How to Fish Lake Koronis: Best Patterns & Techniques

Lake Koronis

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 11, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Koronis

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-62	Bass are transitioning from winter depths to shallow spawning areas, staging on secondary points and near spawning flats Fish are becoming more active with warming water, making periodic feeding movements to shallower areas Males beginning to scout potential spawning areas near docks and protected bays	Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays Docks in 4-8 foot depth range Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation	Jerkbaits worked slowly with long pauses Lipless Crankbaits along emerging weed edges Soft Jerkbaits on weighted hooks for suspended fish	Perch in transitional areas Bluegill moving shallow with warming trends Baitfish schools suspending near points	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter depths to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy for spawning Fish are holding near transition areas between deep wintering holes and shallow spawning flats, using rock structure as primary holding areas Feeding windows are most active during warmer parts of the day when water temperatures rise slightly	Rock piles and breaks in 12-20 foot depth range Points and ledges adjacent to spawning flats Transition areas between deep wintering holes and shallow spawning areas	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses near breaks Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly along rock structure Tubes dragged along rocky bottom transitions	Perch moving along rock structure Small baitfish schools in transition areas Bluegills starting to move shallow	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	Pre-spawn walleyes are staging near spawning areas and becoming more active with warming water temperatures Fish are transitioning from winter patterns to spawning locations, particularly focusing on rocky areas	Rock piles and points in 12-20 feet of water Transition areas between shallow spawning areas and deeper wintering areas Rocky shorelines and shallow gravel areas as water warms	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Blade Baits	Small minnows gathering in pre-spawn areas Young perch in slightly deeper transitions	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	42-52	Pre-spawn pike actively feeding in shallow waters, making frequent moves between staging and spawning areas Aggressive feeding behavior during daylight hours, especially during stable weather patterns Fish transitioning between wintering areas and shallow spawning bays, using weed edges as travel corridors	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 foot depth Points and inside turns adjacent to spawning bays Weed edges along sharp breaks in 10-15 foot range serving as staging areas	Spinnerbaits worked slowly along emerging weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near staging areas Trolling Shallow (0-9') along transition areas between deep and shallow water	Bluegill concentrating in warming shallow bays Yellow Perch moving shallow for their own spawning activities Small baitfish schooling in pre-spawn staging areas	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	48-58	Pre-spawn crappies are transitioning from deeper winter areas to shallow staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are becoming more aggressive and schooling tighter as they follow warming trends, particularly in afternoon hours	Secondary points and creek channels leading to shallow spawning bays Outside edges of emerging weed growth in 8-12 foot range Island drop-offs where they transition from deep to shallow water	Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)	Small minnows congregating near warming shallows Young-of-year bluegill in emerging weed growth Small perch along weed edges	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Bass are in spawning mode, with some fish on beds in shallow water 0-6ft, while others may temporarily retreat due to cold fronts as evidenced by recent reports of 40-degree nights Fish are relating heavily to cover, particularly docks and overhanging trees, showing typical spawning behavior seeking protected areas Bites are reported as very light, indicating cautious feeding behavior typical of spawning phase	Shallow bays with vegetation where water warms fastest Docks and overhanging trees in 0-6 foot depth range Protected areas with harder bottom suitable for spawning	Wacky Rigs worked slowly with extended pauses, letting the bait soak when fish are located Swim Jigs around shallow cover and dock areas Bladed Jigs over vegetation for actively feeding fish	Bluegill in shallow vegetation areas Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge in warming shallows	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Smallmouth bass actively spawning and guarding nests on large flats in 6-8 foot depth range Pre/post spawn fish staging on adjacent points and deep structure, making feeding moves to shallower water	Large flats in 6-8 foot depth range with gravel or rock bottom Points and rock piles adjacent to spawning flats Submerged vegetation edges near spawning areas	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses Drop Shot with finesse presentations Ned Rig worked slowly on bottom	Bluegill concentrating near spawning areas Small perch around vegetation edges	Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-55	Walleye are transitioning from wintering areas to spawning grounds, actively moving through staging areas near spawning sites Fish become more active during low-light periods, particularly at dusk and dawn, but remain catchable during day due to turbid conditions Post-spawn females will quickly move to feeding areas to recover, while males linger near spawning sites	Rock piles and rocky points in 5-12 feet of water that provide spawning habitat Transition areas between spawning sites and deeper water (12-20 feet) for staging fish Protected bays with gravel or rock bottom near deeper water access	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Blade Baits Large Hair Jigs (Preacher)	Perch concentrated near spawning areas Small minnows in shallow rocky areas Emerging juvenile baitfish near vegetation edges	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-52	Northern Pike are in shallow spawning areas immediately after ice-out, typically in 2-6 foot depths with emerging vegetation Aggressive feeding behavior post-spawn, actively pursuing prey in warming shallows Fish are showing strong preference for ambush points near spawning areas	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depths Points and inside turns adjacent to spawning bays Shallow weed edges forming near shoreline structures	Spinnerbaits worked slowly through shallow vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near spawning areas Live Bait Rigs under bobbers for post-spawn fish	Bluegill concentrated in shallow spawning bays Yellow Perch moving into emerging weed growth Small pike and other rough fish in spawning areas	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	55-65	Crappie are transitioning from deeper pre-spawn areas to shallow spawning zones, actively seeking warmer water in protected bays and coves Fish become increasingly aggressive as water temperatures rise, staging near spawning areas and feeding heavily before spawning activity	Protected shallow bays and coves with submerged vegetation in 3-8 foot depth Transitions between deeper water and spawning flats, especially near weed edges Island drop-offs that provide quick access to both deep and shallow water	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) with light jigs around shallow cover Bobbers with small jigs suspended at key depths near spawning areas Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') along weed edges and structure	Small minnows congregating in warming shallows Young-of-year bluegill in and around vegetation Small perch along weed edges	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	68-80	Bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy after spawn. Fish are utilizing both shallow and mid-depth zones (2-15 feet), with many relating to weed edges and points. Fish are showing increased feeding activity with warming water temperatures (68-80°F), particularly active during periods of stable weather. Some fish are schooling up, while others are still roaming shallow areas.	Weed edges and points in 8-15 foot depth range, especially where vegetation meets deeper water Docks and shallow structure in 2-8 feet of water, particularly in protected areas Grass flats with thick pondweed, focusing on edges and irregularities	Bladed Jigs worked at moderate to fast speeds through and around vegetation Drop Shot rigs worked slowly along deeper weed edges and points Wacky Rigs fished slowly around docks and shallow structure Texas Rigs pitched into thick vegetation	Bluegill, particularly around shallow vegetation and dock areas Perch, especially along weed edges and points General baitfish schools moving along weed edges	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	72-80	Post-spawn smallmouth are actively feeding while recovering from the spawn, transitioning between shallow spawning areas and early summer haunts Fish are showing mixed depth patterns - some still shallow near bedding areas while others moving to deeper ledges and points	Rock piles and ledges in 12-14 foot depth range Shallow points with adjacent deep water access Areas where weed edges meet rock structure in 8-10 foot range	Drop Shot with slow, subtle movements Hard Topwater (Popping) during early morning hours Structure Jigs worked along rock transitions	Perch Crawfish Minnows	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	58-68	Post-spawn walleye are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily feeding during daylight due to turbid conditions (1.5m secchi) Fish are holding in moderate depths of 12-20 feet, with movements along rock structure and adjacent flats	Rock piles in 12-20 feet of water Transition areas between rock structure and adjacent flats Points with rock/gravel composition	Live Bait Rigs - work slowly (0.5mph) with leeches or minnows Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') - focus on rock structures Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') - target transitional areas	Perch Minnows	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	52-65	Post-spawn pike are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily hunting in shallow to mid-depth zones with vegetation Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer locations, using points and weed edges as primary travel corridors Aggressive feeding patterns during cooler parts of the day, especially around areas with concentrated baitfish	Shallow weed edges in 6-10 foot range adjacent to spawning bays Points with emerging vegetation in 8-15 foot depth Sharp breaks and ledges near shallow flats where baitfish congregate	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges and points Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near vegetation Trolling Shallow (0-9') along weed edges and points Inline Spinners in areas with concentrated baitfish	Bluegill gathering in shallow weed areas Yellow Perch schooling along weed edges Young-of-year baitfish beginning to appear in shallows	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Post-spawn crappie are actively feeding while transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer locations, concentrating along weed edges Fish are suspending above and adjacent to weed beds, targeting small baitfish in these areas	Weed bed edges in 10-15 foot depth range Outside edges of submerged vegetation where it meets open water Island drop-offs with nearby weed growth	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with spinner/minnow combinations Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along weed edges Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) with light jigs	Small baitfish schools Young-of-year perch Small bluegills	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns

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 feeding along deep weed edges (10-14 feet) and points, often schooling in pods around isolated grass clumps Early morning and late evening movement to shallow water (1-3 feet) around matted vegetation for topwater feeding Most active feeding during optimal water temperatures (72-78°F), with fish relating strongly to vegetation-to-open water transitions	Deep weed edges in 10-14 feet with scattered coontail and cabbage patches Main lake points with submerged vegetation Isolated grass clumps on secondary points and humps in 15-20 foot range Matted vegetation areas in 1-3 feet (limited but productive)	Medium diving crankbaits worked through weed edges in 10-14 feet Drop shot rigs worked slowly around deep grass edges and points Topwater baits (walking baits, frogs) early and late in shallow vegetation Carolina rigs with 18-24 inch leaders around isolated grass clumps	Bluegill around weed edges and matted vegetation Yellow Perch in deeper grass edges and points Crawfish in and around deeper vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	72-77	Smallmouth bass are actively feeding in both shallow and deep zones, with increased activity during windy conditions that concentrate baitfish Fish are utilizing deep structure (15-25ft) as home base but making feeding moves to shallower zones, especially during lower light or wind-driven conditions	Rock points and ledges in 12-20 foot depth range Submerged vegetation edges in 8-12 foot range Rock reefs and humps, especially those near deep water access	Drop Shot with slow, deliberate presentations along bottom structure Moving baits (spinnerbaits and bladed jigs) during windy conditions Topwater presentations during early morning or cloudy conditions	Perch Bluegill Minnows	Natural Craw Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Walleye	68-75	Walleye are suspending in deeper water during peak daylight hours due to warm temperatures, but actively feeding in shallower areas during lower light periods Fish are marking on electronics in deeper water but showing selective feeding behavior, suggesting a thermocline influence on activity levels	Shallow weedlines adjacent to deeper water, particularly in 8-12 foot range Rocky points with access to deep water Deep water structure in 20-30 foot range where suspended fish are marking	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along weedline edges and points Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') during low light periods Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weedline breaks	Minnows concentrated along weedline edges Perch relating to weed growth and rocky areas	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	72-80	Pike are retreating to deeper, cooler water during peak summer temperatures while utilizing weed edges and ledges as primary hunting zones Aggressive feeding occurs during early morning and evening hours, with more selective behavior during bright midday periods Fish are following baitfish schools along deep weed edges and structural transitions	Deep weed edges in 10-15 foot range adjacent to sharp breaks Ledges with nearby vegetation for ambush points Points with submerged vegetation in 6-14 foot range	Bladed Jigs worked along weed edges and through vegetation Spinnerbaits parallel to deep weed lines Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) on ledges and drop-offs	Bluegill concentrating around weed edges Perch relating to deeper structure Various panfish suspended near vegetation	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Crappie	68-78	Crappies are holding along weed edges in 8-12 foot depths, actively feeding during early morning and evening hours on small baitfish schools Fish are suspending near island drop-offs and thick weed patches, using these areas as ambush points for roaming baitfish	Weed edges at 10-11 feet where baitfish are schooling Island drop-offs with adjacent vegetation Deep weed patches in 10-15 foot range	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Small baitfish schools Bluegill Perch	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Koronis

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	65-68	Actively schooling and feeding on baitfish, especially around weed edges and flats where baitfish are present. Multiple fish can be caught from the same location once a school is located. Fish are showing aggressive feeding behavior during the fall feed, particularly around bait balls and in wind-blown areas	Weed edges and points in 7-14 feet of water, especially where green vegetation remains Large flats with concentrations of baitfish Docks and submerged timber, particularly on windblown banks	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked around baitfish schools and weed edges Structure Jigs pitched into grass with hopping and dragging presentations Buzzbaits and Hard Topwater (Walking) worked over active bait balls	Perch - particularly small perch in 5-10 foot depth range Bluegill around dock structures	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	48-62	Actively feeding and schooling around isolated patches of remaining green vegetation and rock structures, showing increased feeding activity as temperatures drop Moving between shallow and mid-depth zones (5-24 feet), with tendency to hold tighter to structure during high boat pressure	Rock piles and breaks in 12-24 foot depth range, especially those with small flats or subtle changes in structure Remaining green vegetation patches in 5-9 foot depth range Protected areas with reduced wind exposure near deep water access	Drop Shot with slow retrieves, particularly effective in deeper water around rock structure Ned Rigs worked slowly along bottom edges of rocky breaks Bladed Jigs around vegetation patches, especially during active feeding periods	Perch - primary forage evident from multiple reports Alewife - mentioned in recent vegetation pattern fishing	Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Walleye	48-58	Walleye actively feeding on points in preparation for winter, as evidenced by recent snap jigging success Fish likely to remain relatively shallow due to lake's turbid conditions (5ft visibility), allowing for extended daylight feeding periods	Main lake points, especially those with rock structure Deep weed edges in 10-12 foot range where they meet rocky structure Rocky humps and bars adjacent to deeper water	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) with aggressive snap jigging motion Live Bait Rigs along structure transitions Blade Baits worked vertically on deep structure	Minnows gathering in schools near structure Perch relating to weed edges and rock transitions	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	52-65	Northern Pike are transitioning to more aggressive feeding patterns as water temperatures cool, following baitfish schools into shallower water Fish are actively ambushing prey along weed edges and points, particularly during low-light periods Increasing activity levels as metabolism adjusts to falling temperatures, leading to more prolonged feeding windows	Sharp breaks and weed edges in 10-15 foot range where vegetation meets deeper water Shallow bays with remaining green vegetation, especially near deep-water access Points and inside turns that intersect with primary lake basin	Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges and through scattered vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled near breaks and points Trolling Shallow (0-9') parallel to weed edges during midday	Bluegill congregating near remaining weed cover Perch schools moving along deep weed edges Baitfish schools transitioning to shallower water	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Crappie	52-65	Crappie are transitioning to deeper water, following baitfish schools and suspending near structure. They're actively feeding to build up reserves for winter, with most aggressive feeding during early morning and evening hours. Fish are schooling more tightly than in summer, often gathering around deeper weed edges and island drop-offs where baitfish concentrate.	Deep weed edges in 10-15 foot range, especially where they intersect with island drop-offs Suspended areas near deep structure, particularly around islands where baitfish schools congregate Protected coves with remaining vegetation, especially during unstable weather	Crappie Spider Rigging - Effective for covering water and maintaining precise depth control along weed edges Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') - Perfect for working suspended fish around structure Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) - Excellent for locating scattered schools transitioning between areas	Small baitfish schools (primarily minnows) concentrated around structure Young-of-year bluegill relating to remaining weed growth Juvenile perch in and around weed edges	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	48-55	Fish will suspend over deep basins but stay active due to the need to feed before winter, particularly during low-light periods Walleye will relate closely to remaining baitfish schools, following perch and minnow movements	Deep rock piles in 20-30 feet of water where baitfish concentrate Sharp breaks and points adjacent to deep basins Last remaining weed edges in 10-12 foot range that still hold baitfish	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Blade Baits Live Bait Rigs	Yellow Perch schooling in deeper water Baitfish schools (minnows) concentrating near structure Small pods of juvenile perch around remaining vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Northern Pike	38-45	Northern Pike are actively feeding in shallow to mid-depth ranges, particularly around remaining green vegetation and sharp breaks where panfish congregate in winter Fish are more active during low-light periods and overcast days, making calculated moves from deeper sanctuaries to feeding zones	Deep weed edges in 10-15 foot range where vegetation is still green Sharp breaks and ledges adjacent to shallow flats Points with remaining vegetation that intersect with deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along weed edges and breaks Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') near sharp breaks where pike ambush prey Lipless Crankbaits worked through and above remaining vegetation	Bluegill congregating in remaining weed growth Yellow Perch schooling along deeper breaks	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Crappie	38-45	Crappies are schooling tightly in deeper water, typically suspending near structure or at the deep edges of weed lines Feeding activity is reduced but more concentrated during prime periods, especially during stable weather patterns	Deep weed edges in 10-15 foot range where vegetation meets drop-offs Island drop-offs with nearby deep water access Deep basin areas adjacent to structural elements where schools suspend	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with slow, subtle presentations Hover/Mid-Strolling with small soft plastics Damiki Rig worked vertically through suspended schools	Small minnows concentrated in schools Juvenile perch relating to deep weed edges	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Walleye	34-39	During ice season, walleye maintain predictable feeding patterns concentrated around dawn and dusk, with occasional daytime activity due to the lake's turbid conditions Fish will stage near the edges of rock piles and transition areas between weeds and hard bottom, moving up to feed during low light periods	Rock piles and points in 15-20 foot depth range where they intersect with weed edges Transition areas between weeds and hard bottom in 12-15 foot range Main lake points with access to deeper water	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements, especially effective with live bait Ice Fishing Spoons aggressively jigged during prime feeding windows Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along depth transitions with large minnows	Perch concentrated near weed edges and rock piles Minnows schooling in slightly shallower water near structure	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	33-39	Pike become more lethargic during ice season, conserving energy and focusing on larger, easy-to-catch prey items Most active during dawn and dusk periods, with a preference for areas near abundant forage	Weed edges in 10-15 foot range where vegetation remains green Sharp breaks and ledges adjacent to shallow feeding flats Points and inside turns where weeds meet deeper water	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 finesse presentation	Bluegill concentrating in remaining green weeds Yellow Perch schooling near deep weed edges Larger baitfish suspending near structure breaks	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Ice	Crappie	34-39	Suspending in large schools near bottom structure in 15-25 foot depths, with reduced but consistent feeding periods Moving between deep basins and transition areas following baitfish schools, especially during prime feeding windows at dawn and dusk	Deep basins adjacent to summer weed flats in 20-25 foot range Island drop-offs where suspended baitfish schools concentrate Transition areas between deep basins and remaining vegetation in 12-15 foot range	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements just above bottom structure Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging during peak activity periods Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set at varying depths to locate active fish	Small minnows in tight schools Young-of-year perch Smaller bluegills	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Koronis

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points adjacent to spawning bays	Docks in 4-8 foot depth range
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rock piles and breaks in 12-20 foot depth range	Points and ledges adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Rock piles and points in 12-20 feet of water	Transition areas between shallow spawning areas and deeper wintering areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 foot depth	Points and inside turns adjacent to spawning bays
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Secondary points and creek channels leading to shallow spawning bays	Outside edges of emerging weed growth in 8-12 foot range
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow bays with vegetation where water warms fastest	Docks and overhanging trees in 0-6 foot depth range
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Large flats in 6-8 foot depth range with gravel or rock bottom	Points and rock piles adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rock piles and rocky points in 5-12 feet of water that provide spawning habitat	Transition areas between spawning sites and deeper water (12-20 feet) for staging fish
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-6 foot depths	Points and inside turns adjacent to spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Protected shallow bays and coves with submerged vegetation in 3-8 foot depth	Transitions between deeper water and spawning flats, especially near weed edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges and points in 8-15 foot depth range, especially where vegetation meets deeper water	Docks and shallow structure in 2-8 feet of water, particularly in protected areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rock piles and ledges in 12-14 foot depth range	Shallow points with adjacent deep water access
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Rock piles in 12-20 feet of water	Transition areas between rock structure and adjacent flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow weed edges in 6-10 foot range adjacent to spawning bays	Points with emerging vegetation in 8-15 foot depth
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Weed bed edges in 10-15 foot depth range	Outside edges of submerged vegetation where it meets open water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges in 10-14 feet with scattered coontail and cabbage patches	Main lake points with submerged vegetation
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Rock points and ledges in 12-20 foot depth range	Submerged vegetation edges in 8-12 foot range
Summer	Walleye	Shallow weedlines adjacent to deeper water, particularly in 8-12 foot range	Rocky points with access to deep water
Summer	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges in 10-15 foot range adjacent to sharp breaks	Ledges with nearby vegetation for ambush points
Summer	Crappie	Weed edges at 10-11 feet where baitfish are schooling	Island drop-offs with adjacent vegetation
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges and points in 7-14 feet of water, especially where green vegetation remains	Large flats with concentrations of baitfish
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Rock piles and breaks in 12-24 foot depth range, especially those with small flats or subtle changes in structure	Remaining green vegetation patches in 5-9 foot depth range
Fall	Walleye	Main lake points, especially those with rock structure	Deep weed edges in 10-12 foot range where they meet rocky structure
Fall	Northern Pike	Sharp breaks and weed edges in 10-15 foot range where vegetation meets deeper water	Shallow bays with remaining green vegetation, especially near deep-water access
Fall	Crappie	Deep weed edges in 10-15 foot range, especially where they intersect with island drop-offs	Suspended areas near deep structure, particularly around islands where baitfish schools congregate
Winter	Walleye	Deep rock piles in 20-30 feet of water where baitfish concentrate	Sharp breaks and points adjacent to deep basins
Winter	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges in 10-15 foot range where vegetation is still green	Sharp breaks and ledges adjacent to shallow flats
Winter	Crappie	Deep weed edges in 10-15 foot range where vegetation meets drop-offs	Island drop-offs with nearby deep water access
Ice	Walleye	Rock piles and points in 15-20 foot depth range where they intersect with weed edges	Transition areas between weeds and hard bottom in 12-15 foot range
Ice	Northern Pike	Weed edges in 10-15 foot range where vegetation remains green	Sharp breaks and ledges adjacent to shallow feeding flats
Ice	Crappie	Deep basins adjacent to summer weed flats in 20-25 foot range	Island drop-offs where suspended baitfish schools concentrate

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Perch in transitional areas	Bluegill moving shallow with warming trends
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch moving along rock structure	Small baitfish schools in transition areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Small minnows gathering in pre-spawn areas	Young perch in slightly deeper transitions
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrating in warming shallow bays	Yellow Perch moving shallow for their own spawning activities
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows congregating near warming shallows	Young-of-year bluegill in emerging weed growth
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow vegetation areas	Young of year baitfish beginning to emerge in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near spawning areas	Small perch around vegetation edges
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Perch concentrated near spawning areas	Small minnows in shallow rocky areas
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrated in shallow spawning bays	Yellow Perch moving into emerging weed growth
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows congregating in warming shallows	Young-of-year bluegill in and around vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill, particularly around shallow vegetation and dock areas	Perch, especially along weed edges and points
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch	Crawfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Perch	Minnows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegill gathering in shallow weed areas	Yellow Perch schooling along weed edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Small baitfish schools	Young-of-year perch
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill around weed edges and matted vegetation	Yellow Perch in deeper grass edges and points
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Perch	Bluegill
Summer	Walleye	Minnows concentrated along weedline edges	Perch relating to weed growth and rocky areas
Summer	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrating around weed edges	Perch relating to deeper structure
Summer	Crappie	Small baitfish schools	Bluegill
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Perch - particularly small perch in 5-10 foot depth range	Bluegill around dock structures
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Perch - primary forage evident from multiple reports	Alewife - mentioned in recent vegetation pattern fishing
Fall	Walleye	Minnows gathering in schools near structure	Perch relating to weed edges and rock transitions
Fall	Northern Pike	Bluegill congregating near remaining weed cover	Perch schools moving along deep weed edges
Fall	Crappie	Small baitfish schools (primarily minnows) concentrated around structure	Young-of-year bluegill relating to remaining weed growth
Winter	Walleye	Yellow Perch schooling in deeper water	Baitfish schools (minnows) concentrating near structure
Winter	Northern Pike	Bluegill congregating in remaining weed growth	Yellow Perch schooling along deeper breaks
Winter	Crappie	Small minnows concentrated in schools	Juvenile perch relating to deep weed edges
Ice	Walleye	Perch concentrated near weed edges and rock piles	Minnows schooling in slightly shallower water near structure
Ice	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrating in remaining green weeds	Yellow Perch schooling near deep weed edges
Ice	Crappie	Small minnows in tight schools	Young-of-year perch

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Koronis

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Winter	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Walleye	Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Ice	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Bold Striped Patterns