How to Fish Newton Lake: Best Patterns & Techniques

Newton Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 25, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Newton Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-65	Bass are transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as they prepare for spawning Fish are actively feeding in shallow vegetation and lily pads, using these areas as transition zones and future spawning sites	Shallow vegetation and lily pad fields, especially those adjacent to deeper water Secondary points and bank edges leading into spawning coves Brush piles and laydowns in 4-8 feet of water near spawning flats	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked methodically through vegetation Bladed Jigs worked along edges of vegetation Soft Jerkbaits worked slowly near cover transitions	Bluegill congregating near shallow cover Emerging crawfish becoming more active in warming waters	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	52-65	Moving from winter holding areas to shallow pre-spawn staging areas, particularly near emergent vegetation and woody cover Becoming more active and aggressive as water temperatures rise, with feeding increasing to prepare for spawning Utilizing transitional zones between deep winter areas and shallow spawning locations	Outside edges of lily pad fields and flooded brush in 3-6 feet of water Protected coves with emerging vegetation Shallow wood cover near deeper water access	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly near cover edges Swim Jigs retrieved steadily along vegetation lines Lipless Crankbaits worked through transitional areas	Shad schools moving shallow Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming waters Small bass and other juvenile fish	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Crappie are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging, moving from deeper winter holding areas near stumps towards shallower spawning bays Fish are becoming more active as water warms, feeding opportunistically on shad and bluegill near structure and vegetation edges	Shallow bays with brush piles and stumps in 6-12 feet of water Transition areas between winter holding spots and spawning flats Areas with emerging vegetation near deeper water access	Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)	Shad schooling in pre-spawn patterns Bluegill moving towards shallow areas	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	42-52	Yellow perch are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging, actively feeding while moving toward spawning areas near shallow vegetation and woody cover Fish are schooling in larger groups, becoming more aggressive in their feeding as water temperatures rise	Shallow flats adjacent to lily pad fields and submerged vegetation, especially where brush piles are present Wind-blown shorelines with woody structure in 8-15 foot depths Protected coves with emerging vegetation near deeper water access	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Inline Spinners	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas Small invertebrates near emerging vegetation Juvenile panfish near brush piles	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Actively moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly around lily pads and vegetation, with males preparing and guarding nests while females stage nearby Most active during warmer parts of the day, moving between spawning flats and slightly deeper staging areas Aggressive territorial behavior around nests, with both feeding and defensive strikes	Shallow lily pad fields and vegetation areas in 2-4 feet of water Protected coves with stable spawning substrate Secondary points adjacent to spawning flats for staging fish	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around shallow cover and bedding areas Wacky Rigs for sight fishing and working spawning flats Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water and locating active fish	Bluegill starting to move shallow Shad schools in pre-spawn patterns	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	62-75	Snakeheads moving into shallow, vegetated areas for spawning, with males guarding nests aggressively Fish becoming more active as water temperatures rise, frequently patrolling edges of vegetation and flooded brush	Shallow lily pad fields and flooded brush in protected coves Edges of vegetation near deeper water access Protected spawning bays with emergent vegetation	Frogs/Toads worked slowly over vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) along vegetation edges Swim Jigs worked through sparse vegetation	Bluegill beginning to move shallow Young shad schools in protected areas Small fish species gathering in spawning areas	Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappie are moving into shallow spawning areas (2-8 feet) around brush piles, stumps, and lily pad stems during the spawn phase Males arrive first to prepare nests, becoming aggressive and territorial, while females stage slightly deeper until ready to spawn Feeding activity increases in preparation for and during spawning, with fish particularly active during dawn and dusk periods	Shallow coves and bays with woody cover (stumps, brush piles) in 2-8 feet of water Areas near emerging lily pad stems and submerged vegetation Protected shoreline areas with complex features offering spawning habitat	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Bobbers	Juvenile Shad Small Bluegill Micro invertebrates around vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	45-52	Moving into shallow vegetated areas and woody cover for spawning, typically in groups Pre and post-spawn fish staging near drop-offs adjacent to spawning areas Increased feeding activity during dawn and dusk, especially around vegetation edges	Shallow lily pad fields and submerged vegetation in 2-6 feet of water Brush piles and laydowns near spawning areas Protected coves with gradual slopes	Live Bait Rigs with small minnows or worms near bottom Bobbers suspended over vegetation edges Inline Spinners worked slowly through spawning areas Tubes worked through brush piles	Small minnows gathering in spawning areas Young shad in protected coves Aquatic insects emerging in vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	65-75	Bass are transitioning to post-spawn feeding patterns, becoming more aggressive and actively searching for food to recover energy Fish are moving from spawning areas to nearby feeding zones, utilizing the lake's diverse cover types for ambush points	Secondary points and banks adjacent to spawning areas with submerged vegetation Brush piles and laydowns in 5-12 foot depth range Edges of lily pad fields where they meet deeper water	Swim Jigs worked through and around vegetation edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water and targeting actively feeding fish Texas Rigs (Worming) for methodically working brush piles and laydowns	Bluegill gathering in shallow areas near vegetation Shad schools starting to form in slightly deeper water	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	62-75	Post-spawn snakeheads are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily utilizing edge areas between shallow cover and slightly deeper water Fish are becoming more aggressive as waters warm, moving from winter holdover areas to spawning and feeding zones	Edges of lily pad fields adjacent to slightly deeper water Flooded brush areas in 2-4 feet of water Protected coves with emerging vegetation	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked parallel to vegetation edges Swim Jigs retrieved steadily through transition zones Spinnerbaits worked around brush and woody cover	Shad moving into shallow areas Young-of-year bluegill beginning to appear Various small baitfish in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Post-spawn crappie transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish suspending near emerging vegetation and brush piles, moving between 5-15 feet depending on time of day	Brush piles and laydowns adjacent to spawning bays Emerging lily pad fields with nearby deeper water access Submerged vegetation edges near points and coves	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9')	Young-of-year shad beginning to school Small bluegill around vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	55-65	Post-spawn yellow perch are actively feeding to recover energy, moving from shallow spawning areas to slightly deeper structure edges Fish are schooling along depth transitions near vegetation and woody cover, particularly active during morning and evening hours	Edges of lily pad fields where they meet deeper water Brush piles and laydowns in 8-15 feet of water Points and coves with submerged vegetation	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked slowly along vegetation edges Live Bait Rigs near brush piles Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around structure	Small shad schools Juvenile panfish Aquatic insects emerging near vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	68-85	Bass actively relating to shallow cover and transitional edges, feeding heavily on both shad and bluegill in early morning and evening periods Fish maintaining positions near flooded brush and lily pads, using these areas as ambush points throughout the day	Outside edges of flooded brush and laydowns, especially where they intersect with depth changes Lily pad fields with access to deeper water Rock piles near shoreline structure	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along cover edges Frogs/Toads worked through lily pad fields Finesse Jigs flipped to laydowns and brush Bladed Jigs around rock piles and transition areas	Shad schooling around cover edges Bluegill relating to shallow cover and vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Northern Snakehead	75-88	Actively hunting in shallow water areas near cover, particularly during early morning and evening hours Utilizing laydowns and brush piles as ambush points for prey Moving between different types of cover along shoreline edges throughout the day	Laydowns and fallen trees in shallow water Brush piles along shoreline edges Areas with lily pads and flooded brush Transitional zones between different cover types	Swim Jigs worked parallel to shoreline cover Bladed Jigs around brush piles and vegetation edges Frogs/Toads over lily pads and vegetation	Shad Bluegill Various small prey fish	Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Crappie	72-82	Crappie will be relating heavily to vegetation and woody cover during summer, particularly during daylight hours when they seek shade and cooler water Fish are likely to suspend near structure during midday, moving into shallower areas during early morning and evening to feed on shad and bluegill	Lily pad fields and submerged vegetation edges, especially where they intersect with deeper water Brush piles and stumps in 8-15 feet of water that provide shade and ambush points Shaded dock areas, particularly those near deeper water access	Crappie Dock Shooting Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad schools suspending near structure and vegetation edges Juvenile bluegill around vegetation and shallow cover	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Yellow Perch	68-82	Forming loose schools around submerged vegetation and woody cover, actively feeding during early morning and evening hours Suspending near thermocline during midday heat, moving shallower to feed during lower light conditions	Edges of lily pad fields adjacent to deeper water Brush piles and laydowns in 8-15 feet of water Wind-blown shorelines with submerged vegetation	Hover/Mid-Strolling with small jigs near vegetation edges Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around brush piles Small Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked through vegetation	Young-of-year shad Small invertebrates in vegetation Juvenile sunfish	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Newton Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Bass are actively feeding around shallow cover and banks, taking advantage of baitfish movement patterns in cooling water Fish showing aggressive feeding behavior during low light conditions, especially near structure and cover	Brush piles and laydowns near bank edges Lily pad edges and patches Points and walking bridges with depth changes	Bladed Jigs worked steadily near cover Underspins around points and edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) near brush and timber	Shad schools moving along points and shorelines Bluegill relating to shallow cover	Green Colors Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Fall	Northern Snakehead	55-75	Snakeheads are actively feeding to build reserves for winter, focusing on larger prey items near vegetation edges Fish are transitioning from shallow summer areas to slightly deeper edge areas, especially during midday	Outside edges of lily pad fields adjacent to deeper water Laydowns and woody cover near vegetation transitions Protected coves with remaining vegetation	Swim Jigs worked parallel to vegetation edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near cover Spinnerbaits along transitional areas	Shad schools congregating in coves Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation Yellow Perch moving to deeper edges	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Crappie	52-68	Fall crappie are actively schooling and feeding on shad and bluegill in preparation for winter, with most activity during morning and evening hours Fish are transitioning from shallow summer vegetation to deeper woody structure, making frequent stops at points and brush piles	Brush piles and stumps near creek channel edges in 8-15 feet of water Main lake points with remaining vegetation Shallow coves with woody structure during warmer parts of fall	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad schools moving into creeks and coves Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation and brush Small perch around woody structure	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Yellow Perch	52-65	Yellow perch begin schooling more tightly in preparation for winter, following shad schools and relating to structure Feeding activity increases during this season as fish build energy reserves, with most active periods during morning and evening	Brush piles and laydowns adjacent to deeper water Points and coves with woody structure Areas where wind concentrates baitfish along shorelines	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Small Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Shad schools concentrated in coves and along points Small invertebrates around brush and woody structure	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	38-42	Largemouth bass are moving slowly and holding tight to hard structure during winter, particularly along rip rap banks as evidenced by recent fishing reports Fish are exhibiting a preference for bottom-oriented presentations with minimal movement, suggesting a slower metabolism due to cold water temperatures	Rip rap banks, especially those with deeper water access Deep brush piles adjacent to hard structure Sharp depth changes near shoreline structures	Finesse Jigs worked extremely slowly along bottom Drop Shot with minimal movement Ned Rigs dragged slowly on bottom near structure	Crawfish, as evidenced by recent fishing success Small bluegill holding tight to structure	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Winter	Northern Snakehead	38-52	Snakeheads become lethargic and concentrate in deeper, warmer pockets near spring seeps or deeper creek channels Feeding becomes less aggressive but still opportunistic when prey is easily accessible	Deep creek channels adjacent to shallow flats Spring seeps or warm water inflows Deep holes near woody structure	Blade Baits worked slowly through deeper holes Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) with slow, steady retrieves Live Bait Rigs near structure	Shad schools congregating in deeper water Smaller sunfish in protected areas Yellow Perch near structure	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Metallic Colors
Winter	Crappie	38-45	Crappie are schooling tightly around submerged wood structure in relatively shallow water, suspending at specific depths as indicated by recent bobber fishing success Fish are displaying selective depth preferences and actively feeding when baits are presented in their strike zone, suggesting a neutral to positive feeding mood despite cold water	Submerged stumps in 0-9 foot depth range, particularly those near deeper water access Brush piles in protected coves, especially in areas with irregular shoreline features Deeper wooden structure near shallow bays that provide winter holding areas	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Bobbers with precise depth control Ice Fishing Jigs worked slowly around structure	Shad suspended around structure Smaller bluegills relating to woody cover	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Yellow Perch	38-42	Yellow perch are schooling tightly near bottom structure, particularly around brush piles, exhibiting typical winter behavior Fish are actively feeding on shad, with feeding windows likely strongest during early morning and late afternoon	Brush piles in deeper water, especially those near depth changes Wind-blown shorelines where shad may concentrate Areas with woody cover near the bottom	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9'), keeping bait close to bottom structure Ice Fishing Jigs worked slowly through brush pile zones Blade Baits worked vertically to trigger reaction strikes	Shad, particularly concentrated in and around brush pile areas Small invertebrates relating to brush and woody structure	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Bold Striped Patterns

Key Seasonal Structures in Newton Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow vegetation and lily pad fields, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Secondary points and bank edges leading into spawning coves
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	Outside edges of lily pad fields and flooded brush in 3-6 feet of water	Protected coves with emerging vegetation
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shallow bays with brush piles and stumps in 6-12 feet of water	Transition areas between winter holding spots and spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Shallow flats adjacent to lily pad fields and submerged vegetation, especially where brush piles are present	Wind-blown shorelines with woody structure in 8-15 foot depths
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow lily pad fields and vegetation areas in 2-4 feet of water	Protected coves with stable spawning substrate
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	Shallow lily pad fields and flooded brush in protected coves	Edges of vegetation near deeper water access
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shallow coves and bays with woody cover (stumps, brush piles) in 2-8 feet of water	Areas near emerging lily pad stems and submerged vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Shallow lily pad fields and submerged vegetation in 2-6 feet of water	Brush piles and laydowns near spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points and banks adjacent to spawning areas with submerged vegetation	Brush piles and laydowns in 5-12 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	Edges of lily pad fields adjacent to slightly deeper water	Flooded brush areas in 2-4 feet of water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Brush piles and laydowns adjacent to spawning bays	Emerging lily pad fields with nearby deeper water access
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Edges of lily pad fields where they meet deeper water	Brush piles and laydowns in 8-15 feet of water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Outside edges of flooded brush and laydowns, especially where they intersect with depth changes	Lily pad fields with access to deeper water
Summer	Northern Snakehead	Laydowns and fallen trees in shallow water	Brush piles along shoreline edges
Summer	Crappie	Lily pad fields and submerged vegetation edges, especially where they intersect with deeper water	Brush piles and stumps in 8-15 feet of water that provide shade and ambush points
Summer	Yellow Perch	Edges of lily pad fields adjacent to deeper water	Brush piles and laydowns in 8-15 feet of water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Brush piles and laydowns near bank edges	Lily pad edges and patches
Fall	Northern Snakehead	Outside edges of lily pad fields adjacent to deeper water	Laydowns and woody cover near vegetation transitions
Fall	Crappie	Brush piles and stumps near creek channel edges in 8-15 feet of water	Main lake points with remaining vegetation
Fall	Yellow Perch	Brush piles and laydowns adjacent to deeper water	Points and coves with woody structure
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Rip rap banks, especially those with deeper water access	Deep brush piles adjacent to hard structure
Winter	Northern Snakehead	Deep creek channels adjacent to shallow flats	Spring seeps or warm water inflows
Winter	Crappie	Submerged stumps in 0-9 foot depth range, particularly those near deeper water access	Brush piles in protected coves, especially in areas with irregular shoreline features
Winter	Yellow Perch	Brush piles in deeper water, especially those near depth changes	Wind-blown shorelines where shad may concentrate

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill congregating near shallow cover	Emerging crawfish becoming more active in warming waters
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	Shad schools moving shallow	Bluegill beginning to become more active in warming waters
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schooling in pre-spawn patterns	Bluegill moving towards shallow areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas	Small invertebrates near emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill starting to move shallow	Shad schools in pre-spawn patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Young shad schools in protected areas
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Juvenile Shad	Small Bluegill
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Small minnows gathering in spawning areas	Young shad in protected coves
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill gathering in shallow areas near vegetation	Shad schools starting to form in slightly deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	Shad moving into shallow areas	Young-of-year bluegill beginning to appear
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Young-of-year shad beginning to school	Small bluegill around vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Small shad schools	Juvenile panfish
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad schooling around cover edges	Bluegill relating to shallow cover and vegetation
Summer	Northern Snakehead	Shad	Bluegill
Summer	Crappie	Shad schools suspending near structure and vegetation edges	Juvenile bluegill around vegetation and shallow cover
Summer	Yellow Perch	Young-of-year shad	Small invertebrates in vegetation
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools moving along points and shorelines	Bluegill relating to shallow cover
Fall	Northern Snakehead	Shad schools congregating in coves	Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation
Fall	Crappie	Shad schools moving into creeks and coves	Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation and brush
Fall	Yellow Perch	Shad schools concentrated in coves and along points	Small invertebrates around brush and woody structure
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish, as evidenced by recent fishing success	Small bluegill holding tight to structure
Winter	Northern Snakehead	Shad schools congregating in deeper water	Smaller sunfish in protected areas
Winter	Crappie	Shad suspended around structure	Smaller bluegills relating to woody cover
Winter	Yellow Perch	Shad, particularly concentrated in and around brush pile areas	Small invertebrates relating to brush and woody structure

Bait Colors by Season for Newton Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	Dark Neutrals Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Snakehead	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Northern Snakehead	Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Green Colors Natural Shad Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Fall	Northern Snakehead	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Crappie	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Winter	Northern Snakehead	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Metallic Colors
Winter	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Yellow Perch	Chartreuse Colors Natural Shad Colors Bold Striped Patterns