How to Fish Shell Lake: Best Patterns & Techniques

Shell Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 29, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Shell Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-58	Smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging locations, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are relating to warmer water areas, particularly around docks in sandy areas where water temperatures rise faster	Docks in sandy areas, particularly those that receive good sun exposure Rocky points and gravel flats adjacent to deeper wintering areas Protected coves with hard bottom that warm up quickly	Finesse Jigs worked slowly around dock posts and corners Tubes dragged and hopped along bottom near docks Wacky Rigs fished with dead-stick presentation in warming areas	Baitfish schools congregating in warmer water areas Crayfish becoming more active in warming shallows	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	52-62	Pre-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from winter patterns to staging areas near spawning locations, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish are moving from deeper winter areas to shallower flats near emergent vegetation, particularly near cattails and bull rushes in the south basin	Protected areas between docks with adjacent cattails and bull rushes, particularly in the south basin Sand and rock bottom transitions near spawning flats Secondary points leading into spawning bays with emergent vegetation	Lipless Crankbaits worked through emerging vegetation and over transition areas Spinnerbaits parallel to dock lines and along cattail edges Jerkbaits worked slowly in open water near staging areas	Baitfish schools congregating near warming shallows Emerging crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	48-58	Pre-spawn muskies are transitioning from winter patterns to shallow feeding zones, becoming more active as water temperatures rise Fish are following baitfish schools into warming shallows, particularly targeting wounded or slower-moving prey	Shallow weed flats in 5-foot depth range with emerging vegetation Cattail and bullrush edges in south basin Dock areas adjacent to deeper water	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly near emerging weed edges Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') with erratic retrieves imitating wounded baitfish Inline Spinners retrieved steadily along vegetation edges	Shallow-running schools of minnows Young-of-year bass species Small panfish moving shallow	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	52-62	Pre-spawn crappies staging in areas adjacent to spawning grounds, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish moving from deeper winter areas to shallower transition zones, following warming trends Suspending near cover during daylight, becoming more active during dawn and dusk periods	Shallow coves with emerging vegetation near spawning areas (3-8 feet) Docks adjacent to spawning flats providing shade and cover Brush piles in 8-12 foot transition zones between winter and spawning areas	Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) with light jigs around shallow cover Bobbers with suspended baits near emerging vegetation and docks Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') around brush piles and dock posts	Small minnows gathering in warming shallows Emerging aquatic insects near vegetation Zooplankton concentrations in transitional areas	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Smallmouth bass are actively seeking spawning areas on hard bottom in shallow water, particularly around docks with sand or rock/gravel bottom Males are aggressively defending nests while females move between staging areas and spawning sites Fish are more sight-oriented during this period and will attack threats to their nests	Docks with adjacent sand or gravel bottom in 2-6 feet of water Rocky points and gravel flats near deeper water access Protected shallow bays with hard bottom composition	Tubes worked slowly along bottom near suspected nest sites Ned Rigs deadsticked in spawning areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for cruising pre-spawners	Small crayfish emerging from winter dormancy Juvenile baitfish in shallow water Small bottom-dwelling prey like gobies or sculpin	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Fish are moving into shallow spawning areas near cattails and bull rushes, particularly in the south basin, actively establishing and guarding nests Pre-spawn and spawning bass will be highly territorial and aggressive, responding well to both finesse and power presentations when targeting bed areas	Cattail and bull rush beds in the south basin, especially where they meet harder bottom areas Protected pockets near docks with sand and rock bottom composition Small points and pockets around the shoreline where spawning areas are sheltered from wind	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible beds and spawning areas Wacky Rigs worked slowly around spawn areas and dock structures Swim Jigs around the edges of cattails and vegetation	Spawning baitfish in shallow areas Crawfish becoming more active in warmer water	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	48-65	Muskies are in pre-spawn to spawning pattern, actively patrolling shallow areas and showing aggressive following behavior as evidenced by recent reports of multiple follows Fish are targeting wounded baitfish in shallow zones, particularly around submerged vegetation and dock areas	Submerged grass flats in 5-foot depth range with nearby access to slightly deeper water Dock areas with concentrations of baitfish Emergent vegetation edges in south basin near cattails and bull rushes	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked with erratic retrieves to trigger reaction strikes Spinnerbaits worked parallel to weed edges and dock lines Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieves mimicking wounded baitfish	Shallow-running baitfish schools Northern Pike (as evidenced by catch reports of 24"+ specimens)	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	58-68	Actively moving into shallow spawning areas near reeds and cattails, particularly in the south basin Males staging and creating beds while females stage slightly deeper, moving up periodically Feeding actively but sporadically as they focus on spawning activities	Shallow reed and cattail beds in south basin, especially in 2-4 feet of water Submerged grass areas in 5-foot depths adjacent to spawning areas Protected areas between docks near spawning zones	Bobbers with light jigs worked slowly around vegetation Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) targeting visible beds Crappie Dock Shooting for fish staging near deeper cover	Small minnows gathering in spawning areas Zooplankton concentrations in and around vegetation Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge	Chartreuse Colors Pink 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 haunts Fish are relating strongly to shallow hard-bottom areas near docks, especially during prime feeding periods	Docks adjacent to gravel or rubble bottom in 3-5 feet of water Shallow flats and transitional areas with hard bottom composition Points and irregularities near spawning areas with dock coverage	Ned Rigs worked slowly along bottom near dock areas Drop Shot with finesse presentations around dock pillars Tubes dragged on gravel bottom adjacent to docks	Crayfish emerging in shallow rocky areas Small baitfish relating to dock areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	62-72	Post-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are moving between shallow cover and nearby deeper water, particularly around docks and emergent vegetation	Cattail and bullrush edges in the south basin, especially where they meet slightly deeper water Residential docks with sand and rock bottom composition Secondary points near spawning bays with vegetation	Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) around cattails and dock posts Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) along weed edges and dock lines Wacky Rigs for pressured fish holding tight to cover	Minnows gathering around dock areas and vegetation edges Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallow areas Crawfish active on sand and rock bottom areas	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	55-68	Post-spawn muskies are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting shallow areas with abundant baitfish Fish are making frequent moves between shallow weed edges and nearby deeper water, especially during temperature swings Showing aggressive behavior towards wounded baitfish presentations, as evidenced by follows in shallow zones	Shallow weed flats in 5-foot depth range with active baitfish presence Dock areas adjacent to deeper water, especially those with emergent vegetation Points and inside turns of weed edges where cattails or bull rushes are present	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked with erratic retrieve to trigger reaction strikes Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along weed edges and dock lines Inline Spinners for covering water and targeting actively feeding fish	Various minnow species concentrated in shallow zones Young-of-year bass providing additional forage Small panfish around dock structures	Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	62-72	Post-spawn crappies are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding to recover energy Fish are relating to newly emerging vegetation and suspended near dock structures, making frequent moves between shade and feeding zones	Docks in 5-8 foot depths, especially those adjacent to spawning areas Submerged grass edges in 5-foot depths Brush piles positioned near shallow spawning bays	Crappie Dock Shooting Crappie Sniping (Casting/Single Poling) Bobbers Hover/Mid-Strolling	Small baitfish fry emerging in warming shallows Zooplankton concentrations near vegetation Young-of-year panfish	Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	71-77	Actively feeding near dock structures during summer, showing preference for sand/rock bottom areas Responding well to slow, finesse presentations - particularly dead-sticking techniques in the warm water conditions	Docks with sand or rock bottom Complex habitat areas where docks meet natural structure Shallow flats and shelves near deeper water	Ned Rigs with dead-stick presentation Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly Drop Shot with small profile baits	Minnows/small baitfish Crawfish on rocky bottom areas	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	71-77	Bass are heavily structure-oriented, holding tight to cattails and dock areas, requiring precise presentations to cover Active feeding during moderate temperature periods, with fish utilizing emergent vegetation and dock edges as primary ambush points	Cattails and bull rushes in the south basin, particularly the edges where they meet slightly deeper water Residential docks, especially those adjacent to reed beds Small points and pockets with emergent vegetation	Wacky Rigs worked slowly along edges of vegetation and near docks Ned Rigs fished around dock posts and vegetation edges Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for penetrating thick cover in cattails	Minnows/small baitfish particularly around dock and vegetation areas Crawfish in rocky areas near docks	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Summer	Muskie	68-77	Muskies are actively patrolling structure edges and weed lines during early morning and evening hours, with decreased activity during peak daylight Fish are positioning near dock clusters and weed edges that concentrate baitfish, making ambush-style attacks	Weed edges adjacent to deeper water, particularly near points and bays Dock complexes with nearby deep water access Emergent vegetation edges in south basin where cattails and bull rushes create ambush points	Trolling Shallow (0-9') along weed edges and between docks during prime feeding periods Hard Body Swimbaits worked parallel to structure with occasional pauses Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with erratic retrieves to trigger reaction strikes	Various minnow species congregating around docks and weed edges Bass (both largemouth and smallmouth) providing larger forage opportunities Panfish species utilizing shallow weed cover	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors
Summer	Crappie	68-82	Crappies are utilizing deeper dock areas and submerged vegetation in 5-9 ft depths during summer heat, moving shallower during early morning and evening hours Fish are suspending near structure and actively feeding on small baitfish and zooplankton, showing preference for shaded areas during peak daylight	Deeper dock edges and pilings in 8-12 feet of water with nearby grass beds Submerged grass lines in 5-7 feet of water, especially near points or transitions Brush piles located near deeper water access	Crappie Dock Shooting - targeting shaded areas under docks Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') - working brush piles and dock edges Crappie Spider Rigging - covering water along weed edges	Small baitfish concentrating in and around vegetation Zooplankton in suspended columns near structure Young-of-year panfish in shallow grass beds	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Shell Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Smallmouth bass are actively feeding to build up reserves for winter, showing aggressive behavior particularly around dock areas. They're engaging in both bottom-oriented feeding and suspended baitfish chasing, as evidenced by the success of both dragging and burning retrieves. Fish are relating strongly to transition areas between sand and harder bottom near dock structures, using these areas as feeding zones. Their willingness to chase fast-moving baits indicates heightened aggression typical of fall feeding patterns.	Docks with sand/sand grass transitions, particularly those with adjacent hard bottom Points and irregular shoreline features near deeper water access Rock-to-sand transition areas with nearby vertical structure	Grass Jigs worked with both dragging and burning retrieves near dock structures Swim Jigs with beaver-style trailers, especially effective in windy conditions Spinnerbaits worked at varying speeds around dock areas	Crayfish active on sand/grass transition areas Baitfish schools congregating around dock structures	Dark Neutrals Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	55-68	Bass are actively feeding and relating heavily to dock structure during low light periods, particularly at dusk, as they prepare for winter Fish are showing structure-oriented ambush behavior, positioning tight to cover to intercept prey	Main lake docks, especially those with deep water access Protected dock areas in bays and pockets Cattail edges near deeper water	Structure Jigs skipped under docks with spinning gear Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked along dock edges Shakey Heads worked methodically around dock posts	Minnows schooling around dock areas Crawfish active near dock pilings and rocky areas	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Muskie	48-62	Muskies are actively feeding to build up reserves before winter, with increased aggression towards larger prey Fish are following seasonal baitfish movements to deeper structure, but making feeding runs into adjacent shallow areas Most active during lower-light conditions and overcast days, with peaks around dawn and dusk	Deep weed edges adjacent to shallow feeding flats (8-15 feet) Points and breaks near dock systems that concentrate baitfish Emergent vegetation edges in south basin, especially during warming trends	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along weed edges and break lines Large Hair Jigs (Preacher) worked slowly near structure Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with erratic retrieve patterns	Large congregating baitfish schools Bass and other predatory fish Shallow water minnows during warming trends	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Fall	Crappie	45-55	Crappie are actively feeding in preparation for winter, forming loose schools around structure in the 0-9 ft range Fish are showing positive feeding response at moderate speeds (1.2 mph), indicating aggressive behavior during cooling periods	Brush piles in 0-9 foot depth range Dock structures with nearby deep water access Submerged grass beds in 5-foot depths	Bobbers with light jigs around brush piles Crappie Long Lining (Pulling/Trolling) at 1.2 mph Crappie Dock Shooting	Small crappies and juvenile panfish Zooplankton Small baitfish	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Muskie	42-52	Muskies are concentrated in deeper edges of weed flats and transitional areas near deep water due to cold temperatures, showing more lethargic behavior Feeding windows are shortened but intense, typically during warmer parts of the day, focusing on larger, slower-moving prey	Deep weed edges adjacent to primary points, particularly near dock clusters Deeper holes and basins near shallow feeding flats Transition areas between weed flats and deeper water where baitfish school	Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') with large profile baits at slower speeds Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked methodically along deep weed edges Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') in areas where baitfish are concentrated	Large, cold-stressed baitfish schools Concentrated schools of cisco/tullibee Larger panfish near deep weed edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Crappie	38-45	Crappie are suspending near deep structure, especially brush piles, while maintaining active feeding patterns during stable weather Fish are schooling tightly in predictable locations, moving vertically in the water column based on light conditions and feeding opportunities	Deep brush piles in 15-25 foot depth range Deep dock edges with vertical posts providing cover Channel breaks and drop-offs near shallow flats	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Ice Fishing Jigs Hover/Mid-Strolling	Small baitfish (juvenile shad and minnows) Zooplankton Small bluegills	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Ice	Crappie	34-39	Crappies suspend in tight schools near bottom structure during ice season, typically relating to deeper basins adjacent to structural elements Feeding activity peaks during early morning and late afternoon, with fish becoming more active on stable weather days	Deep basin areas adjacent to submerged brush piles in 15-25 foot range Transitions where shallow flats meet deeper water, especially near dock areas Deeper edges of submerged grass beds where they meet basin areas	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements just above suspended schools Ice Fishing Spoons with erratic action to trigger reaction strikes Live Bait Rigs using small minnows on dead stick presentations	Small minnows and young-of-year baitfish Zooplankton concentrations in deeper water Dormant aquatic insects near bottom structure	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Shell Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Docks in sandy areas, particularly those that receive good sun exposure	Rocky points and gravel flats adjacent to deeper wintering areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Protected areas between docks with adjacent cattails and bull rushes, particularly in the south basin	Sand and rock bottom transitions near spawning flats
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Shallow weed flats in 5-foot depth range with emerging vegetation	Cattail and bullrush edges in south basin
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Shallow coves with emerging vegetation near spawning areas (3-8 feet)	Docks adjacent to spawning flats providing shade and cover
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Docks with adjacent sand or gravel bottom in 2-6 feet of water	Rocky points and gravel flats near deeper water access
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Cattail and bull rush beds in the south basin, especially where they meet harder bottom areas	Protected pockets near docks with sand and rock bottom composition
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Submerged grass flats in 5-foot depth range with nearby access to slightly deeper water	Dock areas with concentrations of baitfish
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Shallow reed and cattail beds in south basin, especially in 2-4 feet of water	Submerged grass areas in 5-foot depths adjacent to spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Docks adjacent to gravel or rubble bottom in 3-5 feet of water	Shallow flats and transitional areas with hard bottom composition
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Cattail and bullrush edges in the south basin, especially where they meet slightly deeper water	Residential docks with sand and rock bottom composition
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Shallow weed flats in 5-foot depth range with active baitfish presence	Dock areas adjacent to deeper water, especially those with emergent vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Docks in 5-8 foot depths, especially those adjacent to spawning areas	Submerged grass edges in 5-foot depths
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Docks with sand or rock bottom	Complex habitat areas where docks meet natural structure
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Cattails and bull rushes in the south basin, particularly the edges where they meet slightly deeper water	Residential docks, especially those adjacent to reed beds
Summer	Muskie	Weed edges adjacent to deeper water, particularly near points and bays	Dock complexes with nearby deep water access
Summer	Crappie	Deeper dock edges and pilings in 8-12 feet of water with nearby grass beds	Submerged grass lines in 5-7 feet of water, especially near points or transitions
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Docks with sand/sand grass transitions, particularly those with adjacent hard bottom	Points and irregular shoreline features near deeper water access
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Main lake docks, especially those with deep water access	Protected dock areas in bays and pockets
Fall	Muskie	Deep weed edges adjacent to shallow feeding flats (8-15 feet)	Points and breaks near dock systems that concentrate baitfish
Fall	Crappie	Brush piles in 0-9 foot depth range	Dock structures with nearby deep water access
Winter	Muskie	Deep weed edges adjacent to primary points, particularly near dock clusters	Deeper holes and basins near shallow feeding flats
Winter	Crappie	Deep brush piles in 15-25 foot depth range	Deep dock edges with vertical posts providing cover
Ice	Crappie	Deep basin areas adjacent to submerged brush piles in 15-25 foot range	Transitions where shallow flats meet deeper water, especially near dock areas

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Baitfish schools congregating in warmer water areas	Crayfish becoming more active in warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Baitfish schools congregating near warming shallows	Emerging crawfish becoming more active in rocky areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Shallow-running schools of minnows	Young-of-year bass species
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows gathering in warming shallows	Emerging aquatic insects near vegetation
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Small crayfish emerging from winter dormancy	Juvenile baitfish in shallow water
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Spawning baitfish in shallow areas	Crawfish becoming more active in warmer water
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Shallow-running baitfish schools	Northern Pike (as evidenced by catch reports of 24"+ specimens)
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Small minnows gathering in spawning areas	Zooplankton concentrations in and around vegetation
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Crayfish emerging in shallow rocky areas	Small baitfish relating to dock areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Minnows gathering around dock areas and vegetation edges	Bluegill beginning to spawn in shallow areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Various minnow species concentrated in shallow zones	Young-of-year bass providing additional forage
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Small baitfish fry emerging in warming shallows	Zooplankton concentrations near vegetation
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Minnows/small baitfish	Crawfish on rocky bottom areas
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Minnows/small baitfish particularly around dock and vegetation areas	Crawfish in rocky areas near docks
Summer	Muskie	Various minnow species congregating around docks and weed edges	Bass (both largemouth and smallmouth) providing larger forage opportunities
Summer	Crappie	Small baitfish concentrating in and around vegetation	Zooplankton in suspended columns near structure
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Crayfish active on sand/grass transition areas	Baitfish schools congregating around dock structures
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Minnows schooling around dock areas	Crawfish active near dock pilings and rocky areas
Fall	Muskie	Large congregating baitfish schools	Bass and other predatory fish
Fall	Crappie	Small crappies and juvenile panfish	Zooplankton
Winter	Muskie	Large, cold-stressed baitfish schools	Concentrated schools of cisco/tullibee
Winter	Crappie	Small baitfish (juvenile shad and minnows)	Zooplankton
Ice	Crappie	Small minnows and young-of-year baitfish	Zooplankton concentrations in deeper water

Bait Colors by Season for Shell Lake

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Vibrant Craw Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Crappie	Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Summer	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Metallic Colors
Summer	Crappie	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Green Colors Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Fall	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Winter	Muskie	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Pink Colors
Ice	Crappie	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Natural Baitfish Colors