How to Fish Lake Winnipesaukee: Best Patterns & Techniques

Lake Winnipesaukee

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 27, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Winnipesaukee

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	52-62	Actively transitioning from winter areas to spawning grounds, staging on points and near boulder fields Aggressive feeding behavior as fish prepare for spawn, particularly responsive to moving baits like jerkbaits	Main lake points leading into spawning bays Boulder fields in pre-spawn staging areas Secondary points with rock transitions	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses Football Jigs dragged through boulder fields Tubes worked around rocky structure	Baitfish (Shad/Smelt) Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Perch in shallow transitional areas	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Largemouth bass are transitioning into pre-spawn patterns, actively moving into shallow warming areas and staging near spawning locations Fish are becoming increasingly aggressive, feeding heavily to prepare for spawning while relating strongly to shallow cover	Flooded brush and timber in protected shallow bays Secondary points leading into spawning bays Shallow weed edges adjacent to spawning flats	Spinnerbaits worked through and around flooded brush Bladed Jigs along transitional areas Soft Jerkbaits for suspended fish near cover	Bluegill moving shallow Yellow Perch in transition areas Baitfish schools in warming bays	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Lake Trout	38-48	Lake trout are transitioning from winter deep-water patterns to shallower pre-spawn locations, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are following baitfish schools and becoming more aggressive in their feeding behavior as water temperatures rise Most active during early morning and late evening, moving between different depth ranges throughout the day	Rocky points and underwater ledges in 20-40 foot depth range Deep boulder fields adjacent to spawning areas Offshore humps and structure in 60+ foot range serving as transition areas	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with downriggers along contour breaks Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) on marked fish near structure Spoons worked through baitfish schools Live Bait Rigs near bottom structure	Smelt and alewives in open water Perch near structure Various small baitfish in transitional areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Trout	42-52	Trout becoming more active as water temperatures rise, moving from deep winter holding areas to transitional structures Fish staging near spawning areas but still actively feeding, with increased movement during low light periods Showing preference for suspended baitfish schools while also opportunistically feeding near bottom structure	Deep points and ledges adjacent to spawning flats (15-25 feet) Suspended over main lake basins near baitfish schools Complex shoreline structures like steep banks and rock piles in 10-20 foot depth	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Hard Jerkbaits Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Suspended baitfish schools (ciscoes and shiners) Young perch Bottom-oriented forage like small crayfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Fish transitioning from pre-spawn staging areas to spawning beds in shallow protected areas, particularly around boulder fields and rocky points Males aggressively defending nests while females move between deeper staging areas and spawning zones Increased aggression and territorial behavior, with fish more likely to strike out of defensive instinct	Protected shallow bays with rocky or boulder-strewn bottom composition Secondary points leading into spawning bays Transitional areas between deep water and spawning flats	Tubes worked slowly around rocky areas and potential bed sites Ned Rigs for finesse presentation in pressured areas Soft Jerkbaits for covering water between spawning areas	Perch Bluegill Small Crayfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Largemouth bass are in various spawning stages from pre-spawn to spawning, focusing on shallow protected areas near potential bedding sites Males are actively guarding nests while females move between spawning areas and nearby deeper water staging areas Aggressive territorial behavior when protecting beds, but may be less focused on feeding	Flooded brush and reed areas in 2-4 foot depth range, especially in protected coves Secondary points leading into spawning bays Shallow cabbage patches adjacent to spawning flats	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible cover and bedding areas Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly around spawning areas Swim Jigs parallel to shoreline cover	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Small perch in weed edges Minnows schooling in spawning areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Lake Trout	42-52	Lake trout are transitioning from deep winter haunts to shallower spawning areas, becoming more active with warming water Fish are staging near spawning areas and feeding opportunistically on available forage before the spawn	Rocky points and boulder fields in 15-30 foot depth range Transitional areas between deep winter holding areas and shallow spawning grounds Offshore humps and rock piles with access to deeper water	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Spoons	Smelt and Alewives moving shallow with warming water Perch relating to rocky structure Smaller lake trout (cannibalistic feeding)	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Trout	45-55	Trout are actively spawning in shallow water areas near tributary inflows and gravel beds, making them more concentrated and aggressive Fish are moving between spawning areas and slightly deeper staging areas, particularly during midday hours when light penetration is highest	Shallow gravel beds and rocky areas near tributary inflows Protected coves with gradual slopes to deeper water Points and breaks adjacent to spawning areas providing quick access to deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked slowly through spawning areas Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses near staging areas Live Bait Rigs drifted along transitional areas	Small baitfish schools in spawning areas Young perch in shallow water zones Smaller trout and juvenile fish	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn smallmouth are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper summer haunts, with schools actively congregating on offshore structure Fish are actively feeding to recover from spawn, showing preference for deeper water during daylight hours (35-45 feet typical, some to 70 feet)	Offshore humps with steep drops into deep water (35-45 feet) Deep boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats (25-40 feet) Main lake points with access to deep water	Drop Shot - work slowly along bottom structure in 35-45 feet Tubes - dragged along deep structure edges Ned Rigs - worked methodically through offshore structure	Bluegill - primary forage mentioned in recent reports Perch - consistent forage base noted in lake profile	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	68-75	Post-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are utilizing reed edges and nearby deeper water as recovery zones, showing increased feeding activity	Reed beds in 3-6 foot depths, especially where they meet deeper water Secondary points near spawning bays with emerging weed growth Cabbage bed edges forming in 8-12 foot range	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through reeds and emerging vegetation Swim Jigs along weed edges and through scattered reed patches Soft Jerkbaits worked with subtle twitches near cover	Perch, especially young of the year in and around reed beds Bluegill beginning to establish summer patterns around vegetation Minnows relating to emerging weed growth	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Lake Trout	45-52	Post-spawn lake trout transitioning from deep spawning areas to feeding locations, becoming more active as metabolism increases Fish following baitfish schools in the 30-50 foot depth range, particularly during morning and evening periods	Deep rocky points and boulder fields transitioning to deeper water in 40-60 foot range Offshore humps and rock piles near deep-water access Steep ledges adjacent to spawning areas where fish stage during transition	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with downriggers along structure edges Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) near rock piles and ledges Spoons worked vertically through bait schools	Smelt and Alewives schooling in upper water column Perch relating to rocky structure Ciscoes suspended in open water	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Trout	48-58	Post-spawn trout are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily relating to baitfish schools in the water column Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper, cooler water as temperatures rise Most active during low light periods (dawn/dusk) in shallower water, moving deeper during bright conditions	Points and drop-offs adjacent to spawning areas where trout stage during transition Suspended over deep basins where baitfish schools congregate Complex shoreline structures providing shade and ambush points during low light	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with consistent speed to cover water and locate active fish Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') once schools are located Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked through the water column	Pelagic baitfish schools suspending in the water column Young-of-year perch beginning to emerge Various minnow species in transitional areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	68-75	Smallmouth bass are primarily holding in deep water (60+ feet) near offshore structure during peak summer heat, with brief early morning shallow feeding periods Fish are showing selective feeding patterns, requiring slower presentations and precise bait placement, indicating pressure-affected behavior	Deep water adjacent to offshore humps (30-60+ feet) Boulder fields in deeper water Early morning shallow points	Drop Shot with finesse presentations in deep water Ned Rig during early morning shallow periods Shakey Heads worked slowly across boulder fields	Bluegill in shallower areas during morning periods Crawfish around boulder fields and rocky structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-78	Fish are following a classic summer pattern, transitioning from shallow to deeper structure throughout the day, with active feeding periods early and late near weed edges During midday, bass are holding tight to deep structure (15'+) and responding well to slower presentations	Weed edges and cabbage patches in 8-14 feet, especially where they intersect with rocky points Deep rock piles and ledges (15'+ depth) during afternoon hours Submerged vegetation with dense cover for larger fish	Drop Shot with finesse presentations, especially effective on deeper fish Heavy Grass Jigs pitched into weeds for reaction strikes Lipless Crankbaits with yo-yo retrieve on deep structure	Bluegill Minnows	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Lake Trout	48-53	Lake trout seeking thermal refuge in deeper, cooler water below thermocline (typically 25-45 feet) during summer months Primarily feeding during early morning and late evening periods when water temperatures are cooler Suspending near steep breaks and deep structure, moving up to feed on baitfish schools	Deep rocky ledges and underwater structure in 60+ feet range Deep humps adjacent to main lake basin Steep breaks near points with access to deep water	Trolling Deep (20'+) Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Spoons	Pelagic baitfish (smelt, alewives) Yellow Perch Cisco/Tullibee	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Trout	65-72	Trout are suspending in the mid-water column (10-19 feet) relating to baitfish schools and the thermocline location Fish are seeking thermal refuge in deeper, cooler water during peak daylight hours, with potential movement to shallower waters during low light periods	Suspended baitfish schools near the thermocline in 10-19 foot depth range Points and structure adjacent to deep water that provide access to cool water refuge Complex shoreline areas with coves that create thermal refuges	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Spybaits	Suspended baitfish schools Perch	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Winnipesaukee

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	58-70	Fall feeding activity on perch schools, with smallmouth actively hunting in deeper water (25-45 feet) around isolated structure Beginning of transition period where fish follow baitfish schools while maintaining proximity to boulder structure	Isolated boulder fields in 25-45 foot depth range near perch schools Deep points with rock-to-sand transitions Offshore humps with boulder structure	Damiki Rig worked vertically near boulders Drop Shot with finesse presentations Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+)	Perch Other baitfish schools	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-68	Actively feeding on baitfish and transitioning from summer deep weed edges to shallower flats and points, following forage movements Fish are schooling more aggressively and showing increased feeding activity due to cooling water temperatures and shorter days Moving between deep structure and shallow feeding zones throughout the day, with most active periods during morning and evening	Main lake points with access to both shallow and deep water Remaining green weed edges in 8-12 foot range Secondary points and rocky areas adjacent to deeper water	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges and points Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along rocky points Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for actively feeding fish	Bluegill congregating near remaining weed edges Schools of perch moving along points and flats Baitfish schools staging in creek arms and points	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Metallic Colors
Fall	Lake Trout	48-58	Lake trout moving shallower for pre-spawn patterns, using rocky points and reefs during early morning and late evening periods Actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning, targeting schools of baitfish in transitional areas between deep and shallow water	Rocky reefs and boulder fields in 20-40 foot depth range Deep points adjacent to spawning areas Offshore humps with access to deep water	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Spoons	Pelagic baitfish like smelt and alewives Yellow perch around structure Ciscoes in open water	Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Trout	52-65	Trout actively feeding in response to cooling water temperatures, following baitfish schools and becoming more aggressive Moving between deep pelagic zones and shallower structure based on light conditions and thermocline location Increasing activity levels as fall turnover approaches, utilizing multiple depth ranges throughout the day	Deep points and ledges adjacent to pelagic zones where baitfish schools congregate Complex shoreline structures in 15-25 foot depth range offering access to both shallow and deep water Mid-lake suspended areas near the thermocline where baitfish schools hold	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with consistent speed to cover water and target suspended fish Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are marked on electronics Spoons worked through baitfish schools	Schooling baitfish suspended in the water column Perch relating to structure Small prey fish transitioning from shallow to deeper water	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Lake Trout	34-42	Lake trout concentrating near deep structures and ledges in 60+ feet range, making periodic movements to shallower zones during low-light periods Targeting schools of pelagic baitfish and perch near deep structure transitions and rocky areas	Deep rocky ledges and boulder piles in 60+ foot range Offshore humps and deep structure transitions Steep breaks near complex shoreline points	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Trolling Deep (20'+) Ice Fishing Spoons	Smelt and other pelagic baitfish Yellow Perch Ciscoes	Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Trout	38-45	Trout are actively feeding but tend to be more lethargic, conserving energy in colder water temperatures Fish are suspending near structure and following baitfish schools, with most active feeding during low-light periods	Deep ledges and laydowns in 15-25 foot depth range Points and breaklines adjacent to deep water Suspended baitfish schools in open water near structure	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Spoons	Suspended baitfish schools Yellow Perch Small bottom-oriented forage fish	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Ice	Lake Trout	33-39	Lake trout are holding near structural elements in shallower water during ice season, actively feeding on smaller baitfish and crawfish Fish are responding well to vertical presentations near ledges and laydowns, suggesting relatively concentrated winter holding patterns	Rocky ledges in 15-30 foot depth range Laydowns and woody structure adjacent to deeper water Deep boulder piles near structural transitions	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Tubes Ice Fishing Spoons	Crawfish Smelt and other light-colored baitfish Small perch	Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Ice	Trout	34-39	Trout concentrate near bottom structure, particularly around laydowns and ledges during ice season Activity levels are highest during early morning and late afternoon, with fish suspending slightly off bottom during feeding periods	Deep ledges and drop-offs adjacent to structural elements Laydowns and woody structure in 15-25 foot depth range Points and irregular bottom contours where current creates food-carrying movements	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements just off bottom Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive flash for attracting suspended fish Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set at varying depths to target actively feeding fish	Perch schools holding near bottom structure Various baitfish species suspended in the water column Small invertebrates near bottom structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Winnipesaukee

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake points leading into spawning bays	Boulder fields in pre-spawn staging areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Flooded brush and timber in protected shallow bays	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Lake Trout	Rocky points and underwater ledges in 20-40 foot depth range	Deep boulder fields adjacent to spawning areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Trout	Deep points and ledges adjacent to spawning flats (15-25 feet)	Suspended over main lake basins near baitfish schools
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with rocky or boulder-strewn bottom composition	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Flooded brush and reed areas in 2-4 foot depth range, especially in protected coves	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Lake Trout	Rocky points and boulder fields in 15-30 foot depth range	Transitional areas between deep winter holding areas and shallow spawning grounds
Spring (Spawn)	Trout	Shallow gravel beds and rocky areas near tributary inflows	Protected coves with gradual slopes to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Offshore humps with steep drops into deep water (35-45 feet)	Deep boulder fields adjacent to spawning flats (25-40 feet)
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Reed beds in 3-6 foot depths, especially where they meet deeper water	Secondary points near spawning bays with emerging weed growth
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Lake Trout	Deep rocky points and boulder fields transitioning to deeper water in 40-60 foot range	Offshore humps and rock piles near deep-water access
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Trout	Points and drop-offs adjacent to spawning areas where trout stage during transition	Suspended over deep basins where baitfish schools congregate
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Deep water adjacent to offshore humps (30-60+ feet)	Boulder fields in deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges and cabbage patches in 8-14 feet, especially where they intersect with rocky points	Deep rock piles and ledges (15'+ depth) during afternoon hours
Summer	Lake Trout	Deep rocky ledges and underwater structure in 60+ feet range	Deep humps adjacent to main lake basin
Summer	Trout	Suspended baitfish schools near the thermocline in 10-19 foot depth range	Points and structure adjacent to deep water that provide access to cool water refuge
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Isolated boulder fields in 25-45 foot depth range near perch schools	Deep points with rock-to-sand transitions
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points with access to both shallow and deep water	Remaining green weed edges in 8-12 foot range
Fall	Lake Trout	Rocky reefs and boulder fields in 20-40 foot depth range	Deep points adjacent to spawning areas
Fall	Trout	Deep points and ledges adjacent to pelagic zones where baitfish schools congregate	Complex shoreline structures in 15-25 foot depth range offering access to both shallow and deep water
Winter	Lake Trout	Deep rocky ledges and boulder piles in 60+ foot range	Offshore humps and deep structure transitions
Winter	Trout	Deep ledges and laydowns in 15-25 foot depth range	Points and breaklines adjacent to deep water
Ice	Lake Trout	Rocky ledges in 15-30 foot depth range	Laydowns and woody structure adjacent to deeper water
Ice	Trout	Deep ledges and drop-offs adjacent to structural elements	Laydowns and woody structure in 15-25 foot depth range

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Baitfish (Shad/Smelt)	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill moving shallow	Yellow Perch in transition areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Lake Trout	Smelt and alewives in open water	Perch near structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Trout	Suspended baitfish schools (ciscoes and shiners)	Young perch
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch	Bluegill
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Small perch in weed edges
Spring (Spawn)	Lake Trout	Smelt and Alewives moving shallow with warming water	Perch relating to rocky structure
Spring (Spawn)	Trout	Small baitfish schools in spawning areas	Young perch in shallow water zones
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage mentioned in recent reports	Perch - consistent forage base noted in lake profile
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Perch, especially young of the year in and around reed beds	Bluegill beginning to establish summer patterns around vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Lake Trout	Smelt and Alewives schooling in upper water column	Perch relating to rocky structure
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Trout	Pelagic baitfish schools suspending in the water column	Young-of-year perch beginning to emerge
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Bluegill in shallower areas during morning periods	Crawfish around boulder fields and rocky structure
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Minnows
Summer	Lake Trout	Pelagic baitfish (smelt, alewives)	Yellow Perch
Summer	Trout	Suspended baitfish schools	Perch
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Perch	Other baitfish schools
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill congregating near remaining weed edges	Schools of perch moving along points and flats
Fall	Lake Trout	Pelagic baitfish like smelt and alewives	Yellow perch around structure
Fall	Trout	Schooling baitfish suspended in the water column	Perch relating to structure
Winter	Lake Trout	Smelt and other pelagic baitfish	Yellow Perch
Winter	Trout	Suspended baitfish schools	Yellow Perch
Ice	Lake Trout	Crawfish	Smelt and other light-colored baitfish
Ice	Trout	Perch schools holding near bottom structure	Various baitfish species suspended in the water column

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Winnipesaukee

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