How to Fish Paw Paw Lake : Best Patterns & Techniques

Paw Paw Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Aug 5, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Paw Paw Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Staging in pre-spawn areas near emerging lily pads, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Transitioning between deeper wintering areas and shallow spawning zones, with increased feeding activity during warming trends	Emerging lily pad fields in 4 feet or less of water Secondary points and breaks leading into spawning bays Docks adjacent to shallow spawning flats	Spinnerbaits worked slowly through emerging vegetation Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around lily pad stems Finesse Jigs worked under and around docks	Perch - primary forage confirmed in recent fishing reports Bluegill - concentrated in emerging vegetation	Light Neutral Colors Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Smallmouth bass transitioning from winter deep water to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, showing preference for suspending near steep structure	Steep ledges adjacent to spawning flats, particularly in 15-20ft zones Secondary points with good deep water access Deep dock areas near spawning coves	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses near ledges Blade Baits worked vertically along steep breaks Tubes dragged slowly along ledges and transition areas	Perch holding on structure edges Suspended alewife schools	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	44-54	Northern Pike actively moving into shallow warming bays and coves in preparation for spawning, with increased feeding activity during morning hours Fish staging near submerged vegetation and points adjacent to spawning areas, using these as ambush locations	Shallow coves and bays with emerging vegetation, especially on the north side of the lake where water warms faster Points and vegetation edges adjacent to spawning bays Shallow flats with remaining vegetation from previous season	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses, targeting 3-8 foot depths Spinnerbaits slow-rolled along vegetation edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through warming shallows	Winter-weakened baitfish, particularly Alewife moving into shallows Emerging crayfish becoming more active in warming waters	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Crappie are transitioning from deeper wintering areas to pre-spawn staging areas, following warming trends and becoming increasingly active Fish are congregating near structure that provides quick access to both deeper water and future spawning areas	Protected coves with submerged vegetation in 8-15 feet of water Dock structures adjacent to deeper water Points and creek channel bends with vegetation	Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling)	Alewives Small Perch Newly emerging baitfish	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass are transitioning to spawning areas and holding tight to shallow cover, particularly docks and other structures that provide shade and protection Fish are actively feeding during pre-spawn, with some beginning to focus on spawning activities as evidenced by shallow water presence	Docks in protected areas, particularly those with deeper water access Shallow boulder fields in 8-12 foot range Areas with emerging lily pads in protected bays	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around shallow cover Tubes dragged along bottom in 10-12 foot range Lipless Crankbaits worked through shallow areas	Bluegill in shallow areas around docks and vegetation Various minnow species transitioning to spawning areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	52-62	Moving from winter deep water locations to pre-spawn staging areas near spawning flats, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawn Males beginning to establish and defend nesting sites in protected areas, particularly near hard bottom areas	Protected shallow bays with gravel or rocky bottom, especially near deeper water access Secondary points leading into spawning bays Areas between docks with hard bottom composition	Tubes worked slowly along transition areas Hard Jerkbaits with longer pauses in staging areas Ned Rigs for pressured fish on beds	Perch moving shallow with warming water Small crayfish becoming more active in rocky areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	44-54	Actively spawning in shallow bays and backwater areas with vegetation, making frequent trips between spawning areas and adjacent deeper water Most aggressive during dawn feeding windows, particularly in wind-protected areas with warming water	Shallow, weedy bays with direct access to deeper water Protected coves with emerging vegetation Points adjacent to spawning bays serving as transition areas	Spinnerbaits worked slowly through shallow vegetation Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses near spawning areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) retrieved steadily along edges of spawning bays	Spawning alewife in shallow areas Emerging crayfish becoming active in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappies are moving into shallow water (2-4ft) areas near spawning locations, particularly around submerged vegetation and docks in protected coves Males are establishing and guarding nests while females stage slightly deeper, making periodic movements shallow to spawn Feeding activity increases in preparation for and during spawning, with fish being more aggressive during stable weather patterns	Protected coves with submerged vegetation in 2-4 feet of water Shallow dock areas in bays, especially where vegetation is present Transition areas between spawning flats and slightly deeper water (5-8 feet)	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Bobbers Crappie Dock Shooting	Small juvenile alewives Young perch Various aquatic insects	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	69-76	Post-spawn largemouth are transitioning to summer patterns, actively feeding but with scattered behavior due to recent spawning activity Fish are utilizing both shallow and mid-depth zones, with increased activity during lower light conditions	Docks with deeper water access, particularly in protected bays Weed edges and lily pad fields in 5-8 foot depth range Channel edges near shallow spawning bays	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around docks and cover Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around pad fields and dock posts Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) along weed edges	Bluegill concentrating around docks and vegetation Minnows relating to channel edges and dock areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn smallmouth are actively feeding to recover energy, transitioning between spawning flats and early summer locations along deep structure Fish are feeding aggressively on both perch and alewife, making multiple feeding movements throughout the day between rest areas and feeding zones	Secondary points and rock/gravel transitions adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15ft Deeper weed edges beginning to form in 15-20ft zones Dock areas providing shade and ambush points in transition zones	Drop Shot with finesse presentations along depth transitions Tubes worked along rock and gravel transitions Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for actively feeding fish	Yellow Perch schooling in transition areas between spawning flats and summer structure Alewife moving into the lake's pelagic zones as water temperatures increase	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	54-65	Actively feeding during morning hours with aggressive strikes, becoming less active in afternoon as reported Post-spawn pike positioning near ambush points, actively chasing moving baits	Points with access to deeper water, especially those with submerged vegetation Deep weed edges in 20ft range Complex shoreline areas with coves and bays	Hard Jerkbaits with aggressive retrieves in morning, slower in afternoon Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) for imitating larger forage	Alewife schools beginning to concentrate Crayfish becoming more active in warming waters	Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding but remaining near cover Moving between shallow and mid-depth zones (4-15ft) throughout the day, utilizing dock edges and weed transitions	Dock edges and corners in 8-15ft of water, especially those near spawning bays Weed edges in 4-8ft of water adjacent to deeper water Protected coves with submerged vegetation in 6-12ft of water	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Hover/Mid-Strolling	Alewives Young of year perch Small aquatic insects in vegetation	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	65-80	Bass are following a mixed depth pattern with early/late shallow feeding (2-6ft) and midday movements to deeper water (8-15ft), especially around weed edges and dock areas Fish are relating strongly to vegetation edges and dock areas, particularly where these structures intersect with depth changes	Weed edges in 5-8ft of water, especially isolated patches near deeper water Docks in 3-5ft of water adjacent to main lake drop-offs Steep breaks and ledges with grass in 8-15ft	Drop Shot along weed edges and deeper structure Wacky Rigs skipped under docks Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked along weed edges Ned Rigs worked slowly through transition areas	Perch - primary forage based on multiple recent reports Bluegill - particularly around dock areas and vegetation Minnows - present around deeper breaks	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	75-81	Actively feeding along deep weed edges and structure in 15-20ft zones, with some movement to shallower areas during low light periods Suspending near vertical structure and responding well to finesse presentations during warm water periods Utilizing both deep and shallow zones (4-20ft) depending on time of day and forage location	Deep weed edges at 20ft depth Humps with adjacent deep water Docks with access to deep water Stumps and sunken trees in moderate depth	Drop Shot with finesse worms worked vertically along structure Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked near bottom structure Wacky Rigs worked around docks and vegetation	Alewife in open water and along deep structure Perch relating to bottom structure and vegetation Bluegill around docks and woody cover	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	75-81	Northern Pike are moving deeper during summer heat, concentrating along deep weed edges in 20ft of water to stay in more comfortable temperatures Actively feeding on alewife schools, using submerged vegetation as ambush points, particularly during morning periods	Deep weed edges in 20ft of water, especially where they intersect with points Complex shoreline areas with coves and bays near deep water access Remaining weed areas post-treatment, particularly those adjacent to deeper water	Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) worked along deep weed edges Hard Jerkbaits worked parallel to weed edges Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') targeting suspended fish near structure	Alewife - primary summer forage base Crayfish - secondary forage along weed edges	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Summer	Crappie	75-85	Crappie are seeking shade and cooler water under large docks, particularly in bay corners where they can access both shallow and deeper water Fish are showing suspended behavior near man-made structure, using docks as overhead cover during bright summer conditions	Large docks in corners of bays, especially those with deeper water access Submerged vegetation in 15-20 foot depth range providing cooler water refuge Dock clusters with significant shade coverage in areas with clear water	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Alewife Perch	Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Paw Paw Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	62-75	Bass are transitioning from summer patterns, following baitfish and actively feeding in preparation for winter. They are utilizing shade from docks as ambush points, especially given the reduced vegetation cover Fish are exhibiting opportunistic feeding behavior in the 2-8ft range, particularly around remaining structure and cover due to vegetation treatment impacts	Docks providing shade and cover, especially those near depth changes Steep breaks and ledges adjacent to shallow flats Any remaining patches of submerged vegetation, particularly on outer edges	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to dock edges and through shade pockets Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations around dock posts Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along transitions between shallow and deep water	Bluegill concentrating around dock structures Shad schools moving through shallow to mid-depth areas Perch relating to any remaining vegetation edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Actively feeding on bluegills near shallow cover and transition areas, with increased activity during early morning and evening hours Beginning fall transition pattern, following baitfish movements while relating to both shallow and mid-depth structure	Seawalls and docks with adjacent deep water access Weed edges transitioning into deeper water (15-20ft) Main lake points and rocky structures	Bladed Jigs worked parallel to seawalls and through sparse vegetation Drop Shot with finesse presentations around deeper structure Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) to match bluegill forage	Bluegill concentrated around shallow cover Perch relating to deeper weed edges Alewife schooling in open water	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Purple Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	52-65	Pike are actively feeding to build up fat reserves for winter, chasing baitfish schools (particularly alewife) and opportunistically ambushing prey from weed edges Most active during morning hours with increased feeding activity during wind-driven water movement	Deep weed edges in 15-20ft range, especially near points and drop-offs Remaining vegetated areas post-treatment, particularly those adjacent to deeper water Wind-blown points and bays where baitfish schools are concentrated	Hard Jerkbaits worked aggressively with longer pauses near weed edges Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges and through remaining vegetation Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) targeting deeper structure and following baitfish schools	Alewife schools congregating in deeper water Remaining crayfish in rocky areas and weed edges	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Crappie	55-68	Schooling more actively and moving to mid-depth ranges (8-15ft) as water cools, following baitfish movements Transitioning from summer dock patterns to more open water feeding, but still utilizing dock areas as staging points Becoming more aggressive in feeding to prepare for winter, especially during prime morning and evening periods	Deep dock edges in 12-15ft where they meet natural creek channels Submerged vegetation edges in 8-12ft depth range Points and creek channel bends with remaining vegetation	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Crappie Spider Rigging Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19')	Alewives congregating in schools Young-of-year perch in remaining vegetation Small baitfish relating to dock structures	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	45-58	Pike remain active in cold water, showing increased activity during low-light periods and along deep weed edges Feeding windows are most pronounced during early morning, with fish ambushing prey from structured areas near deep water access	Deep weed edges in 15-20 foot range where vegetation remains Points and inside turns adjacent to deep water Shallow bays with remaining vegetation, especially during warming trends	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses near structure Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled along weed edges Blade Baits worked vertically near deep structure	Alewife schools concentrated in deeper water Remaining shallow water baitfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Winter	Crappie	38-48	Crappie are schooling in deeper water near structure, exhibiting more passive feeding patterns due to colder water temperatures Fish are suspending at specific depths in areas with access to both deep water and structure, moving less frequently than in warmer months	Deep water areas adjacent to weed edges in 15-20 foot range Deeper dock structures in coves and bays, particularly where multiple docks create a complex network Deep points and channel bends with submerged vegetation	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Damiki Rig Ice Fishing Jigs	Alewives suspended in deeper water Small perch relating to deep vegetation Juvenile panfish in deeper water columns	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	33-39	Pike will be relatively stationary, conserving energy and positioning near prime feeding areas with access to deep water Most active during mid-morning to early afternoon when water temperatures are highest Feeding becomes more opportunistic, focusing on larger, slower-moving prey	Deep weed edges in 18-20ft range adjacent to structural points Areas where remaining green weeds persist through winter, especially in protected bays Transitions between shallow flats and deeper water where baitfish school	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups with large live bait positioned at various depths Ice Fishing Spoons worked aggressively to trigger reaction strikes Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with large profile baits during prime feeding windows	Alewife schools suspending near structure Large panfish in remaining weed areas Stunted yellow perch near bottom structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors
Ice	Crappie	34-39	Crappies are suspending in deeper basins near submerged vegetation, typically moving in schools and following concentrations of small baitfish During early and late ice, fish may relate more to shallower vegetation edges in 8-12 feet, while mid-winter finds them in deeper 15-20 foot zones	Deep basins adjacent to submerged weed edges in 15-20 foot range Transitions between vegetation and deeper water, especially near dock areas Protected coves with consistent depth and remaining green vegetation	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements just above the school Ice Fishing Spoons for more aggressive reaction strikes when fish are active Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set at various depths to pattern suspended fish	Alewives suspending in deeper water Small perch relating to remaining vegetation Various small minnows schooling in winter concentrations	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Light Neutral Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Paw Paw Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Emerging lily pad fields in 4 feet or less of water	Secondary points and breaks leading into spawning bays
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Steep ledges adjacent to spawning flats, particularly in 15-20ft zones	Secondary points with good deep water access
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow coves and bays with emerging vegetation, especially on the north side of the lake where water warms faster	Points and vegetation edges adjacent to spawning bays
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Protected coves with submerged vegetation in 8-15 feet of water	Dock structures adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Docks in protected areas, particularly those with deeper water access	Shallow boulder fields in 8-12 foot range
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected shallow bays with gravel or rocky bottom, especially near deeper water access	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow, weedy bays with direct access to deeper water	Protected coves with emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Protected coves with submerged vegetation in 2-4 feet of water	Shallow dock areas in bays, especially where vegetation is present
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Docks with deeper water access, particularly in protected bays	Weed edges and lily pad fields in 5-8 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Secondary points and rock/gravel transitions adjacent to spawning flats in 8-15ft	Deeper weed edges beginning to form in 15-20ft zones
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Points with access to deeper water, especially those with submerged vegetation	Deep weed edges in 20ft range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Dock edges and corners in 8-15ft of water, especially those near spawning bays	Weed edges in 4-8ft of water adjacent to deeper water
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges in 5-8ft of water, especially isolated patches near deeper water	Docks in 3-5ft of water adjacent to main lake drop-offs
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Deep weed edges at 20ft depth	Humps with adjacent deep water
Summer	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges in 20ft of water, especially where they intersect with points	Complex shoreline areas with coves and bays near deep water access
Summer	Crappie	Large docks in corners of bays, especially those with deeper water access	Submerged vegetation in 15-20 foot depth range providing cooler water refuge
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Docks providing shade and cover, especially those near depth changes	Steep breaks and ledges adjacent to shallow flats
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Seawalls and docks with adjacent deep water access	Weed edges transitioning into deeper water (15-20ft)
Fall	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges in 15-20ft range, especially near points and drop-offs	Remaining vegetated areas post-treatment, particularly those adjacent to deeper water
Fall	Crappie	Deep dock edges in 12-15ft where they meet natural creek channels	Submerged vegetation edges in 8-12ft depth range
Winter	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges in 15-20 foot range where vegetation remains	Points and inside turns adjacent to deep water
Winter	Crappie	Deep water areas adjacent to weed edges in 15-20 foot range	Deeper dock structures in coves and bays, particularly where multiple docks create a complex network
Ice	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges in 18-20ft range adjacent to structural points	Areas where remaining green weeds persist through winter, especially in protected bays
Ice	Crappie	Deep basins adjacent to submerged weed edges in 15-20 foot range	Transitions between vegetation and deeper water, especially near dock areas

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Perch - primary forage confirmed in recent fishing reports	Bluegill - concentrated in emerging vegetation
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch holding on structure edges	Suspended alewife schools
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Winter-weakened baitfish, particularly Alewife moving into shallows	Emerging crayfish becoming more active in warming waters
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Alewives	Small Perch
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow areas around docks and vegetation	Various minnow species transitioning to spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch moving shallow with warming water	Small crayfish becoming more active in rocky areas
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Spawning alewife in shallow areas	Emerging crayfish becoming active in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Small juvenile alewives	Young perch
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around docks and vegetation	Minnows relating to channel edges and dock areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Yellow Perch schooling in transition areas between spawning flats and summer structure	Alewife moving into the lake's pelagic zones as water temperatures increase
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Alewife schools beginning to concentrate	Crayfish becoming more active in warming waters
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Alewives	Young of year perch
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Perch - primary forage based on multiple recent reports	Bluegill - particularly around dock areas and vegetation
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Alewife in open water and along deep structure	Perch relating to bottom structure and vegetation
Summer	Northern Pike	Alewife - primary summer forage base	Crayfish - secondary forage along weed edges
Summer	Crappie	Alewife	Perch
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrating around dock structures	Shad schools moving through shallow to mid-depth areas
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated around shallow cover	Perch relating to deeper weed edges
Fall	Northern Pike	Alewife schools congregating in deeper water	Remaining crayfish in rocky areas and weed edges
Fall	Crappie	Alewives congregating in schools	Young-of-year perch in remaining vegetation
Winter	Northern Pike	Alewife schools concentrated in deeper water	Remaining shallow water baitfish
Winter	Crappie	Alewives suspended in deeper water	Small perch relating to deep vegetation
Ice	Northern Pike	Alewife schools suspending near structure	Large panfish in remaining weed areas
Ice	Crappie	Alewives suspending in deeper water	Small perch relating to remaining vegetation

Bait Colors by Season for Paw Paw Lake

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