How to Fish McDill Pond: Best Patterns & Techniques

McDill Pond

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 31, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on McDill Pond

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	59-64	Bluegills are transitioning from deeper wintering areas to pre-spawn staging locations near spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are becoming more aggressive and congregating in schools around channel edges and transition areas adjacent to spawning locations	Channel edges and transition areas adjacent to shallow spawning flats Flooded brush and stumps in pre-spawn staging areas Protected coves with submerged vegetation	Bobbers with small jigs suspended at varying depths to find active schools Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around brush and channel edges Live Bait Rigs with small minnows or worms for finicky fish	Small insects and larvae becoming active in warming water Tiny baitfish in shallow areas Emerging aquatic invertebrates	Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Bass transitioning from winter depths to pre-spawn staging areas, following warming trends and becoming more active as water temperatures rise Fish actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning, with increased activity during afternoon warming periods Males beginning to scout potential spawning areas while females stage on nearby deeper structure	Channel edges and drop-offs adjacent to potential spawning flats Secondary points with access to both deep and shallow water Brush piles and submerged wood in 8-15 foot depths	Lipless Crankbaits worked along transition areas between deep and shallow water Bladed Jigs slow-rolled near submerged vegetation and wood cover Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for mimicking primary bluegill forage	Bluegill beginning to move shallower and becoming more active Small baitfish schools relating to warming shallows	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	52-64	Transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding but still temperature dependent Showing aggressive reaction strikes on moving baits around rocky structure as water warms Moving shallower during warm periods of the day, seeking warmer water temperatures	Rip rap banks, especially those adjacent to deeper water Rocky points leading into spawning bays Channel swing banks with rock structure	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses Ned Rigs worked slowly along rock transitions Tubes dragged on rocky bottom structure	Bluegill holding tight to rock structure Smaller baitfish moving shallow with warming trends	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-52	Northern Pike are actively transitioning from winter patterns to spawning areas, moving into shallower bays and channels as water temperatures begin to rise Aggressive feeding behavior as fish prepare for spawning, with increased activity during warming trends Fish staging near spawning areas but still maintaining access to deeper water for temperature regulation	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation near deeper water access River channel edges and points leading into spawning bays Flooded brush and stump fields in 3-8 feet of water	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses near structure edges Inline Spinners retrieved slowly through transitional areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along channel edges	Bluegills congregating in pre-spawn areas Small bass species moving shallow Panfish schools in transition zones	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	59-64	Bluegills are actively moving into spawning areas, with fish staging in shallows adjacent to channels and around cover Fish showing preference for protected areas with submerged vegetation and woody cover, typical pre-spawn to spawn behavior	Shallow areas adjacent to channels with submerged vegetation Flooded brush and stump fields in spawning bays Protected coves with firm bottom for spawning	Bobbers with small jigs or live bait for spawning fish Crappie Dock Shooting for fish holding tight to cover Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly around vegetation	Small aquatic insects and larvae around vegetation Zooplankton in shallow spawning areas	Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Actively seeking shallow spawning areas in 2-6 feet of water, particularly in protected coves and near structure Males guarding nests while females stage on adjacent drop-offs, moving between 59-64°F spawning temperature zones Increased aggression and territorial behavior around nesting sites, especially during peak daylight hours	Protected coves with hard bottom and adjacent to deeper water Shallow flats near channel edges with submerged vegetation Areas around docks and brush piles in 2-6 foot depths	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked slowly around visible spawning beds Soft Jerkbaits worked with long pauses near staging areas Wacky Rigs deadsticked in spawning pockets	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters Small baitfish relating to emerging vegetation	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Pre-spawn males actively searching for and preparing nesting sites near hard bottom areas, particularly around boulders and rip rap Females staging in slightly deeper water adjacent to spawning areas, moving up periodically to inspect potential nest sites Aggressive territorial behavior from males guarding nests once spawning begins	Rocky points and rip rap areas in 2-6 feet of water with nearby deeper water access Protected coves with hard bottom composition Transition areas between shallow spawning flats and deeper staging areas	Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly along bottom in spawning areas Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses for staging fish Tubes dragged and hopped through potential spawning areas Ned Rigs worked methodically around rock structure	Bluegill concentrating in shallow spawning areas Small crayfish emerging from winter dormancy Young of year baitfish beginning to appear in shallows	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-52	Northern Pike moving into shallow, warmer bays and backwater areas with emerging vegetation for spawning Post-spawn fish beginning to actively feed in transition areas between spawning grounds and deeper water Fish typically more aggressive during daylight hours as water warms, particularly on sunny days	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation and flooded brush in 2-6 feet of water Points and channel edges adjacent to spawning bays Areas with submerged stumps near river channel transitions	Spinnerbaits worked slowly through emerging vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve along channel edges Live Bait Rigs near transition areas	Spawning panfish in shallow bays Young-of-year bluegills Small bass species transitioning to shallow water	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	65-75	Bluegills transitioning to deeper summer patterns, actively feeding in groups around submerged vegetation and brush Fish showing increased movement between shallow cover and deeper transition areas as they recover from spawn	Deep edges of flooded brush and stumps near channel transitions Submerged vegetation in 8-15 foot depth range Points and irregular shoreline features adjacent to deeper water	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Drop Shot Live Bait Rigs	Small aquatic insects Zooplankton Small crustaceans	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-72	Post-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish showing predictable afternoon feeding periods, moving between deeper recovery areas and shallow feeding zones	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats Dock areas with access to deeper water Submerged vegetation edges near depth changes	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to transitions Texas Rigs (Worming) through vegetation and dock areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for active fish	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallows Young of year baitfish emerging in vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn smallmouth are actively recovering and feeding, transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer locations along deeper structure Fish are establishing predictable daily movement patterns between feeding areas and resting spots, particularly utilizing the lake's numerous points and rock structures	Secondary points with mixed rock and brush adjacent to spawning bays Deeper boulder fields near channel edges in 8-15 feet of water Submerged brush piles on ledges where they intersect with river channels	Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly around brush and rock transitions Hard Jerkbaits worked with longer pauses along points and channel edges Ned Rigs dragged slowly through rocky areas and brush piles	Bluegill gathering in shallow brush and vegetation edges Small crayfish active among rock structures Young-of-year baitfish beginning to school in the area	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	55-65	Actively feeding post-spawn pike moving to shallow flats and vegetated areas, utilizing ambush points near drop-offs Most aggressive during early morning and evening hours, following baitfish movements in warming waters	Weed edges and brush piles adjacent to deeper channels Points and irregular shoreline features with submerged vegetation Shallow bays with emerging vegetation near deeper water access	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges and structure Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near cover Inline Spinners in open water pockets between vegetation	Bluegills gathering in warming shallows Young-of-year panfish schools Baitfish moving into shoreline areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Metallic Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	68-82	Bluegills establish post-spawn feeding patterns, concentrating around submerged vegetation and brush for both cover and food Fish actively feed during early morning and evening hours, moving between deep and shallow water based on temperature During midday heat, fish typically suspend near deeper structure or move to shaded areas under docks	Flooded brush and stump fields adjacent to deeper water Submerged vegetation edges near channel transitions Shaded dock areas with access to deeper water Deep weedlines and inside turns of coves	Live Bait Rigs with light line and small hooks for finesse presentation Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around cover during prime feeding periods Bobbers with adjustable depths to target suspended fish	Aquatic insects and larvae Small crustaceans Zooplankton	Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-78	Active feeding around docks and shallow cover during early morning and late evening periods Relating heavily to bluegill populations, targeting areas where panfish are congregating Showing aggressive feeding patterns with high catch rates when located	Main lake docks with deep water access Submerged vegetation adjacent to docks Channel edges near shoreline structure	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked parallel to dock edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around dock posts and vegetation Swim Jigs targeting bluegill holding areas	Bluegill Other juvenile panfish	Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	68-78	Actively feeding on bluegill around boulder fields and rocky structure, utilizing ambush points during peak feeding periods Moving between deep and shallow zones following daily temperature changes, with most active periods during morning and evening	Boulder fields and rocky structure in 8-15 foot depth range Deep-shallow transition areas near points and irregular shoreline features Submerged vegetation edges adjacent to rock structure	Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly along boulder edges Drop Shot with finesse presentations around deep structure Tubes bounced through rocky areas	Bluegill Young of the year baitfish	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Northern Pike	65-75	Pike moving to deeper, cooler water during peak summer heat, utilizing river channels and deeper structure for thermal refuge Early morning and evening feeding activity near weed edges and brush, retreating to deeper water during midday Opportunistic ambush predation from submerged vegetation and brush, targeting abundant panfish population	Deep river channel edges adjacent to vegetation Submerged brush piles in 12-20 foot depth range Points with access to both shallow and deep water Flooded timber areas near deeper water	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along channel edges and points Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked through brush piles Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges during low light periods Live Bait Rigs suspended near deep structure	Bluegills holding in brush and vegetation Various panfish species suspended near structure Small bass utilizing similar habitat	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for McDill Pond

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	52-65	Moving from summer deep water patterns to mid-depth feeding zones, actively feeding to build energy reserves for winter Schooling behavior increases, with fish gathering in larger groups around key structure Most active during warmer parts of day when water temperatures are optimal	Deep edges of flooded brush and stumps near channel breaks Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water Submerged vegetation edges where it meets deeper water	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Drop Shot Hover/Mid-Strolling	Small invertebrates like blood worms and larvae Zooplankton concentrations in mid-water column Small baitfish relating to structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-68	Largemouth bass are establishing feeding patterns around key structure, particularly in the afternoon, using wood cover and vegetation as ambush points for bluegill Fish are showing distinct daily feeding windows, likely correlating with bluegill movement patterns and optimal light conditions	Brush piles located on ledges and banks, especially those adjacent to deeper water Submerged vegetation edges where bass can ambush bluegill Flooded brush in protected areas, particularly during afternoon hours	Bladed Jigs slow-rolled through and around cover Texas Rigs (Worming) with lightweight setups (1/8 oz) around brush piles Grass Jigs worked through vegetation and wood cover	Bluegill concentrating around cover and vegetation Various small panfish species using similar habitat	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-65	Actively feeding on baitfish and crayfish, aggressively pursuing prey to build energy reserves for winter Following defined migration routes along channels and ledges, moving from summer to winter holding areas Schooling behavior increases, with groups of smallmouth working together to corral baitfish	Deep river channel bends with adjacent rocky structure Transition areas between shallow flats and deep water with boulder or rip-rap Brush piles positioned on ledges near deep water access	Blade Baits worked vertically along channel edges Spybaits slow-rolled through suspended fish Drop Shot near brush piles and rocky transitions	Schooling Bluegill concentrated near structure Crayfish active on rocky areas before winter Small baitfish schools in deeper water	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	48-65	Northern Pike are actively feeding to build up energy reserves for winter, following baitfish schools and targeting larger prey items along structure edges Fish are moving between deeper channels and shallower flats throughout the day, with increased activity during low-light periods	Points and channel edges adjacent to shallow bays where baitfish congregate Submerged brush piles and stumps near deeper water access Weed edges along river channel transitions	Spinnerbaits worked along structure edges and through scattered vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled near depth transitions Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along channel edges during midday	Bluegills congregating near remaining vegetation Bass species moving along channel edges Schools of panfish in transitional areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	38-45	Panfish concentrating in deeper water near channel edges and transition areas, often suspending over structure Reduced feeding activity with selective biting patterns, requiring finesse presentations	Deep channel edges adjacent to flooded brush and stumps Transition areas between shallow and deep zones Deeper submerged vegetation edges where still present	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Drop Shot Finesse Hair Jigs	Small aquatic insects Zooplankton Tiny minnows	Pink Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	38-45	Pike are actively feeding near channel edges and deep structure, utilizing these areas as ambush points during winter Fish are making periodic movements between deeper wintering areas and adjacent structure to feed on concentrated schools of panfish	Deep river channel edges adjacent to structure (brush piles, stumps) Submerged brush and vegetation in 15-25 foot depth range Points and dropoffs near deep water access	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Spoons Large Hair Jigs (Preacher)	Bluegills concentrated in winter schools Various panfish species holding in deeper water	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	34-39	Suspending near river channels with reduced activity levels, requiring finesse presentations Congregating in schools but showing finicky feeding behavior, as evidenced by camera observations	River channels with 10-15 feet of depth Transition areas between channels and flats Areas with brush or woody cover near channel edges	Ice Fishing Jigs with tiny soft plastics or live bait Ice Fishing Spoons worked very slowly Damiki Rig for suspended fish viewed on camera	Small invertebrates and zooplankton Tiny minnows and juvenile baitfish	Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	33-38	Pike are actively feeding during ice season, particularly targeting bluegills and other panfish as evidenced by recent catches Fish are likely relating to points and channel edges, using these areas as ambush locations to intercept prey	Points intersecting with deeper water, especially those near river channels Areas with submerged vegetation and brush near depth changes Shallow bays with abundant panfish populations	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set at various depths with live bait Ice Fishing Spoons jigged actively to trigger reaction strikes Ice Fishing Jigs tipped with minnows worked near structure	Bluegills Other Panfish Small Baitfish	Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in McDill Pond

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Channel edges and transition areas adjacent to shallow spawning flats	Flooded brush and stumps in pre-spawn staging areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Channel edges and drop-offs adjacent to potential spawning flats	Secondary points with access to both deep and shallow water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rip rap banks, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Rocky points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation near deeper water access	River channel edges and points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Shallow areas adjacent to channels with submerged vegetation	Flooded brush and stump fields in spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected coves with hard bottom and adjacent to deeper water	Shallow flats near channel edges with submerged vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Rocky points and rip rap areas in 2-6 feet of water with nearby deeper water access	Protected coves with hard bottom composition
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation and flooded brush in 2-6 feet of water	Points and channel edges adjacent to spawning bays
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep edges of flooded brush and stumps near channel transitions	Submerged vegetation in 8-15 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and channel swings adjacent to spawning flats	Dock areas with access to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Secondary points with mixed rock and brush adjacent to spawning bays	Deeper boulder fields near channel edges in 8-15 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Weed edges and brush piles adjacent to deeper channels	Points and irregular shoreline features with submerged vegetation
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Flooded brush and stump fields adjacent to deeper water	Submerged vegetation edges near channel transitions
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Main lake docks with deep water access	Submerged vegetation adjacent to docks
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Boulder fields and rocky structure in 8-15 foot depth range	Deep-shallow transition areas near points and irregular shoreline features
Summer	Northern Pike	Deep river channel edges adjacent to vegetation	Submerged brush piles in 12-20 foot depth range
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep edges of flooded brush and stumps near channel breaks	Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles located on ledges and banks, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Submerged vegetation edges where bass can ambush bluegill
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Deep river channel bends with adjacent rocky structure	Transition areas between shallow flats and deep water with boulder or rip-rap
Fall	Northern Pike	Points and channel edges adjacent to shallow bays where baitfish congregate	Submerged brush piles and stumps near deeper water access
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep channel edges adjacent to flooded brush and stumps	Transition areas between shallow and deep zones
Winter	Northern Pike	Deep river channel edges adjacent to structure (brush piles, stumps)	Submerged brush and vegetation in 15-25 foot depth range
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	River channels with 10-15 feet of depth	Transition areas between channels and flats
Ice	Northern Pike	Points intersecting with deeper water, especially those near river channels	Areas with submerged vegetation and brush near depth changes

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small insects and larvae becoming active in warming water	Tiny baitfish in shallow areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallower and becoming more active	Small baitfish schools relating to warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Bluegill holding tight to rock structure	Smaller baitfish moving shallow with warming trends
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegills congregating in pre-spawn areas	Small bass species moving shallow
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae around vegetation	Zooplankton in shallow spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating in shallow spawning areas	Small crayfish emerging from winter dormancy
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Spawning panfish in shallow bays	Young-of-year bluegills
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects	Zooplankton
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallows	Young of year baitfish emerging in vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Bluegill gathering in shallow brush and vegetation edges	Small crayfish active among rock structures
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegills gathering in warming shallows	Young-of-year panfish schools
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Aquatic insects and larvae	Small crustaceans
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill	Other juvenile panfish
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Bluegill	Young of the year baitfish
Summer	Northern Pike	Bluegills holding in brush and vegetation	Various panfish species suspended near structure
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Small invertebrates like blood worms and larvae	Zooplankton concentrations in mid-water column
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around cover and vegetation	Various small panfish species using similar habitat
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Schooling Bluegill concentrated near structure	Crayfish active on rocky areas before winter
Fall	Northern Pike	Bluegills congregating near remaining vegetation	Bass species moving along channel edges
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects	Zooplankton
Winter	Northern Pike	Bluegills concentrated in winter schools	Various panfish species holding in deeper water
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Small invertebrates and zooplankton	Tiny minnows and juvenile baitfish
Ice	Northern Pike	Bluegills	Other Panfish

Bait Colors by Season for McDill Pond

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Metallic Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Pink Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Light Neutral Colors Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors