How to Fish Shearon Harris Reservoir: Best Patterns & Techniques

Shearon Harris Reservoir

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 24, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Shearon Harris Reservoir

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Largemouth bass are transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn staging areas, actively feeding to build energy for spawning Fish are relating to transition areas between deep winter haunts and shallow spawning zones, particularly using points as staging areas Bass are becoming more active but still maintaining a methodical feeding pattern, showing preference for slower presentations	Secondary points where creek channels swing close Docks with adjacent riprap in warming pockets Boulder fields in pre-spawn staging areas	Shakey Heads worked slowly along bottom structure Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked around riprap	Shad schools in transition areas Crawfish becoming active in rocky areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Pre-spawn crappie are actively transitioning from winter deep-water areas to shallower staging areas, following warming trends Fish are becoming more aggressive in feeding as they prepare for spawning, particularly during stable weather periods	Secondary points and creek channels leading to spawning coves (8-15 foot depth range) Dock areas in 6-12 feet of water, especially those near deeper water access Brush piles and submerged timber in transition areas between winter and spawning grounds	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) along channel edges and points Crappie Dock Shooting for fish staging around dock structures Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') for suspended schools	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn staging areas Small baitfish gathering in warming shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	55-65	Catfish are transitioning from winter patterns to more active pre-spawn behavior, staging in deeper water (15-25ft) near spawning areas and feeding more aggressively as water temperatures rise Fish are showing increased activity during warmer parts of the day, with reports indicating successful catches in open water areas	Deep water staging areas in 15-25 foot range, particularly near channel edges Rocky points and riprap areas adjacent to deeper water Areas where creek channels meet main lake structure	Live Bait Rigs with cut bait or whole shad worked slowly along bottom Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') near schools of bait fish Carolina Rigs dragged through transitional areas between shallow and deep water	Shad schools in 15-25 foot range Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas Small bluegill in warmer shoreline areas	Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	58-65	Bluegill are transitioning from deeper winter areas to shallow pre-spawn staging areas, becoming more active as water temperatures rise Fish are beginning to feed more aggressively, focusing on small invertebrates and baitfish near emerging vegetation and structure	Protected shallow coves with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water Docks and riprap areas adjacent to deeper water Points near creek channels in 8-12 feet of water	Live Bait Rigs with small offerings worked slowly near cover Bobbers suspended 2-4 feet deep near vegetation and structure Ice Fishing Jigs worked vertically around brush and vegetation	Small invertebrates and insects near vegetation Young-of-year shad Aquatic insect larvae	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-65	Bass are actively spawning in shallow protected areas, particularly around reeds and flooded brush with 3-4 feet of water Fish remain committed to spawning activity even during cold fronts and rain, though they may hold slightly deeper on bed Pre/post spawn fish staging near spawning areas, moving between shallow and slightly deeper water depending on conditions	Reeds and sawgrass with 3-4 feet of water depth Flooded brush in protected spawning pockets Submerged vegetation adjacent to spawning flats	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around spawning areas Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in heavy cover Bladed Jigs for covering water and during dirty water conditions	Bluegill in shallow spawning areas Minnows around vegetation and cover Shad in slightly deeper staging areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Crappie transitioning to shallow spawning areas (2-8 feet) around docks and protected coves as water temperatures stabilize Males guarding nests while females stage slightly deeper, making frequent trips between staging and spawning areas Aggressive feeding periods during pre-spawn, becoming more territorial during actual spawn	Protected dock areas in 2-8 foot depth range, especially those near deeper water access Shallow coves with firm bottom composition Secondary points leading into spawning coves	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Bobbers	Shad (primary forage base) Small sunfish Juvenile baitfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	62-75	Catfish are moving into shallower, warmer waters (8-15 feet) to prepare for spawning, particularly active during dawn and dusk periods Males seeking out and defending potential nesting sites near structure, while females stage in slightly deeper adjacent areas	Rocky points and riprap areas in 8-15 foot depth range, especially those adjacent to deeper water Channel edges near shoreline structure where depth transitions from shallow to deep Protected coves with hard bottom composition	Live Bait Rigs with bottom contact near structure Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly along bottom transitions Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') near spawning areas	Shad concentrations in pre-spawn patterns Bottom-dwelling creatures like crawfish Small sunfish in shallow areas	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	65-75	Actively moving into shallow spawning areas (1-4 feet) near protective cover and creating visible beds Males becoming increasingly territorial and aggressive while guarding nests Feeding most actively during early morning and late evening periods	Protected shallow coves with firm bottom near vegetation Areas adjacent to docks with morning sun exposure Shallow pockets near reed lines with scattered laydowns	Bobbers with light jigs worked slowly around bedding areas Live Bait Rigs with small hooks for finicky spawning fish Crappie Dock Shooting for fish staging near deeper dock areas	Small insects and larvae Tiny crustaceans Small baitfish fry	Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn bass are actively feeding to recover energy, following shad schools and utilizing ambush points along rip rap and rocky banks Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, becoming more structure-oriented	Rip rap banks with scattered chunk rock Points where creek channels swing close to shore Protected areas with reeds and flooded brush	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to rip rap Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along rocky banks Swim Jigs around transitional areas	Shad Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	68-78	Post-spawn crappie are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper summer locations, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are holding around man-made structure (docks) and showing high activity levels with willingness to chase small prey	Docks in 6-15 foot depth range, especially those near spawning areas Brush piles and woody cover adjacent to spawning flats Deep dock edges where they intersect with creek channels	Live Bait Rigs with small minnows, matching recent successful reports Crappie Dock Shooting for accessing fish holding tight under dock structures Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) for targeting visible fish around dock edges	Small Minnows, as evidenced by recent fishing success Shad, which form the primary forage base in the lake	Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	62-72	Post-spawn catfish are actively feeding to recover energy, moving from spawning areas to primary feeding zones near channel edges and points Fish are starting to establish more predictable feeding patterns, especially during dawn and dusk periods, focusing on shad schools in 15-25 foot depths	Channel edges adjacent to spawning flats in 15-25 foot depth range Rocky points and riprap areas with access to deeper water Deep holes near tributary mouths where shad congregate	Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or large minnows near channel edges Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with heavy jigs tipped with cut bait Carolina Rigs dragged slowly along rock piles and points	Shad schools moving into mid-depth ranges Bottom-dwelling prey like crawfish near rocky structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	65-75	Post-spawn bluegill are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily focusing on insect larvae and small crustaceans around vegetation edges Fish are establishing summer patterns, moving between shallow feeding areas and slightly deeper rest areas throughout the day	Submerged vegetation edges in 4-8 feet of water Dock areas with nearby vegetation Secondary points with brush or laydowns in 6-12 feet	Bobbers with small jigs suspended 2-4 feet deep near vegetation Crappie Dock Shooting for fish holding under docks Inline Spinners worked slowly through vegetation edges	Insect larvae and small aquatic insects Small crustaceans Newly hatched shad fry	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-85	Bass are exhibiting both shallow and deep patterns, with early morning topwater activity on points and movement to deeper water during bright conditions Actively feeding on large schools of shad, with fish suspending under bait schools in 15-25 ft range and making periodic shallow feeding runs	Main lake points, especially where creek channels swing close Deep rock piles and offshore structure in 15-25 ft range Riprap banks with adjacent deep water	Hard Topwater (Walking) early morning on points and around bait schools Drop Shot on offshore structure targeting suspended fish Buzzbaits in shallow areas during low light conditions	Shad - primary forage with multiple reports mentioning large schools Bluegill - secondary forage especially around laydowns and docks	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Green Pumpkin
Summer	Crappie	72-78	During summer, crappie will seek cooler, deeper water during the day (12-20 feet), suspending near structure and moving shallower during dawn/dusk to feed Schools become more concentrated around main lake structure and suspended over deeper water, following shad movements	Deep brush piles and submerged timber in 12-20 foot range Main lake points and creek channel intersections Deeper dock areas with good shade coverage	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad schools in open water Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish near structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors
Summer	Catfish	72-78	Catfish are actively feeding in summer, with peak activity during dawn, dusk, and night hours. They're relating to structure and seeking cooler, deeper water during mid-day. Fish are moving between deeper channel edges and shallower feeding zones, following shad movements and utilizing rock piles and points as ambush locations.	Channel edges and deeper points in 15-25 foot range, especially near structure Rock piles and riprap areas with access to deeper water Shallow feeding flats adjacent to deep water during low light periods	Live Bait Rigs with cut bait or live shad positioned near structure Texas Rigs (Worming) worked slowly along channel edges Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') near points and structure during daylight hours	Shad schools in 15-25 foot range Bottom-dwelling organisms near rock piles and riprap Smaller fish utilizing structure as cover	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	68-78	Bluegill actively feeding in and around shallow vegetation and dock areas during early morning and evening hours Moving to slightly deeper water (8-12 feet) during midday heat, relating to dock edges and submerged brush Aggressive spawning behavior in protected pockets and coves when water temperatures are optimal	Shallow vegetation edges in 3-6 feet of water near creek channels Dock posts and platforms, especially those adjacent to deeper water Protected coves with submerged brush and laydowns	Bobbers with light jigs worked around vegetation and dock edges Live Bait Rigs with small hooks and split shots for deeper dock fishing Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around brush and vegetation edges	Small insects and larvae around vegetation Tiny shad and minnows Small crawfish around dock posts and riprap	Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals

Fall Fishing Guide for Shearon Harris Reservoir

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Actively chasing shad schools in shallow water, particularly during low-light periods and when baitfish are schooling near the surface Moving between shallow feeding areas and deeper structure, using creek channels as migration routes Becoming more aggressive in feeding as water temperatures cool, setting up on key ambush points	Laydowns and brush in coves where shad are present Rock ledges transitioning from 15 to 6 feet near shore Reed lines and bulrush along shorelines Riprap areas with nearby deep water access	Hard Topwater (Walking) when fish are actively feeding on surface Drop Shot around deeper ledges when fish are less active Swim Jigs around shallow cover when targeting actively feeding fish Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') along riprap and other shallow structure	Shad (primary forage based on multiple reports) Bluegill (secondary forage mentioned in reports) Minnows (noted in ledge fishing reports)	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Crappie	55-68	Crappie are transitioning to deeper water, following shad schools and actively feeding to prepare for winter Fish are forming larger schools and becoming more structure-oriented, suspending near deep cover	Deep basin edges near primary points (12-18 feet) Suspended schools near deep dock structures (8-15 feet) Channel swings with brush or timber (10-16 feet)	Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad schools congregating in deeper water Small baitfish relating to structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Catfish	55-68	Catfish are actively feeding to build reserves for winter, following shad schools and focusing on concentrated bait pods Fish are transitioning to slightly deeper water as temperatures cool, typically holding near channel edges and deep structure	Channel edges adjacent to points in 15-25 foot range Rock piles and riprap areas near depth changes Deep holes near tributary mouths where shad congregate	Live Bait Rigs with cut shad or whole bait positioned near structure Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) along channel edges Carolina Rigs dragged slowly through productive areas	Shad schools concentrating in deeper water Bottom-dwelling prey like crawfish near rock structure Smaller sunfish around riprap areas	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	55-68	Moving from shallow summer areas to deeper, protected locations, while actively feeding to build up energy reserves before winter Schooling more tightly and relating closely to structure, particularly around docks, brushpiles, and creek channel edges	Deeper docks near creek channels in 12-15 feet of water Brush piles positioned on transitional banks in 10-18 feet Protected coves with remaining vegetation in 8-12 feet	Crappie Dock Shooting Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs	Small shad concentrating in protected areas Aquatic insects around remaining vegetation Small crawfish near riprap and dock areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	45-53	Bass are suspending near large baitfish schools, particularly around points where creek channels swing close Fish are showing selective feeding windows, often most active during mid-morning hours as water temperatures warm slightly Bass are holding in 20-30 foot depth ranges, moving vertically in the water column based on bait movement	Main lake and secondary points adjacent to creek channels with baitfish present Deeper sections of the lake (25-30 feet) with concentrated bait balls Channel swing areas near prominent points	Blade Baits worked vertically with short pops and 5-10 second pauses Hard Jerkbaits worked slowly with long pauses Damiki Rig for suspended fish spotted on electronics Spoons when fish are tightly grouped under bait schools	Threadfin Shad in concentrated schools Larger Gizzard Shad	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Chartreuse Colors
Winter	Crappie	45-65	Crappie are schooling in deep basin areas, suspending in large groups and feeding on shad schools Fish are typically less active during winter but will feed opportunistically during stable weather periods	Open water basin areas with suspended schools, typically 15-25 feet deep Deep structure adjacent to basin areas that provide ambush points Steep breaks near deep water that provide vertical migration routes	Bladed Jigs worked vertically through suspended schools Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Crappie Spider Rigging	Shad schools in open water Small baitfish in basin areas	Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Catfish	45-52	Catfish become less active but still feed during winter, concentrating in deeper, more stable water temperatures around 15-25 foot depth range Feeding periods are shorter and less frequent, with fish typically most active during warmer parts of the day	Deep channel edges near points where depth changes occur, especially in 15-25 foot range Rock piles and riprap areas that retain heat and attract baitfish Deep holes in main lake areas where shad schools concentrate	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Live Bait Rigs Blade Baits	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water Bottom-dwelling prey like small sunfish and crawfish near structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	45-53	Moving in small schools near deep water access points, remaining relatively inactive except during prime feeding windows Suspending near bottom structure in 15-25 foot depths, with occasional movement to shallower areas during warmer periods	Deep creek channel bends with adjacent brush or structure in 15-25 foot range Deep dock edges near creek channel intersections Points with access to deep water that feature submerged brush	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Drop Shot Live Bait Rigs	Small minnows and shad Aquatic insects Zooplankton	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Shearon Harris Reservoir

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Secondary points where creek channels swing close	Docks with adjacent riprap in warming pockets
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Secondary points and creek channels leading to spawning coves (8-15 foot depth range)	Dock areas in 6-12 feet of water, especially those near deeper water access
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Deep water staging areas in 15-25 foot range, particularly near channel edges	Rocky points and riprap areas adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Protected shallow coves with emerging vegetation in 3-8 feet of water	Docks and riprap areas adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Reeds and sawgrass with 3-4 feet of water depth	Flooded brush in protected spawning pockets
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Protected dock areas in 2-8 foot depth range, especially those near deeper water access	Shallow coves with firm bottom composition
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Rocky points and riprap areas in 8-15 foot depth range, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Channel edges near shoreline structure where depth transitions from shallow to deep
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Protected shallow coves with firm bottom near vegetation	Areas adjacent to docks with morning sun exposure
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Rip rap banks with scattered chunk rock	Points where creek channels swing close to shore
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Docks in 6-15 foot depth range, especially those near spawning areas	Brush piles and woody cover adjacent to spawning flats
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Channel edges adjacent to spawning flats in 15-25 foot depth range	Rocky points and riprap areas with access to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Submerged vegetation edges in 4-8 feet of water	Dock areas with nearby vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points, especially where creek channels swing close	Deep rock piles and offshore structure in 15-25 ft range
Summer	Crappie	Deep brush piles and submerged timber in 12-20 foot range	Main lake points and creek channel intersections
Summer	Catfish	Channel edges and deeper points in 15-25 foot range, especially near structure	Rock piles and riprap areas with access to deeper water
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Shallow vegetation edges in 3-6 feet of water near creek channels	Dock posts and platforms, especially those adjacent to deeper water
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Laydowns and brush in coves where shad are present	Rock ledges transitioning from 15 to 6 feet near shore
Fall	Crappie	Deep basin edges near primary points (12-18 feet)	Suspended schools near deep dock structures (8-15 feet)
Fall	Catfish	Channel edges adjacent to points in 15-25 foot range	Rock piles and riprap areas near depth changes
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Deeper docks near creek channels in 12-15 feet of water	Brush piles positioned on transitional banks in 10-18 feet
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Main lake and secondary points adjacent to creek channels with baitfish present	Deeper sections of the lake (25-30 feet) with concentrated bait balls
Winter	Crappie	Open water basin areas with suspended schools, typically 15-25 feet deep	Deep structure adjacent to basin areas that provide ambush points
Winter	Catfish	Deep channel edges near points where depth changes occur, especially in 15-25 foot range	Rock piles and riprap areas that retain heat and attract baitfish
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep creek channel bends with adjacent brush or structure in 15-25 foot range	Deep dock edges near creek channel intersections

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad schools in transition areas	Crawfish becoming active in rocky areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn staging areas	Small baitfish gathering in warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Shad schools in 15-25 foot range	Crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small invertebrates and insects near vegetation	Young-of-year shad
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow spawning areas	Minnows around vegetation and cover
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shad (primary forage base)	Small sunfish
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Shad concentrations in pre-spawn patterns	Bottom-dwelling creatures like crawfish
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small insects and larvae	Tiny crustaceans
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad	Bluegill
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Small Minnows, as evidenced by recent fishing success	Shad, which form the primary forage base in the lake
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Shad schools moving into mid-depth ranges	Bottom-dwelling prey like crawfish near rocky structure
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Insect larvae and small aquatic insects	Small crustaceans
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage with multiple reports mentioning large schools	Bluegill - secondary forage especially around laydowns and docks
Summer	Crappie	Shad schools in open water	Small bluegill and juvenile sunfish near structure
Summer	Catfish	Shad schools in 15-25 foot range	Bottom-dwelling organisms near rock piles and riprap
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Small insects and larvae around vegetation	Tiny shad and minnows
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Shad (primary forage based on multiple reports)	Bluegill (secondary forage mentioned in reports)
Fall	Crappie	Shad schools congregating in deeper water	Small baitfish relating to structure
Fall	Catfish	Shad schools concentrating in deeper water	Bottom-dwelling prey like crawfish near rock structure
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Small shad concentrating in protected areas	Aquatic insects around remaining vegetation
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Threadfin Shad in concentrated schools	Larger Gizzard Shad
Winter	Crappie	Shad schools in open water	Small baitfish in basin areas
Winter	Catfish	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water	Bottom-dwelling prey like small sunfish and crawfish near structure
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Small minnows and shad	Aquatic insects

Bait Colors by Season for Shearon Harris Reservoir

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Catfish	Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Catfish	Dark Neutrals Vibrant Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors Green Pumpkin
Summer	Crappie	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors
Summer	Catfish	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Crappie	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Catfish	Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Chartreuse Colors
Winter	Crappie	Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Catfish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors