How to Fish Powers Lake: Best Patterns & Techniques

Powers Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 1, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Powers Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Bass actively moving from winter depths to transitional staging areas, following the warming trend and preparing for spawn Feeding activity increasing as water warms, with fish targeting both crawfish and baitfish near structure	Ledges transitioning from 15-20ft to shallow flats, especially near spawning areas Emerging vegetation edges in 5-10ft zones Protected dock areas with deep water access	Lipless Crankbaits worked along emerging vegetation edges Jerkbaits worked slowly over transitional areas Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around docks and visible cover	Crawfish emerging from winter habitat Schooling baitfish in transitional areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter depths to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning. Fish are becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise. Fish are moving along depth transitions and relating to hard-bottom areas, making frequent feeding moves to shallower water during warming trends.	Secondary points and ledges in 10-15 foot depths adjacent to potential spawning flats Hard-bottom transition areas where deeper water meets emerging vegetation Protected coves with good sun exposure that warm up first	Drop Shot with slow, subtle presentations in deeper staging areas Blade Baits worked along depth transitions Tubes worked slowly along hard-bottom areas	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small baitfish schools in transition areas Bottom-dwelling prey near emerging vegetation	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	45-55	Actively moving from deeper wintering areas to shallow spawning locations, staging along transition areas and showing increased feeding activity Most active during dawn and dusk periods, with peak activity during overcast conditions as indicated by fishing reports	Sharp drop-offs and ledges in 15-20 foot range where fish stage before moving shallow Weed edges in 6-15 foot range providing ambush points for feeding Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water that warm first in spring	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transition areas between deep and shallow water Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with slow, deliberate presentations Blade Baits worked through staging areas to trigger reaction strikes	Minnows, particularly concentrated along transition areas Small fish utilizing emerging weed growth for cover	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	42-56	Northern Pike are actively moving into shallow, vegetated areas preparing for spawn, showing increased feeding activity as water temperatures rise Fish are becoming more aggressive and territorial, particularly during early morning hours when they're most active	Shallow weed edges in 3-6 foot depths with emerging vegetation Protected bays and points with vegetation that warm up first Transition areas between shallow flats and deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through vegetation Spinnerbaits retrieved near weed edges Hard Jerkbaits with longer pauses between twitches	Bluegills congregating in warming shallows Minnows moving into spawning areas Shad schools in transition areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	63-70	Male Largemouth Bass staging in shallow submerged vegetation between 3-6 feet, actively feeding and preparing spawning areas Females moving between staging areas and spawning beds, with some already on beds as indicated by reports	Submerged vegetation in 3-6 foot depth range, particularly defined edges Protected shallow bays with firm bottom for spawning Transition areas between spawning flats and slightly deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked slowly through vegetation Hard Jerkbaits worked with longer pauses Hover/Mid-Strolling near vegetation edges	Minnows, as confirmed by multiple recent fishing reports Crawfish becoming active in warming waters	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Smallmouth bass are actively seeking shallow, hard-bottom areas for spawning, typically moving from winter depths to protected spawning zones Males are establishing and guarding nests while females stage nearby, making multiple trips between deeper pre-spawn staging areas and spawning flats	Protected shallow flats with gravel or rocky substrate, especially near points and coves Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water (10-15 foot ledges) Secondary points with mixed rock and submerged vegetation	Tubes worked slowly along spawning flats and transition areas Ned Rigs cast to visible or suspected bed locations Drop Shot with small profile baits for staging fish	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small minnows in shallow water Young of year baitfish beginning to appear	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	52-68	Active during overcast and rainy conditions, with concentrated movement patterns in this smaller lake Transitioning between spawning areas and post-spawn feeding zones, utilizing both shallow and deep water Most active during dawn/dusk periods, feeding heavily on available minnow populations	Sharp drop-offs and ledges in 15-20 foot range adjacent to spawning areas Weed edges in 6-15 foot depth range Points and bays created by the moderately complex shoreline	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)	Minnows - primary forage base confirmed by multiple reports Small perch - common spring forage in northern lakes	Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	42-56	Northern Pike moving into shallow, weedy bays and backwater areas (3-8 feet) for spawning activities Post-spawn fish actively feeding to recover energy, targeting abundant baitfish in vegetation edges	Shallow, weedy bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 foot depth Vegetation edges adjacent to slightly deeper water (8-15 feet) Protected coves and backwater areas with warmer water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly through spawning areas Spinnerbaits retrieved near emerging weed edges Inline Spinners for active post-spawn fish	Minnows congregating in warming shallow waters Bluegill moving into similar spawning areas Shad schools in slightly deeper adjacent waters	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	71-76	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding in and around submerged vegetation in 6-15 foot depth range, showing consistent patterns throughout the day Fish are holding on distinct vegetation edges and actively feeding on both minnows and crawfish, with schools forming in shallow bays	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot depth range Shallow water bays with vegetation Vegetation transitions near depth changes in 10-15 foot range	Drop Shot with finesse worms and small shad-style baits Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked through vegetation Carolina Rigs along vegetation edges	Minnows Crawfish Bluegill	Green Pumpkin Watermelon White
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Post-spawn smallmouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns Fish are primarily feeding during early morning and late evening, using ledges and points as staging areas	Transition areas near spawning flats, particularly where 10-15 foot ledges meet submerged vegetation Secondary points with access to deeper water Hard bottom areas near deeper water access	Drop Shot with finesse presentations, working the 10-15 foot ledges Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked along transition areas Tubes dragged along hard bottom areas	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Small minnows in transitional areas Young of the year baitfish beginning to appear	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	56-68	Post-spawn walleye are actively feeding to recover energy, particularly during dawn/dusk periods along weed edges and drop-offs Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper summer locations, using the 6-15 foot weed edges as primary feeding zones	Weed edges in 6-15 foot range where baitfish concentrate Sharp drop-offs and ledges in 15-20 foot range serving as transition areas Shallow flats adjacent to deep water that still hold post-spawn fish	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along weed edges and drop-offs Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') during low light periods Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') parallel to weed edges	Minnows congregating along weed edges Small perch in shallow vegetation Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	56-68	Post-spawn pike are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily during early morning and evening periods Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer feeding locations, following baitfish schools	Weed edges in 3-8 foot depth range adjacent to spawning bays Points and inside turns with emerging vegetation in 5-15 foot range Shallow bays with developing weed growth where baitfish congregate	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked parallel to weed edges Spinnerbaits retrieved at medium speed through sparse vegetation Inline Spinners worked around points and emerging weed growth	Minnows and small baitfish schooling in warming shallows Bluegill beginning to establish in emerging weed growth Shad moving into shallow feeding areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	73-81	Bass are exhibiting a two-phase daily pattern - early morning shallow water feeding (2-5ft) near vegetation, transitioning to deeper water (8-15ft) during mid-day Fish are actively feeding around submerged vegetation edges, particularly during early morning hours and showing strong response to topwater presentations Bass are relating strongly to depth transitions, holding on vegetation edges and drop-offs as ambush points	Submerged vegetation in 6-10 feet of water, especially near points or depth transitions Shallow vegetation edges in 2-5 feet of water during early morning Sharp drop-offs near vegetation in 15 foot depths Docks with adjacent vegetation, particularly in 3-5 foot depths	Hard Topwater (Popping) worked slowly during early morning hours Drop Shot with finesse worms in deeper vegetation 8-15 feet Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through vegetation Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) using reel-and-kill technique along vegetation edges	Minnows and Shad schooling in and around vegetation edges Crawfish active in deeper vegetation areas Bluegills nesting and feeding in shallow vegetation	Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	75-87	Smallmouth bass are seeking thermal refuge in deeper water and around structure during hot summer conditions (87°F reported), with most active feeding occurring during early morning or late evening Fish are relating closely to brush piles as indicated by recent reports, using these areas as ambush points and thermal refuge	Brush piles in 10-15 foot depth range, especially those near ledges or depth changes Deep ledges and points with access to cooler water Early morning shallow feeding areas near deeper water access	Drop Shot - confirmed effective in recent reports, allowing precise presentation to suspended fish near brush piles Hard Topwater (Walking) - effective during early morning feeding periods when fish are more active Tubes - effective for working through brush piles and mimicking crawfish	Crawfish - primary forage around brush piles and structure Minnows - secondary forage mentioned in lake profile	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Summer	Walleye	68-87	During summer, walleye will be strongly influenced by thermal stratification, moving deeper during bright midday periods and utilizing weed edges and drop-offs as primary feeding zones Most active feeding occurs during low-light periods (dawn/dusk), with fish moving shallower along weed edges to ambush prey	Deep weed edges and adjacent drop-offs in 15-20 foot range Sharp breaks and ledges near submerged vegetation Shallower weed edges (6-15 feet) during low light periods	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along deep weed edges and breaks Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with crawler harnesses parallel to weed edges Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') on sharp breaks during midday	Minnows concentrated along weed edges Young-of-year perch in weed beds Smaller baitfish suspended near thermocline	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Summer	Northern Pike	72-78	Northern Pike are actively feeding during early morning hours, exhibiting aggressive chase behavior targeting baitfish in and around vegetation Fish are likely to retreat to slightly deeper, cooler water during mid-day when temperatures reach their peak, then return to shallow feeding areas during low-light periods	Submerged vegetation in 3-15 foot depth range, particularly edges and openings that create ambush points Points and bays with weed growth, especially where they intersect with deeper water Shallow vegetation flats during early morning hours	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved at moderate speeds parallel to weed edges Spinnerbaits worked through and over vegetation during low light periods Inline Spinners cast to areas of active baitfish movement	Minnows - primary forage based on recent reports showing active chase behavior Shad - mentioned in lake profile as part of diverse forage base Bluegill - present in system as alternative forage	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Powers Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	56-76	Fish are in transition, moving between summer deep water areas and shallow feeding zones, actively feeding to build up reserves for winter Most active during morning hours and overcast conditions, showing aggressive topwater feeding behavior when temperatures are above 65°F Becoming more structure-oriented as temperatures drop, relating heavily to depth transitions and vegetation edges	Steep shoreline drop-offs with vegetation, especially in 15-20ft depth transitions Submerged vegetation edges in 7-9ft of water Shallow lily pad fields during warmer periods, especially early morning	Ned Rigs worked along depth transitions with quick pops and falls Hard Topwater (Popping) during morning hours when surface temps are above 65°F Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly through vegetation Finesse Jigs with ned-style trailers on ledges	Minnows - primary forage based on multiple recent reports Crawfish - especially around rocky areas and ledges	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding on baitfish and crayfish to build energy reserves for winter, following forage to deeper structures as water cools More aggressive during midday as water warms, particularly around hard-bottom areas and deep ledges	Deep ledges and drop-offs in 10-15 foot range where reports show consistent success Hard bottom areas near remaining vegetation edges Points and rock transitions that provide access to both shallow and deep water	Drop Shot with finesse presentations, particularly effective in clear water conditions Tubes worked along bottom structure and ledges Ned Rigs worked slowly along hard bottom areas	Baitfish schools congregating in deeper water Crayfish still active on hard bottom areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Walleye	56-65	Walleye are actively feeding to build up reserves for winter, primarily during dawn and dusk periods along weed edges and drop-offs Fish are following baitfish schools and becoming more concentrated in predictable locations as water temperatures cool	Deep weed edges where vegetation meets 15-20 foot drop-offs Sharp breaks and ledges in 15-20 foot range Points and bays that concentrate baitfish schools	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs Blade Baits	Minnows congregating in schools Small perch along weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Northern Pike	52-65	Northern Pike are transitioning to deeper weed edges as water temperatures cool, actively feeding to build energy reserves for winter Fish become more aggressive in their feeding patterns, often chasing baitfish schools in early morning and late afternoon periods	Deep weed edges between 8-15 feet, especially near points or bay entrances Shallow vegetation patches adjacent to deeper water Areas where baitfish schools concentrate, particularly in or around remaining vegetation	Spinnerbaits worked along weed edges with occasional pauses Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) retrieved at varying speeds to trigger reaction strikes Hard Jerkbaits worked with aggressive jerks and longer pauses	Shad and other baitfish schooling in deeper water Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation Minnows congregating near weed edges	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	56-62	Walleye concentrating near deep structure (15-20 foot ledges and drop-offs) during late open water season Feeding activity peaks during low-light periods, with fish moving along edges of structure to intercept baitfish	Deep ledges and drop-offs in 15-20 foot range Transitional areas between deep structure and remaining weed edges Sharp breaks near points where current concentrates baitfish	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits Live Bait Rigs	Minnows congregating near deep structure Small perch relating to remaining weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Metallic Colors
Winter	Northern Pike	56-65	Pike remain active in colder water temperatures, positioning near edges of vegetation and structure for ambush opportunities Low-light periods continue to be prime feeding windows, with pike moving shallower during these times	Weed edges in 8-15 foot depth range, particularly near points or bays Submerged vegetation patches adjacent to deeper water Protected bays with remaining vegetation where baitfish concentrate	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along weed edges Spinnerbaits retrieved at moderate speeds parallel to structure Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') in areas where baitfish are concentrated	Shad schools congregating in deeper vegetation Bluegill relating to remaining weed cover Minnows schooling in protected areas	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Ice	Walleye	34-39	Walleye concentrate in predictable locations near deep structure, particularly the sharp drop-offs in 15-20 foot range Feeding activity peaks during dawn and dusk periods, with fish moving between deep holding areas and adjacent flats	Sharp drop-offs and ledges in 15-20 foot range where walleye hold during winter Adjacent flats near deep structure where walleye move to feed Transitions between weed edges and deeper water where baitfish concentrate	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements near bottom Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging to attract fish from distance Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set with live minnows along depth transitions	Minnows, which are the primary forage based on multiple reports Small perch that concentrate near weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Ice	Northern Pike	34-42	Northern Pike concentrate in areas with moderate vegetation near deeper water, actively feeding during mid-morning and late afternoon periods Fish are less active during peak daylight hours, but remain opportunistic feeders throughout the day due to the diverse forage base	Weed edges in 8-15 foot depth range adjacent to deeper water Secondary points with remaining vegetation in 6-12 foot range Shallow bays with healthy vegetation in 3-8 feet of water	Ice Fishing Tip-Ups with live bait positioned at varying depths Ice Fishing Spoons worked aggressively to trigger reaction strikes Ice Fishing Jigs tipped with minnows for finesse presentation	Large Minnows and Shad suspended near weed edges Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation Small perch schooling near bottom structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Chartreuse Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Powers Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Ledges transitioning from 15-20ft to shallow flats, especially near spawning areas	Emerging vegetation edges in 5-10ft zones
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Secondary points and ledges in 10-15 foot depths adjacent to potential spawning flats	Hard-bottom transition areas where deeper water meets emerging vegetation
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Sharp drop-offs and ledges in 15-20 foot range where fish stage before moving shallow	Weed edges in 6-15 foot range providing ambush points for feeding
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow weed edges in 3-6 foot depths with emerging vegetation	Protected bays and points with vegetation that warm up first
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation in 3-6 foot depth range, particularly defined edges	Protected shallow bays with firm bottom for spawning
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected shallow flats with gravel or rocky substrate, especially near points and coves	Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water (10-15 foot ledges)
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Sharp drop-offs and ledges in 15-20 foot range adjacent to spawning areas	Weed edges in 6-15 foot depth range
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Shallow, weedy bays with emerging vegetation in 3-8 foot depth	Vegetation edges adjacent to slightly deeper water (8-15 feet)
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation edges in 6-10 foot depth range	Shallow water bays with vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Transition areas near spawning flats, particularly where 10-15 foot ledges meet submerged vegetation	Secondary points with access to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Weed edges in 6-15 foot range where baitfish concentrate	Sharp drop-offs and ledges in 15-20 foot range serving as transition areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Weed edges in 3-8 foot depth range adjacent to spawning bays	Points and inside turns with emerging vegetation in 5-15 foot range
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation in 6-10 feet of water, especially near points or depth transitions	Shallow vegetation edges in 2-5 feet of water during early morning
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Brush piles in 10-15 foot depth range, especially those near ledges or depth changes	Deep ledges and points with access to cooler water
Summer	Walleye	Deep weed edges and adjacent drop-offs in 15-20 foot range	Sharp breaks and ledges near submerged vegetation
Summer	Northern Pike	Submerged vegetation in 3-15 foot depth range, particularly edges and openings that create ambush points	Points and bays with weed growth, especially where they intersect with deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Steep shoreline drop-offs with vegetation, especially in 15-20ft depth transitions	Submerged vegetation edges in 7-9ft of water
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Deep ledges and drop-offs in 10-15 foot range where reports show consistent success	Hard bottom areas near remaining vegetation edges
Fall	Walleye	Deep weed edges where vegetation meets 15-20 foot drop-offs	Sharp breaks and ledges in 15-20 foot range
Fall	Northern Pike	Deep weed edges between 8-15 feet, especially near points or bay entrances	Shallow vegetation patches adjacent to deeper water
Winter	Walleye	Deep ledges and drop-offs in 15-20 foot range	Transitional areas between deep structure and remaining weed edges
Winter	Northern Pike	Weed edges in 8-15 foot depth range, particularly near points or bays	Submerged vegetation patches adjacent to deeper water
Ice	Walleye	Sharp drop-offs and ledges in 15-20 foot range where walleye hold during winter	Adjacent flats near deep structure where walleye move to feed
Ice	Northern Pike	Weed edges in 8-15 foot depth range adjacent to deeper water	Secondary points with remaining vegetation in 6-12 foot range

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter habitat	Schooling baitfish in transitional areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small baitfish schools in transition areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Minnows, particularly concentrated along transition areas	Small fish utilizing emerging weed growth for cover
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Bluegills congregating in warming shallows	Minnows moving into spawning areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Minnows, as confirmed by multiple recent fishing reports	Crawfish becoming active in warming waters
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small minnows in shallow water
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Minnows - primary forage base confirmed by multiple reports	Small perch - common spring forage in northern lakes
Spring (Spawn)	Northern Pike	Minnows congregating in warming shallow waters	Bluegill moving into similar spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Minnows	Crawfish
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Small minnows in transitional areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Minnows congregating along weed edges	Small perch in shallow vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Northern Pike	Minnows and small baitfish schooling in warming shallows	Bluegill beginning to establish in emerging weed growth
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Minnows and Shad schooling in and around vegetation edges	Crawfish active in deeper vegetation areas
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Crawfish - primary forage around brush piles and structure	Minnows - secondary forage mentioned in lake profile
Summer	Walleye	Minnows concentrated along weed edges	Young-of-year perch in weed beds
Summer	Northern Pike	Minnows - primary forage based on recent reports showing active chase behavior	Shad - mentioned in lake profile as part of diverse forage base
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Minnows - primary forage based on multiple recent reports	Crawfish - especially around rocky areas and ledges
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Baitfish schools congregating in deeper water	Crayfish still active on hard bottom areas
Fall	Walleye	Minnows congregating in schools	Small perch along weed edges
Fall	Northern Pike	Shad and other baitfish schooling in deeper water	Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation
Winter	Walleye	Minnows congregating near deep structure	Small perch relating to remaining weed edges
Winter	Northern Pike	Shad schools congregating in deeper vegetation	Bluegill relating to remaining weed cover
Ice	Walleye	Minnows, which are the primary forage based on multiple reports	Small perch that concentrate near weed edges
Ice	Northern Pike	Large Minnows and Shad suspended near weed edges	Bluegill relating to remaining vegetation

Bait Colors by Season for Powers Lake

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