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Perent Lake

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

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Perent Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	38-48	Pre-spawn walleye are staging near spawning areas and making feeding movements into shallower water, especially during low light periods Fish are transitioning from winter patterns to more active feeding, with particular focus on larger meals to prepare for spawning	Transitional areas between spawning flats and deeper water, particularly around points and rock/gravel areas Secondary break lines in 8-12 foot range near potential spawning areas Protected bays with gradual slopes where water warms first	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with slow, deliberate presentations Live Bait Rigs with minnows near bottom Blade Baits worked slowly along transitions	Perch (primary forage based on lake profile) Small minnows congregating in warming shallow areas	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-48	Pre-spawn pike are actively feeding to build energy reserves, making aggressive moves in shallow waters near spawning areas Fish are transitioning from winter deep water patterns to shallow spawning areas, particularly around emerging vegetation and tributary inflows	Shallow bays and coves with emerging vegetation in 2-6 feet of water Creek mouths and tributary inflows where warmer water enters Transition areas between deeper wintering areas and shallow spawning bays	Inline Spinners worked slowly through shallow areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve Spoons worked with occasional pauses	Perch congregating in pre-spawn areas Small baitfish schools in warming shallows Juvenile panfish in protected bays	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-48	Walleye are moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly near gravel or rocky substrate in 2-6 feet of water Males arrive first and stay longer, with females moving in during peak spawn and quickly departing after Feeding activity is reduced but opportunistic, with fish more active during low light periods	Rocky points and gravel shorelines in 2-6 foot depth range Transitional areas between spawning flats and deeper water Protected bays with firm bottom composition	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Blade Baits with slow, subtle presentation	Perch Small Minnows Juvenile White Suckers	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	38-52	Northern Pike moving into shallow, weedy bays and backwaters (2-6 feet) for spawning activity Post-spawn fish staging near spawning areas, actively feeding to recover energy	Shallow, weedy bays with emerging vegetation Protected coves with soft bottom Channels and deeper areas adjacent to spawning bays	Spinnerbaits worked slowly through shallow spawning areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) retrieved steadily near vegetation Live Bait Rigs with large minnows for post-spawn fish	Perch gathering in spawning areas Small pike and panfish in shallow bays Crayfish becoming active with warming water	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	48-58	Post-spawn walleye transitioning from spawning areas to early summer feeding locations, actively feeding to recover energy Fish relating to transition areas between spawning grounds and deeper summer haunts, often suspending near structural elements	Rocky points and shallow drop-offs in 8-14 foot range Edges of submergent vegetation beginning to emerge in shallow bays Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transition areas Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') parallel to shoreline breaks Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') on specific structure	Young of the year perch beginning to school Minnows and small baitfish in warming shallows Emerging crayfish becoming more active in rocky areas	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	45-58	Post-spawn pike are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting shallow areas with abundant forage fish Fish are utilizing ambush points near vegetation and shoreline structure to attack prey in low-visibility conditions	Emerging weed edges and sparse lily pad fields in 3-7 feet of water Protected coves and bays with warming water Points and shoreline transitions adjacent to spawning areas	Spinnerbaits worked steadily through shallow vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieve near weed edges Inline Spinners parallel to shoreline structure	Perch congregating in shallow vegetation Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Walleye	68-75	Walleye are suspending near drop-offs and ledges in 10-15 feet of water, actively feeding on perch and minnows Fish are holding on specific structural elements and responding well to vertical presentations after being located	Drop-offs and ledges in 10-15 foot depth range, particularly near islands Transitional areas between shallow and deeper water with proximity to weed growth Complex shoreline points and structural elements in mid-depth ranges	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Underspins	Perch Minnows	Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Northern Pike	68-78	Pike are exhibiting aggressive shallow water feeding behavior, actively chasing perch and baitfish near shoreline vegetation even during summer heat Fish are utilizing lily pad edges as ambush points in 5-foot depths, showing strong structure-oriented patterns	Lily pad edges and pockets in 4-6 foot depths Shallow weed edges adjacent to shoreline points and bays Protected coves with emergent vegetation	Spoons retrieved with an erratic action just above vegetation Underspins tipped with live bait worked through pad lanes Inline Spinners parallel to weed edges Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) mimicking perch near vegetation	Perch Shallow water baitfish	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Perent Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Walleye	48-62	Walleye actively feeding and following baitfish schools, particularly perch, in preparation for winter Fish transitioning between shallow and mid-depth areas, especially during low-light periods Showing increased aggression and feeding activity due to cooling water temperatures	Drop-offs and ledges in 10-15 foot range near structural transitions Points and inside turns with access to deeper water Weed edges near deeper water, especially where perch are present	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits	Yellow Perch schools in transitional areas Young-of-year baitfish along weed edges Shallow water prey moving to deeper structures	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Fall	Northern Pike	45-65	Pike transitioning to deeper water adjacent to shallow bays, actively feeding to build up reserves for winter Aggressive feeding behavior during cooling water periods, especially during low-light conditions and overcast days	Deep weed edges adjacent to shallow bays and coves Points and drop-offs near remaining green vegetation Wind-blown shorelines with actively moving baitfish	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges and points Trolling Shallow (0-9') with large spoons and crankbaits Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled through transitional areas	Perch concentrated near remaining vegetation Small baitfish schools in transition areas Crawfish active near points and rocky areas	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	34-42	Early winter walleye tend to suspend near drop-offs and ledges in 10-15 foot ranges, actively feeding during low light periods Fish are responding well to flash and vibration in the stained water conditions, requiring more aggressive presentations	Drop-offs and ledges in 10-15 foot depth range, particularly near structural transitions Secondary break lines adjacent to shallow flats where perch congregate Areas where submergent vegetation meets deeper water transitions	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits Underspins	Yellow Perch concentrating in schools near structure Small baitfish relating to remaining vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	34-42	Northern pike position themselves near deep weedlines and channel edges during open water winter periods, making short bursts to ambush prey Fish become more lethargic in colder temperatures but will still actively feed during warming trends and stable weather	Deep weed edges adjacent to shallow bays where vegetation is still present Channel edges and deeper holes near complex shoreline structures Protected coves with remaining vegetation near deeper water access	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with slow, deliberate movements Blade Baits worked with subtle lifts near structure Live Bait Rigs with large minnows suspended near weed edges	Perch schooling near remaining vegetation Small baitfish concentrated in deeper holes Dormant crayfish near rocky structure	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Ice	Walleye	34-39	Walleye will concentrate in deeper basins and transition areas, actively feeding during low-light periods with reduced activity during bright midday hours Fish will move between primary and secondary structural elements following forage, particularly perch schools	Deep transition areas near drop-offs in 12-15 foot range Secondary points and ledges adjacent to larger basins Areas where perch schools congregate, particularly near remaining vegetation	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements to trigger strikes Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive flash for attracting fish in stained water Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set at varied depths to pattern fish movement	Perch schools concentrated in mid-depth areas Small baitfish relating to remaining vegetation edges Juvenile pike in shallow transition areas	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	33-38	Northern pike will be most active during early morning and late afternoon, concentrating near edges of shallow bays and weed flats Fish become more lethargic during mid-winter, requiring slower presentations and concentrating in areas with oxygen-rich water	Weedy bays in 4-8 feet of water near deeper water access Shallow flats adjacent to deeper basins where oxygen levels remain higher Points and inside turns where vegetation meets deeper water	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups with large live bait positioned at varying depths Ice Fishing Spoons worked with aggressive jigging action Ice Fishing Jigs tipped with minnows for finesse presentation	Perch concentrating in weedy areas Small baitfish schools in oxygen-rich zones Suspended cisco in deeper water adjacent to structure	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Perent Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Transitional areas between spawning flats and deeper water, particularly around points and rock/gravel areas	Secondary break lines in 8-12 foot range near potential spawning areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow bays and coves with emerging vegetation in 2-6 feet of water	Creek mouths and tributary inflows where warmer water enters
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and gravel shorelines in 2-6 foot depth range	Transitional areas between spawning flats and deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow, weedy bays with emerging vegetation	Protected coves with soft bottom
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and shallow drop-offs in 8-14 foot range	Edges of submergent vegetation beginning to emerge in shallow bays
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Emerging weed edges and sparse lily pad fields in 3-7 feet of water	Protected coves and bays with warming water
Summer	Walleye	Drop-offs and ledges in 10-15 foot depth range, particularly near islands	Transitional areas between shallow and deeper water with proximity to weed growth
Summer	Northern Pike	Lily pad edges and pockets in 4-6 foot depths	Shallow weed edges adjacent to shoreline points and bays
Fall	Walleye	Drop-offs and ledges in 10-15 foot range near structural transitions	Points and inside turns with access to deeper water
Fall	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges adjacent to shallow bays and coves	Points and drop-offs near remaining green vegetation
Winter	Walleye	Drop-offs and ledges in 10-15 foot depth range, particularly near structural transitions	Secondary break lines adjacent to shallow flats where perch congregate
Winter	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges adjacent to shallow bays where vegetation is still present	Channel edges and deeper holes near complex shoreline structures
Ice	Walleye	Deep transition areas near drop-offs in 12-15 foot range	Secondary points and ledges adjacent to larger basins
Ice	Northern Pike	Weedy bays in 4-8 feet of water near deeper water access	Shallow flats adjacent to deeper basins where oxygen levels remain higher

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Perch (primary forage based on lake profile)	Small minnows congregating in warming shallow areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Perch congregating in pre-spawn areas	Small baitfish schools in warming shallows
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Perch	Small Minnows
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Perch gathering in spawning areas	Small pike and panfish in shallow bays
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Young of the year perch beginning to school	Minnows and small baitfish in warming shallows
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Perch congregating in shallow vegetation	Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge
Summer	Walleye	Perch	Minnows
Summer	Northern Pike	Perch	Shallow water baitfish
Fall	Walleye	Yellow Perch schools in transitional areas	Young-of-year baitfish along weed edges
Fall	Northern Pike	Perch concentrated near remaining vegetation	Small baitfish schools in transition areas
Winter	Walleye	Yellow Perch concentrating in schools near structure	Small baitfish relating to remaining vegetation
Winter	Northern Pike	Perch schooling near remaining vegetation	Small baitfish concentrated in deeper holes
Ice	Walleye	Perch schools concentrated in mid-depth areas	Small baitfish relating to remaining vegetation edges
Ice	Northern Pike	Perch concentrating in weedy areas	Small baitfish schools in oxygen-rich zones

Bait Colors by Season for Perent Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Craw Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Summer	Walleye	Pink Colors Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns
Summer	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Fall	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Dark Neutrals
Fall	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Winter	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Vibrant Craw Colors
Ice	Walleye	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Pink Colors

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