How to Fish Lake Hopatcong: Best Patterns & Techniques

Lake Hopatcong

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 17, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Hopatcong

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Pre-spawn bass are actively feeding while staging near spawning areas, showing aggressive strikes particularly on moving baits as evidenced by the violent strikes on jerkbaits Fish are relating heavily to hard cover like boulders and docks, using these areas as staging points before moving to spawning flats	Boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats, as confirmed by multiple recent fishing reports Dock edges providing staging areas near shallow spawning zones Brush piles in pre-spawn staging areas	Hard Jerkbaits with violent initial jerks and long pauses, as proven effective in recent reports Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked around boulders and dock edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around brush piles and other cover	Crawfish, actively mentioned in recent fishing reports Bluegill, as evidenced by successful bluegill-colored baits in reports	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	52-62	Pre-spawn stripers are transitioning from winter patterns to shallow feeding zones, actively pursuing baitfish in 10-20ft zones near points and drop-offs Fish are showing increased surface feeding activity during early morning hours as they corral blueback herring Stripers are using weed edges along drops as ambush points, particularly during warmer parts of the day	Main lake points adjacent to deep water that provide access to spawning areas Drop-offs with defined weed edges starting at 10ft Secondary points and ledges in major creek arms	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses around points and drop-offs Umbrella Rigs slow-rolled through suspended bait schools Large Soft Body Swimbaits paralleling weed edges and structure	Blueback Herring schooling in 10-20ft zones Various baitfish species relating to emerging weed growth	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Pre-spawn crappies are transitioning from winter deep water to shallow staging areas, becoming more active with warming temperatures Fish are moving into 8-10 foot depths near spawning areas, suspending near structure and actively feeding to build energy reserves	Protected coves with submerged vegetation in 8-10 foot range Transition areas near ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range Areas near baitfish platforms with nearby spawning flats	Drop Shot - Allows precise presentation to suspended fish near structure Crappie Spider Rigging - Effective for covering water and finding active schools Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') - Perfect for working baitfish platforms and vegetation edges	Blueback Herring - Primary forage moving shallow with warming water Alewife - Secondary forage species following similar patterns	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-56	Pre-spawn walleye transitioning from winter areas to spawning grounds, actively feeding during dawn/dusk periods Fish staging near rocky structures and transition areas adjacent to potential spawning sites Increased feeding activity due to warming trends and pre-spawn metabolism boost	Boulder areas near Liffy Island with adjacent deep water access Ledges and drop-offs in 10-15 foot range Submerged vegetation edges in 10-12 foot depth	Bladed Jigs worked slowly along rocky transitions Live Bait Rigs with minnows near bottom structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') around staging areas	Blueback Herring Alewife Young of Year Baitfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Male bass moving shallow (2-6 ft) to establish spawning territories and prepare beds, becoming territorial and aggressive Females staging in slightly deeper water (6-10 ft) near spawning flats, making periodic moves shallow to spawn	Protected shallow flats with submerged vegetation for spawning Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays Lily pad fields in protected areas	Carolina Rigs with lizard baits worked slowly around beds Suspending Jerkbaits with extended pauses Wacky Rigs worked methodically in spawning areas	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small bluegill in spawning areas	Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	52-62	Pre-spawn stripers are actively feeding in shallow water, particularly around points, showing aggressive behavior towards fast-moving bait Fish are likely moving between staging areas and spawning locations, with feeding windows during early morning and late afternoon	Shallow points with access to deeper water, especially those with defined drop-offs Main lake structure and ledges near spawning areas Weed edges along 10ft drops where baitfish concentrate	Hard Jerkbaits worked aggressively with short pauses Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along depth transitions Umbrella Rigs for schooling fish in open water	Blueback Herring schooling in the shallows Various smaller baitfish species congregating near structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappie transitioning from deeper winter areas to shallow spawning zones, staging in pre-spawn areas near cover Actively feeding during warming trends, becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise Moving into protected coves and pockets where they will establish spawning colonies near structure	Protected shallow coves with submerged vegetation in 3-8 feet of water Transition areas near ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range where fish stage before spawning Areas near baitfish platforms and artificial structure in pre-spawn staging zones	Crappie Dock Shooting - effective for targeting fish holding tight to cover in spawning areas Drop Shot - ideal for suspended fish in pre-spawn staging areas Bobbers - perfect for presenting baits at specific depths around shallow spawning areas	Blueback Herring - primary forage during pre-spawn feeding Alewife - secondary forage target during spring transition Small invertebrates around vegetation	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	48-58	Walleye are transitioning into spawn mode, actively moving around boulder-strewn areas and coves adjacent to deep water staging areas Fish are showing aggressive feeding behavior during low-light and rainy conditions, likely due to pre-spawn feeding push Movement patterns suggest fish utilizing transitional areas between spawning sites and deeper staging locations	Boulder fields near Liffy Island, especially in coves with deep water access Rocky transition areas between 10-15 foot depths Protected coves with hard bottom composition	Bladed Jigs slow rolled near bottom structure Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around boulder transitions Live Bait Rigs near spawning areas	Blueback Herring Alewife	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting shad and blueback herring in the shallower weed flats Fish are establishing predictable feeding patterns, showing aggressive reaction strikes on moving baits, especially during morning and evening hours	Shallow weed flats with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays with submerged vegetation Dock areas with nearby vegetation, especially in protected coves	Bladed Jigs worked steadily through vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for a more subtle approach Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges	Blueback Herring and Alewife schooling in shallow to mid-depth ranges Young of the year baitfish beginning to emerge	Light Neutral Colors Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	58-72	Post-spawn stripers are actively feeding to recover energy, following schools of blueback herring in the water column Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to main lake structure, particularly around points and drop-offs Early morning surface feeding activity is common as stripers push bait schools up	Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with defined drop-offs starting at 15ft Weed edges along drops starting at 10ft depth where stripers can ambush bait Open water areas near structure where bait schools are present	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses around points and weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled along drop-offs Spinnerbaits worked through schooling activity or around structure Umbrella Rigs for targeting suspended fish following bait schools	Blueback Herring schooling in open water and around structure Shad species gathering around points and weed edges Various baitfish species suspending in the water column	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Post-spawn crappies are recovering and transitioning to summer patterns, moving from shallow spawning areas to nearby deeper structure Fish are actively feeding to regain energy, forming loose schools around cover in 8-12 foot depth ranges Showing crepuscular feeding patterns with increased activity during low light conditions	Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot range near spawning flats Ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range with nearby cover Baitfish platforms and artificial structures providing suspended cover	Drop Shot Crappie Spider Rigging Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling)	Blueback Herring Alewife Young of the year baitfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	52-62	Transitioning from spawning areas to early summer feeding locations, actively feeding but still relating to structure Most active during lower light conditions (dawn/dusk), moving between rocky structure and adjacent deep water	Boulder-strewn areas adjacent to deep water transitions, especially near Liffy Island Ledges and drop-offs in 10-15 foot range with access to deeper water Submerged vegetation edges in 10-12 foot range where present	Bladed Jigs worked along rocky transitions Live Bait Rigs near deep water transitions Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') for suspended fish	Blueback Herring Alewife Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-85	Establishing summer feeding patterns with active periods in early morning and evening, holding near structure in 10-12 ft depth range during midday Relating heavily to baitfish (blueback herring and alewife) movements while using dock edges and weed lines as ambush points	Dock edges and corners adjacent to deeper water or weed flats Submerged weed edges in 10-12 foot depth range Ledges near grass lines, especially those intersecting with the 10-foot contour	Texas Rigs (Worming) with slow presentations around docks Bladed Jigs worked slowly through submerged vegetation Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along ledges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) slow rolled along weed edges	Blueback Herring Alewife	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Striped Bass	72-82	Striped bass are actively feeding along drop-offs and weed edges in 10-15 ft of water, showing selective feeding behavior with preference for precise presentations Fish are relating strongly to structure and ambush points, particularly during feeding periods, with schools holding on defined edges	Drop-offs adjacent to deep water in 15ft range, particularly those with defined ledges Outside weed edges along depth transitions starting around 10ft Main lake points and structure-oriented areas with access to deeper water	Drop Shot with finesse presentations, worked methodically along depth transitions Spinnerbaits with stop-and-go retrieve along weed edges Bladed Jigs worked along structure edges where bait is present	Blueback Herring schooling in open water and around structure edges Various baitfish species relating to weed edges and drop-offs	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Warm Colors
Summer	Crappie	72-82	Crappie are showing crepuscular feeding patterns, becoming most active during low-light periods, especially after sunset Fish are suspending near structure in 8-10 ft depth range, actively feeding on schooling baitfish	Baitfish platforms in 8-10 foot depth range Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot depth range Ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range with nearby cover	Drop Shot with small plastics worked quickly off bottom Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along weed edges Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') near baitfish platforms	Blueback Herring Alewife	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-78	Walleye transitioning to deeper water, maintaining proximity to structure and actively feeding during low light periods and overnight Suspending near deep weed edges and boulder-to-deep water transitions during day, moving shallower to feed during dawn/dusk	Deep weed edges in 10-12 foot range adjacent to deeper water Boulder fields near Liffy Island transitioning to deep water Ledges and drop-offs in 10-15 foot range	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weed edges and depth transitions Live Bait Rigs near boulder-to-deep water transitions Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') on suspended fish	Blueback Herring Alewife	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Hopatcong

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-68	Bass are in transition mode, following baitfish schools and relocating from summer to winter haunts Fish are opportunistically feeding on surface insects (spotted lantern flies) and baitfish in the water column Cold nights are pushing fish deeper during morning hours, with more activity in afternoons in shallower zones	Deep weed edges adjacent to primary points Docks with access to deep water Shallow flats with remaining vegetation near creek channels	Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') worked along deep weed edges Bladed Jigs worked through sparse vegetation Soft Jerkbaits worked with longer pauses near baitfish schools	Blueback Herring and Alewife schools Spotted Lantern Flies (surface insects) Young of the year baitfish	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Striped Bass	58-72	Stripers actively schooling and chasing baitfish (blueback herring) in open water, especially during early morning and late evening Fish transitioning between shallow and deep water throughout the day, following bait movements along deep structural elements	Main lake points adjacent to deep water drop-offs Deep weed edges along 10-15ft contours where bait congregates Open water areas where stripers are pushing bait to the surface	Umbrella Rigs worked through suspended bait schools Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') along drop-offs when fish are holding deeper Hard Topwater (Walking) during early morning surface feeding activity	Blueback Herring schooling in open water and around structure Shad moving into creek arms and along main lake points	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Crappie	52-65	Crappie are actively schooling and feeding on baitfish, following blueback herring and alewife schools in the water column Fish are transitioning to deeper water as temperatures cool, typically suspending near structure in 8-15 foot range Showing increased activity during daylight hours compared to summer patterns, with peak feeding during morning and evening periods	Deep ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range with nearby submerged vegetation Baitfish platforms and artificial structure in 8-10 foot depth zone Points and coves with submerged vegetation that provide ambush locations	Drop Shot with small soft plastics, worked slowly through suspended schools Crappie Spider Rigging to effectively cover water and maintain specific depth control Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') around structure and baitfish schools	Blueback Herring schools Alewife Young-of-year baitfish in vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Walleye	52-65	Actively feeding on baitfish schools (blueback herring and alewife) during low-light periods, following forage to deeper water during the day Moving between deep-water holding areas and shallower feeding zones, particularly around boulder-to-deep water transitions	Boulder-strewn drop-offs near Liffy Island in 10-15 foot range Deep weed edges in 10-12 foot range where vegetation meets structure Main lake points with access to deep water	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') along drop-offs and boulder transitions Blade Baits worked vertically through baitfish schools Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weed edges and depth transitions	Blueback Herring schooling in open water Alewife concentrating near structure Young-of-year baitfish around vegetation edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	38-45	Largemouth bass are holding in deeper water, concentrating near steep breaks and structure in 10-12 foot depth range, moving minimally to conserve energy Feeding windows are shorter and typically occur during warmest parts of the day, with fish showing preference for slower-moving prey	Deep dock edges adjacent to steep breaks in 10-12 foot range Boulder and ledge areas, particularly those near deeper water access Deeper weed edges that maintain green growth through winter	Blade Baits worked with slow, vertical presentations along deep structure Jerkbaits worked slowly with long pauses near dock edges Drop Shot with small profile baits near deep structure	Blueback herring and alewife suspended near structure Small crawfish active during warmer portions of day	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Winter	Striped Bass	42-52	Striped bass are schooling heavily in winter, following large bait concentrations in the main lake areas Fish are suspending near primary points and deep structure, moving up to feed during low light periods	Main lake points with access to deep water and proximity to bait schools Deep drop-offs near primary channel ledges in 15-25 feet Weed edges along drops starting at 10ft where bait congregates	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Blade Baits Umbrella Rigs	Blueback Herring schooling in deeper water Shad concentrated near channel edges and points	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Crappie	38-45	Crappie are schooling tightly in deeper water, suspending near structure and following baitfish schools Metabolisms are slower, leading to more selective feeding patterns and preference for slower presentations Fish tend to be less active during bright midday periods, with feeding windows during low-light conditions	Deep ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range with nearby structure Submerged vegetation edges near depth changes Baitfish platforms and artificial structure in deeper water	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Drop Shot Ice Fishing Jigs	Blueback Herring Alewife Small Yellow Perch	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Winter	Walleye	42-48	Walleye are suspending near primary lake structures, actively feeding on schools of blueback herring and alewife in the water column Fish are maintaining position near depth transitions and ledges in the 10-15 foot range, moving up to feed during low light periods	Deep water transitions near boulder fields around Liffy Island Ledges and drop-offs in 10-15 foot range Submerged vegetation edges in 10-12 foot range where they meet deeper water	Blade Baits worked vertically along depth transitions Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with heavy jigging spoons Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked slowly through suspended bait schools	Blueback Herring in suspended schools Alewife in loose schools near structure Young-of-year baitfish relating to deep weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Hopatcong

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats, as confirmed by multiple recent fishing reports	Dock edges providing staging areas near shallow spawning zones
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Main lake points adjacent to deep water that provide access to spawning areas	Drop-offs with defined weed edges starting at 10ft
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Protected coves with submerged vegetation in 8-10 foot range	Transition areas near ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Boulder areas near Liffy Island with adjacent deep water access	Ledges and drop-offs in 10-15 foot range
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow flats with submerged vegetation for spawning	Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	Shallow points with access to deeper water, especially those with defined drop-offs	Main lake structure and ledges near spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Protected shallow coves with submerged vegetation in 3-8 feet of water	Transition areas near ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range where fish stage before spawning
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Boulder fields near Liffy Island, especially in coves with deep water access	Rocky transition areas between 10-15 foot depths
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow weed flats with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water	Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays with submerged vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with defined drop-offs starting at 15ft	Weed edges along drops starting at 10ft depth where stripers can ambush bait
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot range near spawning flats	Ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range with nearby cover
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Boulder-strewn areas adjacent to deep water transitions, especially near Liffy Island	Ledges and drop-offs in 10-15 foot range with access to deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dock edges and corners adjacent to deeper water or weed flats	Submerged weed edges in 10-12 foot depth range
Summer	Striped Bass	Drop-offs adjacent to deep water in 15ft range, particularly those with defined ledges	Outside weed edges along depth transitions starting around 10ft
Summer	Crappie	Baitfish platforms in 8-10 foot depth range	Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot depth range
Summer	Walleye	Deep weed edges in 10-12 foot range adjacent to deeper water	Boulder fields near Liffy Island transitioning to deep water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges adjacent to primary points	Docks with access to deep water
Fall	Striped Bass	Main lake points adjacent to deep water drop-offs	Deep weed edges along 10-15ft contours where bait congregates
Fall	Crappie	Deep ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range with nearby submerged vegetation	Baitfish platforms and artificial structure in 8-10 foot depth zone
Fall	Walleye	Boulder-strewn drop-offs near Liffy Island in 10-15 foot range	Deep weed edges in 10-12 foot range where vegetation meets structure
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Deep dock edges adjacent to steep breaks in 10-12 foot range	Boulder and ledge areas, particularly those near deeper water access
Winter	Striped Bass	Main lake points with access to deep water and proximity to bait schools	Deep drop-offs near primary channel ledges in 15-25 feet
Winter	Crappie	Deep ledges and drops in 10-15 foot range with nearby structure	Submerged vegetation edges near depth changes
Winter	Walleye	Deep water transitions near boulder fields around Liffy Island	Ledges and drop-offs in 10-15 foot range

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish, actively mentioned in recent fishing reports	Bluegill, as evidenced by successful bluegill-colored baits in reports
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in 10-20ft zones	Various baitfish species relating to emerging weed growth
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Blueback Herring - Primary forage moving shallow with warming water	Alewife - Secondary forage species following similar patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Blueback Herring	Alewife
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small bluegill in spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in the shallows	Various smaller baitfish species congregating near structure
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Blueback Herring - primary forage during pre-spawn feeding	Alewife - secondary forage target during spring transition
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Blueback Herring	Alewife
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Blueback Herring and Alewife schooling in shallow to mid-depth ranges	Young of the year baitfish beginning to emerge
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in open water and around structure	Shad species gathering around points and weed edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Blueback Herring	Alewife
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Blueback Herring	Alewife
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Blueback Herring	Alewife
Summer	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in open water and around structure edges	Various baitfish species relating to weed edges and drop-offs
Summer	Crappie	Blueback Herring	Alewife
Summer	Walleye	Blueback Herring	Alewife
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Blueback Herring and Alewife schools	Spotted Lantern Flies (surface insects)
Fall	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in open water and around structure	Shad moving into creek arms and along main lake points
Fall	Crappie	Blueback Herring schools	Alewife
Fall	Walleye	Blueback Herring schooling in open water	Alewife concentrating near structure
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Blueback herring and alewife suspended near structure	Small crawfish active during warmer portions of day
Winter	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in deeper water	Shad concentrated near channel edges and points
Winter	Crappie	Blueback Herring	Alewife
Winter	Walleye	Blueback Herring in suspended schools	Alewife in loose schools near structure

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Hopatcong

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