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Roger Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jul 7, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Roger Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	55-65	Actively feeding in shallow water (2-8 feet) on emerging insects and preparing for spawn Moving from deeper wintering areas to shallow vegetation, staging in pre-spawn locations	Submerged vegetation beds in 4-8 feet of water Shallow bays with emerging vegetation Transition areas between winter and spawning locations	Bobbers with small jigs or live bait suspended 2-4 feet deep Micro Crankbaits worked slowly through vegetation Inline Spinners retrieved steadily near vegetation edges	Aquatic insects, particularly emerging mayflies and midges Small crustaceans in vegetation Newly hatched minnows	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	62-75	Actively moving into shallow spawning areas (2-6 feet) near vegetation, particularly during morning and evening hours Males building and guarding nests in colonies, while females stage slightly deeper (6-8 feet) between feeding and spawning periods	Shallow flats with emerging vegetation in 2-6 feet of water Protected areas with firm bottom near vegetation edges Staging areas in 6-8 feet of water adjacent to spawning flats	Bobbers with small live bait or soft plastics suspended 1-3 feet deep Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with light jigs around bedding areas Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly through staging areas	Aquatic insects, particularly emerging larvae and nymphs Small crustaceans in vegetation Zooplankton in upper water column	Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	65-72	Post-spawn bluegills are transitioning to deeper water but still utilizing vegetation edges for feeding on insects and small invertebrates Fish are actively feeding in upper and middle water column, especially during morning and evening periods	Weed edges and transitions in 8-10 foot depth range Shallow vegetation patches in 4-6 feet of water Subtle depth changes near vegetation	Bobbers with precise depth control for suspended fish Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') along weed edges Inline Spinners worked slowly through vegetation gaps	Aquatic insects, particularly emerging larvae Small invertebrates in vegetation Tiny minnows and fry	Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	68-78	Bluegills are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper summer patterns, utilizing vegetation edges and thermocline depths Fish are actively feeding during early morning and evening hours, seeking refuge in deeper vegetation during midday heat	Weed edges at 8-10 foot depth breaks where vegetation meets deeper water Scattered vegetation patches in 12-15 foot range near thermocline Shaded areas under docks providing thermal refuge during peak daylight	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Finesse Hair Jigs	Small aquatic insects including mayflies and midges Zooplankton concentrated near thermocline Small crustaceans in vegetation	Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Roger Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	52-65	Bluegills are transitioning to deeper water, schooling more tightly and feeding heavily to prepare for winter Fish become more concentrated around remaining green vegetation and deeper structure, with most active feeding during midday hours	Deep weed edges at 8-10 feet where vegetation is still green Deeper basin areas adjacent to vegetation in 12-15 foot range Subtle depth changes and structure near the thermocline	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Drop Shot Live Bait Rigs	Small aquatic insects and larvae Zooplankton concentrations in deeper water Remaining summer vegetation micro-organisms	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	34-39	Panfish are schooling tighter in deeper basin areas, suspending near bottom structure or just above it Feeding activity is more concentrated during prime daylight hours, with fish making subtle movements up and down in the water column	Main lake basins in 15-18 foot depth range with subtle bottom transitions Deep edges of dormant vegetation in 12-14 feet Deeper holes near shoreline breaks where depth quickly changes	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Ice Fishing Jigs Live Bait Rigs	Small aquatic insects and larvae Dormant aquatic invertebrates Tiny minnows and fish fry	Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	34-38	Bluegills will be concentrating in deeper basins and vegetated flats between 12-18 feet, forming tight schools during ice season Feeding activity peaks during early morning and late afternoon, with a focus on small invertebrates and zooplankton	Deep vegetation edges in 12-15 foot range where remaining green vegetation provides oxygen and cover Basin areas adjacent to vegetation in 15-18 foot range where schools congregate Transitions between hard bottom and soft bottom areas that hold winter invertebrates	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements to trigger bites from lethargic fish Ice Fishing Spoons used to attract fish from longer distances and trigger reaction strikes Live Bait Rigs with small ice jigs tipped with waxworms or euro larvae for finicky fish	Blood worms and other aquatic invertebrates in deeper water Zooplankton concentrated near remaining green vegetation Small insects and larvae near bottom substrate	Purple Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Roger Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Submerged vegetation beds in 4-8 feet of water	Shallow bays with emerging vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Shallow flats with emerging vegetation in 2-6 feet of water	Protected areas with firm bottom near vegetation edges
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Weed edges and transitions in 8-10 foot depth range	Shallow vegetation patches in 4-6 feet of water
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Weed edges at 8-10 foot depth breaks where vegetation meets deeper water	Scattered vegetation patches in 12-15 foot range near thermocline
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep weed edges at 8-10 feet where vegetation is still green	Deeper basin areas adjacent to vegetation in 12-15 foot range
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Main lake basins in 15-18 foot depth range with subtle bottom transitions	Deep edges of dormant vegetation in 12-14 feet
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep vegetation edges in 12-15 foot range where remaining green vegetation provides oxygen and cover	Basin areas adjacent to vegetation in 15-18 foot range where schools congregate

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Aquatic insects, particularly emerging mayflies and midges	Small crustaceans in vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Aquatic insects, particularly emerging larvae and nymphs	Small crustaceans in vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Aquatic insects, particularly emerging larvae	Small invertebrates in vegetation
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects including mayflies and midges	Zooplankton concentrated near thermocline
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae	Zooplankton concentrations in deeper water
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae	Dormant aquatic invertebrates
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Blood worms and other aquatic invertebrates in deeper water	Zooplankton concentrated near remaining green vegetation

Bait Colors by Season for Roger Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Purple Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Purple Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors

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