How to Fish Lake Winona: Best Patterns & Techniques

Lake Winona

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 22, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Lake Winona

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-65	Fish are actively moving into shallow pre-spawn staging areas, particularly around weed edges and transitions Feeding activity is increasing with both aggressive surface strikes and methodical bottom feeding observed Bass are utilizing multiple depth zones from surface to weed edges as water warms	Weed edges and transitions between clean water and submerged vegetation Shallow shoreline areas adjacent to deeper water Outside edges of weed structure near ledges	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly along vegetation edges Hard Topwater (Popping) over weed flats during active feeding periods Finesse Jigs swam slowly along structure edges	Bluegill concentrated in shallow areas and weed flats Small baitfish transitioning to shallow areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	42-52	Pike actively moving into shallow bays and tributaries, staging for spawning in 3-8 feet of water near emergent vegetation Aggressive feeding behavior as fish bulk up before spawn, with increased activity during warming trends Fish most active during mid-morning to early afternoon when water temperatures rise slightly	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water Inside turns and points leading into spawning bays Areas where deeper water meets emerging weed growth	Spinnerbaits worked slowly along emerging weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near vegetation Live Bait Rigs with large minnows for slower presentations	Bluegill congregating in warming shallows Crappie schools moving toward spawning areas Various baitfish species in transitional areas	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise Fish are actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning, with increased activity during warmer parts of the day	Weed-to-clean water transition areas adjacent to harder bottom Wind-blown points and shorelines with good structure Shallow rocky areas that warm up quickly	Blade Baits worked slowly along transition zones Ned Rigs worked methodically on harder bottom areas Tubes dragged and hopped along bottom structure	Small baitfish concentrating near emerging weed growth Crayfish becoming more active in rocky areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	55-65	Bluegill are transitioning from deeper winter areas to shallow warming bays, staging near spawning areas but not yet on beds Actively feeding during warming trends, especially during afternoon hours when water temperatures peak Relating strongly to emerging vegetation and showing increased feeding activity as insect hatches begin	Shallow protected bays with emerging vegetation in 3-6 feet of water Secondary points leading into spawning bays in 6-8 feet Edges of remaining green cabbage weeds from winter in 4-7 feet	Bobbers with light jigs worked slowly through emerging vegetation Live Bait Rigs with small split shots for slow-falling presentation Micro Crankbaits worked parallel to weed edges	Emerging aquatic insects, particularly chironomids and mayfly nymphs Small crustaceans in vegetation Zooplankton in water column	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass moving into shallow staging areas and spawning flats, typically in 2-6 feet of water due to limited light penetration in stained conditions Males actively guarding nests while females move between deeper staging areas and spawning flats Increased feeding activity during pre-spawn, followed by defensive territorial behavior during spawn	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation and weed edges Hard bottom areas near weed edges in 2-6 foot depth range Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting shallow cover and bedding areas Swim Jigs worked slowly through emerging vegetation Spinnerbaits along weed edges during pre-spawn movement	Bluegill in shallow spawning areas Small crappie around emerging vegetation Minnows relating to weed edges	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	42-52	Northern Pike are actively spawning in shallow vegetation and flooded areas, with females moving in first followed by males Post-spawn fish remain shallow and become aggressive feeders to recover energy, targeting abundant panfish in vegetated areas	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water Edges of lily pad fields where they meet slightly deeper water Protected coves with warming water and vegetation	Spinnerbaits worked slowly through shallow vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieves parallel to weed edges Live Bait Rigs with large minnows for post-spawn fish	Bluegills congregating in shallow spawning areas Crappies moving shallow for their own spawn Small baitfish species moving into warming shallows	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	52-65	Staging on pre-spawn areas near spawning flats, with heightened feeding activity as water warms Moving between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning locations based on daily temperature fluctuations	Protected shallow flats with mixed rock and gravel substrate near deeper water Weed edges intersecting with harder bottom areas in 4-8 foot depth range Wind-blown points and transition areas leading to spawning flats	Tubes worked slowly along transitions and hard bottom areas Ned Rigs dragged on spawning flats and gravel areas Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses near staging areas	Small bluegills and juvenile panfish in shallow areas Minnows relating to emerging weed growth Crayfish becoming more active in warming shallows	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	58-72	Male bluegills actively building and defending nests in colonies on shallow flats Females staging in slightly deeper water, moving shallow to spawn when temperatures stabilize Increased aggression and territorial behavior around nest sites	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom near weed edges (2-4 feet deep) Staging areas along weed edges in 6-8 feet of water Small coves and points with gradual slopes	Bobbers with small jigs suspended 1-2 feet deep Live Bait Rigs with light line and small hooks Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around nest sites	Small aquatic insects and larvae Zooplankton Small crustaceans near vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are utilizing the upper water column due to the lake's limited light penetration (2.3ft Secchi depth) Most active during morning and evening, seeking shaded areas during bright periods	Weed edges adjacent to spawning flats in 3-6 foot depth range Secondary points with emerging vegetation Shallow areas with established submerged vegetation patterns	Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through vegetation Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges Swim Jigs through scattered vegetation	Bluegill gathering in spawning areas Small crappie in and around vegetation Minnows schooling in the upper water column	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	52-65	Aggressive post-spawn feeding behavior, actively pursuing prey in warmer, shallow areas with vegetation Transitioning between shallow spawning areas and early summer patterns, using weed edges as primary travel routes	Clean weed edges and inside turns in 4-8 feet of water Shallow bays with emerging vegetation near spawning areas Points and irregular shoreline features adjacent to deeper water	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve Inline Spinners near vegetation points	Bluegill concentrating near emerging vegetation Crappie schools in transition areas Small baitfish schools	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-72	Post-spawn smallmouth are actively feeding to recover energy, with aggressive feeding periods during early morning and evening Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, utilizing weed edges and transition zones	Clean weed edges adjacent to spawning flats, particularly where they intersect with harder bottom Wind-blown points and shallow structure with good access to deeper water Shaded areas near shoreline structure during bright conditions	Swim Jigs worked parallel to weed edges Spinnerbaits on wind-blown structure Tubes dragged along transition areas	Small bluegills and juvenile panfish Minnows concentrated along weed edges Emerging insects during low-light periods	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	65-75	Post-spawn bluegills are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper feeding areas, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are feeding heavily on emerging insects and small invertebrates around weed edges and flats	Weed edges adjacent to spawning flats in 4-8 feet of water Shallow weed flats with mixed vegetation in 2-6 feet Protected coves with submerged vegetation	Bobbers with small jigs suspended near weed tops Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') along weed edges Live Bait Rigs with light line for finicky post-spawn fish	Aquatic insects and larvae around vegetation Small crustaceans and invertebrates Newly hatched fry in shallow areas	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-85	Bass are establishing summer patterns, actively feeding around dense vegetation and lily pads in shallow water due to the lake's stained conditions (2.3ft visibility) Fish are showing both aggressive feeding (reaction bites on spinnerbaits) and methodical feeding patterns (working grass edges), suggesting multiple viable presentations With 82°F water temperatures reported, fish are likely most active during early morning and evening, seeking shade and cover during peak daylight	Dense lily pad fields, particularly the edges where they meet open water Clean, hard weed edges on offshore structure Inside turns of weed edges near humps Shallow protected areas with mixed vegetation	Frogs/Toads worked through lily pads and dense cover Grass Jigs worked along clean weed edges Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges for reaction strikes Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in and around thick vegetation	Bluegill around shallow vegetation Minnows along weed edges Crappie in slightly deeper water near structure	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Northern Pike	72-82	Pike are retreating to deeper, cooler water near weed edges during peak summer heat (82°F reported), primarily ambushing prey during early morning and evening hours Relying heavily on lateral line sensing in turbid conditions (0.7m Secchi), concentrating near defined weed edges where water clarity slightly improves	Deep weed edges and inside turns where ambush opportunities are highest Clean vegetation edges adjacent to slightly deeper water Points with submerged vegetation where baitfish concentrate	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled through transitions Trolling Shallow (0-9') along weed edges during early morning	Bluegill concentrated in and around vegetation Crappie schools near deeper weed edges Various smaller baitfish utilizing weed cover	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	68-82	Seeking cooler water during peak heat (82°F reported), alternating between deeper haunts and shaded structure Feeding actively during early morning and evening, with reduced activity during bright midday periods Relating strongly to weed edges and transition zones, especially where they intersect with harder bottom	Clean weed edges intersecting with harder bottom areas, especially in 8-14 foot depth range Shaded areas under docks or overhanging vegetation during peak heat Wind-blown structure and points where current concentrates baitfish	Drop Shot along weed edges and transition zones Texas Rigs (Worming) through scattered vegetation Tubes worked along hard bottom areas adjacent to weeds	Bluegills concentrated around weed edges Small baitfish/minnows in open water near structure Crappie fry in and around vegetation	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	68-82	Fish are actively feeding in and around vegetation, with peak activity during early morning and evening hours During midday heat, bluegills retreat to slightly deeper weed edges and shaded areas	Shallow weed flats in 3-6 feet during morning/evening Deep weed edges in 8-12 feet during midday Shaded areas near docks and vegetation during bright conditions	Bobbers with light jigs suspended at varying depths Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Small Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Aquatic insects and larvae Small crustaceans Zooplankton	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Lake Winona

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding and following baitfish schools as they migrate to creek channels and deeper edges of vegetation Increased feeding activity during low-light periods, especially around remaining vegetation	Deep weed edges adjacent to channels or depth changes Points with remaining vegetation near deeper water access Shallow flats with scattered vegetation near deeper water	Lipless Crankbaits worked through scattered vegetation Spinnerbaits parallel to weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for imitating fleeing baitfish	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation Schooling baitfish (minnows) in transition areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	45-65	Pike are actively feeding on baitfish schools, exhibiting aggressive chase behavior as they bulk up for winter Fish are following baitfish movements into shallower areas, particularly during low-light periods and overcast days	Clean weed edges and inside turns where vegetation meets deeper water Points and irregular shoreline features that concentrate baitfish Shallow bays with remaining vegetation where baitfish schools gather	Live Bait Rigs with large minnows near weed edges Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) mimicking baitfish schools	Baitfish schools Bluegills Crappies	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding and following baitfish schools as they migrate to shallower water during fall cooling Increased aggression during feeding windows, especially during overcast conditions or lower light periods Moving between deeper staging areas and shallower feeding zones along structural elements	Weed-to-clean water transition areas, especially where they intersect with harder bottom Wind-blown points and structure that concentrate baitfish Shallow rocky areas adjacent to deeper water access	Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges and through scattered vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) to match the prevalent baitfish Drop Shot with finesse presentations in deeper staging areas	Small bluegills and juvenile panfish Baitfish schools (minnows) Crayfish near rocky structure	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	48-62	Bluegill gradually transitioning to deeper water, following remaining green vegetation and concentrating near deep weed edges Feeding patterns becoming more selective and methodical, with fish grouping up in predictable locations	Deep weed edges in 8-12 feet of water where cabbage or coontail remains green Protected coves with remaining vegetation, especially near drop-offs Secondary break lines adjacent to shallow feeding flats	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Drop Shot Bobbers	Small aquatic invertebrates in remaining vegetation Blood worms and larvae in deeper water Remaining insects near vegetation edges	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	38-45	Northern Pike actively feeding on panfish concentrations in moderate-depth vegetation, primarily during lower light periods Fish remain moderately active but are more selective, focusing on efficient energy expenditure	Deep weed edges in 8-12 feet of water, especially near inside turns Transition areas between vegetation and clean bottom in 6-8 feet Secondary points with remaining vegetation	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) Lipless Crankbaits	Bluegill concentrations in vegetation Crappie schools near deep weed edges Small baitfish schools	Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	38-45	Bluegill are suspended over deeper flats and weed edges, maintaining moderate activity levels during warmer winter days Fish are schooling tightly in areas with remaining green vegetation, feeding opportunistically during prime daytime periods	Deep weed edges adjacent to flats in 12-14 feet Remaining patches of green cabbage weeds in 8-10 feet Protected coves with stable water temperatures	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Drop Shot Hover/Mid-Strolling	Small aquatic insects Zooplankton Tiny crustaceans near remaining vegetation	Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Northern Pike	33-38	Pike concentrate in areas of moderate depth (4-6 feet) following winter panfish concentrations in vegetation Predatory behavior focused on ambush points near remaining green vegetation where panfish gather Most active during early morning and late afternoon, with reduced activity during bright midday periods	Moderate-depth vegetation patches in 4-6 feet of water Transitions between sparse and dense vegetation areas Inside turns and points with remaining green vegetation	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups Ice Fishing Spoons Ice Fishing Jigs	Bluegill concentrations in winter vegetation Crappie schools in moderate depth areas Small baitfish groups near vegetation edges	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	34-38	Bluegill are holding in shallow weed areas near remaining green cabbage in 4-6 feet of water, exhibiting finicky feeding behavior typical of winter Fish are relating strongly to submerged vegetation, requiring precise presentation and downsized offerings	Shallow flats with healthy cabbage weeds in 4-6 feet of water Isolated patches of green vegetation away from high-pressure areas Transitions between weed edges and open water pockets	Ice Fishing Jigs with small tungsten jigs tipped with spikes or waxworms Ice Fishing Spoons worked very slowly when fish are more active Hover/Mid-Strolling with tiny presentations when fish are extremely finicky	Insects - primarily small aquatic larvae and bloodworms Tiny crustaceans among the vegetation Small zooplankton in the water column	Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Lake Winona

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges and transitions between clean water and submerged vegetation	Shallow shoreline areas adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water	Inside turns and points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Weed-to-clean water transition areas adjacent to harder bottom	Wind-blown points and shorelines with good structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Shallow protected bays with emerging vegetation in 3-6 feet of water	Secondary points leading into spawning bays in 6-8 feet
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation and weed edges	Hard bottom areas near weed edges in 2-6 foot depth range
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation in 2-4 feet of water	Edges of lily pad fields where they meet slightly deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected shallow flats with mixed rock and gravel substrate near deeper water	Weed edges intersecting with harder bottom areas in 4-8 foot depth range
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom near weed edges (2-4 feet deep)	Staging areas along weed edges in 6-8 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges adjacent to spawning flats in 3-6 foot depth range	Secondary points with emerging vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Clean weed edges and inside turns in 4-8 feet of water	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation near spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Clean weed edges adjacent to spawning flats, particularly where they intersect with harder bottom	Wind-blown points and shallow structure with good access to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Weed edges adjacent to spawning flats in 4-8 feet of water	Shallow weed flats with mixed vegetation in 2-6 feet
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dense lily pad fields, particularly the edges where they meet open water	Clean, hard weed edges on offshore structure
Summer	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges and inside turns where ambush opportunities are highest	Clean vegetation edges adjacent to slightly deeper water
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Clean weed edges intersecting with harder bottom areas, especially in 8-14 foot depth range	Shaded areas under docks or overhanging vegetation during peak heat
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Shallow weed flats in 3-6 feet during morning/evening	Deep weed edges in 8-12 feet during midday
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Deep weed edges adjacent to channels or depth changes	Points with remaining vegetation near deeper water access
Fall	Northern Pike	Clean weed edges and inside turns where vegetation meets deeper water	Points and irregular shoreline features that concentrate baitfish
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Weed-to-clean water transition areas, especially where they intersect with harder bottom	Wind-blown points and structure that concentrate baitfish
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep weed edges in 8-12 feet of water where cabbage or coontail remains green	Protected coves with remaining vegetation, especially near drop-offs
Winter	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges in 8-12 feet of water, especially near inside turns	Transition areas between vegetation and clean bottom in 6-8 feet
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep weed edges adjacent to flats in 12-14 feet	Remaining patches of green cabbage weeds in 8-10 feet
Ice	Northern Pike	Moderate-depth vegetation patches in 4-6 feet of water	Transitions between sparse and dense vegetation areas
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Shallow flats with healthy cabbage weeds in 4-6 feet of water	Isolated patches of green vegetation away from high-pressure areas

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated in shallow areas and weed flats	Small baitfish transitioning to shallow areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegill congregating in warming shallows	Crappie schools moving toward spawning areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Small baitfish concentrating near emerging weed growth	Crayfish becoming more active in rocky areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Emerging aquatic insects, particularly chironomids and mayfly nymphs	Small crustaceans in vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow spawning areas	Small crappie around emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegills congregating in shallow spawning areas	Crappies moving shallow for their own spawn
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Small bluegills and juvenile panfish in shallow areas	Minnows relating to emerging weed growth
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae	Zooplankton
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill gathering in spawning areas	Small crappie in and around vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrating near emerging vegetation	Crappie schools in transition areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Small bluegills and juvenile panfish	Minnows concentrated along weed edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Aquatic insects and larvae around vegetation	Small crustaceans and invertebrates
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill around shallow vegetation	Minnows along weed edges
Summer	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrated in and around vegetation	Crappie schools near deeper weed edges
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Bluegills concentrated around weed edges	Small baitfish/minnows in open water near structure
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Aquatic insects and larvae	Small crustaceans
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation	Schooling baitfish (minnows) in transition areas
Fall	Northern Pike	Baitfish schools	Bluegills
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Small bluegills and juvenile panfish	Baitfish schools (minnows)
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic invertebrates in remaining vegetation	Blood worms and larvae in deeper water
Winter	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrations in vegetation	Crappie schools near deep weed edges
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects	Zooplankton
Ice	Northern Pike	Bluegill concentrations in winter vegetation	Crappie schools in moderate depth areas
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Insects - primarily small aquatic larvae and bloodworms	Tiny crustaceans among the vegetation

Bait Colors by Season for Lake Winona

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Purple Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns