How to Fish Little Boy Lake

Little Boy Lake fishing FAQ

How do you catch Smallmouth Bass on Little Boy Lake in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?

Water temp 45-60°F. During pre-spawn, smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter depths to shallow spawning areas, staging on transition areas and gradually moving shallower as water temperatures rise Fish are becoming more active and beginning to feed more aggressively to prepare for spawning, particularly during warmer periods of the day Key locations: Secondary points and rock transitions leading into spawning bays; Boulder fields in 8-15 foot depth range adjacent to spawning flats; First major break lines dropping into deeper water near spawning areas. Best techniques: Blade Baits worked slowly along transition areas, Hard Jerkbaits with extended pauses over rocky structure, Tubes dragged slowly across boulder fields. Primary forage: Perch gathering in pre-spawn areas, Ciscoes suspended over deeper transitions, Crayfish becoming more active in rocky areas. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Natural Craw Colors, Green Colors.

How do you catch Walleye on Little Boy Lake in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?

Water temp 38-48°F. Walleye moving from deep wintering areas to shallow spawning areas, particularly focusing on wind-blown shorelines and rocky points Most active during dawn and dusk periods due to moderate water clarity, with increased shallow water activity as water warms Key locations: Rocky points and shorelines with gravel or rubble substrate; Shallow bays with emerging vegetation; Wind-blown shorelines where currents concentrate prey. Best techniques: Blade Baits worked slowly along bottom transitions, Live Bait Rigs with minnows near rocky structure, Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation. Primary forage: Yellow Perch congregating in shallow emerging weed areas, Small Minnows moving shallow with warming water. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Metallic Colors.

How do you catch Smallmouth Bass on Little Boy Lake in Spring (Spawn)?

Water temp 55-65°F. Smallmouth bass transitioning from pre-spawn staging to spawning, with males establishing and guarding nests in protected areas Most active during warmer parts of day, especially afternoons when water temperatures peak Aggressive defensive behavior around nesting sites, with fish more likely to strike out of territory protection than feeding Key locations: Protected shallow bays with hard bottom and scattered boulders, especially on north side of lake; Secondary points leading into spawning bays, particularly those with mixed rock and vegetation; Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water, especially areas with scattered boulder fields. Best techniques: Tubes worked slowly around potential spawning areas, Ned Rigs fished with subtle movements near nesting sites, Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses to trigger defensive strikes. Primary forage: Small perch and juvenile fish around spawning areas, Crayfish becoming more active in warming water. Best bait colors: Natural Craw Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors.

How do you catch Walleye on Little Boy Lake in Spring (Spawn)?

Water temp 42-52°F. Walleye staging near rocky points and shallow gravel areas for spawning, most active during dawn and dusk due to moderate water clarity Post-spawn fish gradually transitioning to weed edges, particularly in wind-blown areas where current concentrates prey Key locations: Rocky points and gravel shorelines in 3-8 feet of water for spawning activity; Wind-blown shorelines with emerging vegetation in 8-12 feet; Transition areas between spawning grounds and deeper water. Best techniques: Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom near spawning areas, Blade Baits worked with slow, vertical presentations on transition areas, Lipless Crankbaits along emerging weed edges for post-spawn fish. Primary forage: Perch concentrating near emerging weed growth, Small minnows in shallow spawning areas, Juvenile yellow perch along transitional edges. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.

How do you catch Smallmouth Bass on Little Boy Lake in Spring (Post-Spawn)?

Water temp 58-68°F. Actively feeding but moving between shallow and mid-depth ranges as they recover from spawn, particularly active during morning and evening periods Establishing summer patterns with movement toward main lake structure, especially around boulder fields and transitions Key locations: Boulder fields and rocky points in 8-15 foot depth range; Transition areas between spawning bays and main lake structure; Submerged vegetation edges adjacent to deeper water. Best techniques: Drop Shot worked slowly around boulder fields and transition areas, Tubes dragged and hopped through rocky areas, Ned Rigs worked methodically along vegetation edges. Primary forage: Young of year perch gathering around vegetation edges, Crayfish becoming more active in rocky areas, Small cisco schools in deeper adjacent areas. Best bait colors: Natural Craw Colors, Natural Baitfish Colors, Green Colors.

How do you catch Walleye on Little Boy Lake in Spring (Post-Spawn)?

Water temp 48-62°F. Walleye are actively feeding and recovering from spawn, gradually transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early-summer locations Most active during dawn and dusk periods due to moderate water clarity (2.7m secchi), with increased activity during wind events Key locations: Wind-swept points and shoreline transitions adjacent to spawning areas; Emerging weed edges in 8-12 foot depth range; Rocky points and irregular shoreline features where baitfish concentrate. Best techniques: Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions, Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) with steady retrieve, Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') during peak feeding periods. Primary forage: Perch concentrating near emerging vegetation, Small baitfish in warming shallow bays, Juvenile yellow perch along transitional areas. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.

How do you catch Smallmouth Bass on Little Boy Lake in Summer?

Water temp 72-78°F. Active feeding on cisco/whitefish with a preference for deeper, boulder-strewn areas during peak summer temperatures Exhibiting classic warm-water patterns with quality fish (3-4.25 lbs) relating to structure and suspended bait Key locations: Boulder fields in 15-25 foot depth range; Main lake points with rock-to-sand transitions; Offshore structure near deep water access. Best techniques: Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) with underspin or jighead presentations, Drop Shot with finesse baits targeting suspended fish, Ned Rigs worked slowly through boulder fields. Primary forage: Cisco/Whitefish - primary forage evident from recent catches, Perch - suggested by effectiveness of green pumpkin colors. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Green Colors.

How do you catch Walleye on Little Boy Lake in Summer?

Water temp 68-75°F. Actively feeding on perch along weed edges during wind-blown conditions, particularly during lower light periods Moving between shallow weed edges (8-10ft) and deeper water based on light conditions and water temperature Utilizing wind-generated currents to ambush prey near vegetation edges Key locations: Wind-blown weed edges in 8-10 foot depth range; Deep weed line transitions to open water (12-15 feet); Points and irregular shoreline features with vegetation. Best techniques: Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked along bottom in weeds, Live Bait Rigs with leeches or minnows near weed edges, Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') in wind-blown areas. Primary forage: Perch, Young-of-year baitfish in weed beds. Best bait colors: Dark Neutrals, Natural Baitfish Colors.

How do you catch Smallmouth Bass on Little Boy Lake in Fall?

Water temp 52-65°F. Smallmouth bass are following cisco/whitefish schools to deeper water as temperatures cool, aggressively feeding to build up pre-winter reserves Fish are likely to school up more tightly than in summer, creating periods of intense feeding activity when located Key locations: Deep rocky points and transitions where boulders meet deeper water; Offshore humps and structural elements in 15-25 foot range; Steep breaks near remaining vegetation that hasn't died off. Best techniques: Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly near bottom, Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended fish, Spybaits worked through suspended fish zones, Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) burned through active fish. Primary forage: Ciscoes schooling in deeper water, Yellow Perch relating to remaining vegetation, Crayfish still active on rocky structure. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Natural Craw Colors, Dark Neutrals.

How do you catch Walleye on Little Boy Lake in Fall?

Water temp 48-62°F. Walleye actively feeding on perch in shallow to mid-depth ranges, with increased activity during low-light periods Fish following seasonal cooling pattern, transitioning from summer weed edges to harder bottom structure Wind-driven movements becoming more pronounced as fish respond to baitfish concentrations Key locations: Wind-blown rock points and transition areas near weed edges; Mid-depth flats adjacent to deeper water; Remaining green weed edges near drop-offs. Best techniques: Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9'), Trolling Mid Depth (10-19'), Blade Baits. Primary forage: Perch, Young-of-year baitfish schools. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.

How do you catch Walleye on Little Boy Lake in Winter?

Water temp 33-45°F. Walleye tend to concentrate near the bottom in predictable areas during winter, feeding more actively during low-light periods given the moderate water clarity (2.7m secchi) Fish will orient to wind-driven current areas and transition zones between structure types, especially during feeding windows Key locations: Deep weed edges adjacent to flats where summer fish were found (8-10 foot range); Wind-swept points and irregular shoreline features (SDI 1.88 indicates good structure); Deeper holes and basins (lake averages 24.43 feet) near structural transitions. Best techniques: Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9'), Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'), Blade Baits, Ice Fishing Spoons. Primary forage: Perch (primary forage confirmed in lake reports), Small baitfish relating to weed edges. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Metallic Colors.

How do you catch Walleye on Little Boy Lake in Ice?

Water temp 34-39°F. Walleye will be scattered across flats near weed edges and points, with most active feeding during dawn and dusk periods Fish tend to congregate in areas with hard bottom transitions where perch gather during winter months Key locations: Weed edge transitions in 12-15 foot depth range; Points and inside turns near deep water access; Hard-bottom flats adjacent to deeper basins. Best techniques: Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements and tipped with minnows, Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging during prime feeding periods, Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along weed edges with live minnows. Primary forage: Perch congregating near weed edges and transition areas, Small minnows schooling near bottom structure. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Metallic Colors.