregularities that provide both spawning habitat and ambush points
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays and backwater areas with emerging vegetation, especially in wind-protected zones	Transition areas between spawning flats and slightly deeper water (4-6 feet)
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays and flats with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water	Transition areas between spawning bays and slightly deeper water near docks
Summer	Northern Pike	Weed edges adjacent to slightly deeper water pockets	Wind-blown shorelines with vegetation
Fall	Northern Pike	Docks with access to slightly deeper water, especially those with vegetation nearby	Wind-blown shorelines where baitfish get concentrated
Winter	Northern Pike	Deep holes adjacent to remaining weed edges	Docks with access to deeper water
Ice	Northern Pike	Deeper pockets adjacent to dying weed edges, particularly near dock areas	Remaining green vegetation in 4-6 foot depth range

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Yellow Perch congregating in similar shallow areas	Small Northern Pike
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Young-of-year panfish in shallow areas	Small yellow perch
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Young-of-year panfish in shallow vegetation	Spawning minnows in shoreline areas
Summer	Northern Pike	Young-of-year panfish in shallow vegetation	Small pike and yellow perch along weed edges
Fall	Northern Pike	Yellow Perch congregating around dock structures	Small panfish using docks for cover
Winter	Northern Pike	Small panfish and yellow perch	Stressed or dying baitfish
Ice	Northern Pike	Yellow Perch	Small Panfish

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Como

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

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