How to Fish Silver Lake: Best Patterns & Techniques

Silver Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 28, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Silver Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	50-60	Pre-spawn largemouth bass are transitioning from winter areas to spawning flats, staging on adjacent structure Actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning, with increased activity during warming trends	Submerged vegetation adjacent to potential spawning flats Laydowns and woody cover in pre-spawn staging areas Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Ned Rigs worked slowly along transition areas Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') around vegetation and structure Soft Jerkbaits fished with long pauses	Bluegill in and around vegetation Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters	Natural Craw Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	47-53	Pre-spawn muskie are actively feeding while staging in shallow to moderate depths (under 20'), particularly around ambush points near deeper water Fish are showing opportunistic feeding behavior, targeting both bluegill and perch in areas with cover, especially around stump fields	Stump fields, particularly along the east side of the lake Complex cover areas where weedlines meet docks Points and shallow flats adjacent to deeper water	Bladed Jigs worked with slow roll and pump retrieve through cover Spinnerbaits retrieved steadily with figure-8 at boat Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked along edges of cover	Bluegill concentrating around shallow cover Yellow Perch actively moving in shallow to mid-depth zones	Chartreuse Colors Bold Striped Patterns Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	52-65	Pre-spawn bluegills are transitioning from deeper winter areas to shallow warming bays, actively feeding to build energy reserves for spawning Fish are becoming more aggressive and congregation in staging areas near future spawning locations, particularly around emerging vegetation	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation, especially near deeper water access Docks adjacent to spawning flats in 4-8 feet of water Weed edges in 8-15 feet transitioning to spawning areas	Live Bait Rigs with small minnows or worms worked slowly Bobbers with suspended baits near emerging vegetation Micro Crankbaits worked parallel to weed edges	Small invertebrates emerging with warming water Small minnows congregating in warming shallows Larval insects beginning spring hatches	Dark Neutrals Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	44-55	Smallmouth bass are transitioning from winter depths to pre-spawn staging areas, following the warming trend. They are beginning to feed more actively as water temperatures rise, preparing for the spawn. Fish are moving along deeper edges of vegetation and sandy transitions, making periodic feeding moves to shallower areas during warmer parts of the day.	Sandy transitions near weed edges in 7-12 feet of water Deep rock-to-sand transitions near points and channel edges Protected coves with gradual slopes, especially those with emerging vegetation	Blade Baits worked slowly along depth transitions Tubes dragged and hopped along sandy transitions Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses in areas of active fish	Perch holding in weed edge areas Small baitfish transitioning between winter and spring patterns Crawfish becoming more active on sandy bottom areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	55-63	Bass actively transitioning between pre-spawn and spawning phases, with fish moving between staging areas and spawning beds. Males preparing and guarding beds while females move between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones. Fish showing skittish behavior due to clear water and shallow positioning, requiring longer casts and careful approaches as noted in recent reports.	Docks providing cover and shade near spawning areas, particularly productive for larger females Ledges in 10-15 foot range serving as staging areas for pre-spawn fish Submerged vegetation near humps and shallow flats where spawning activity is occurring	Ned Rigs worked slowly around beds and staging areas - multiple recent success reports Hard Jerkbaits for targeting pre-spawn fish holding near deeper structure Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) for precise presentations around docks and visible beds	Bluegill gathering in shallow spawning areas Perch active in and around vegetated areas	Natural Craw Colors Pink Colors Green Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	47-58	Pre-spawn staging near spawning areas, with females becoming increasingly aggressive as water temperatures rise Daily movement patterns between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones Increased activity during evening hours, especially in areas where weedlines meet docks	Shallow bays with stumps and submerged vegetation, particularly on the east side Complex cover combinations where weedlines meet docks Protected coves with gradual slopes to deeper water	Trolling Shallow (0-9') along spawning area edges Large Hair Jigs (Preacher) worked slowly near structure Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) with steady retrieves	Perch congregating in spawning areas Bluegill in shallow cover Crappie moving shallow	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	65-75	Bluegill moving into shallow waters (2-6 feet) to establish spawning beds, with males becoming aggressive and territorial Fish are most active during morning and evening hours, with spawning activity peaking when water temperatures reach optimal range	Protected shallow bays and coves with firm bottom composition Areas adjacent to docks and shallow weed edges in 2-6 foot depth Secondary points leading into spawning bays	Bobbers with small jigs worked slowly around spawning areas Live Bait Rigs with light line for spooky fish Crappie Dock Shooting for fish holding tight to structure	Small insects and larvae Tiny crustaceans Small minnows near spawning areas	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	48-62	Pre-spawn to spawning smallmouth bass transitioning to shallow sandy areas and gravel near vegetation edges, actively guarding nests and feeding opportunistically Males becoming territorial and aggressive, responding well to reaction baits while moving between deep wintering areas and spawning zones	Sandy flats adjacent to vegetation lines in 5-8 feet of water Protected points with mixed sand/gravel bottom near deeper water access Transition areas between vegetation and deeper water channels	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses Tubes dragged slowly on sand-weed transitions Ned Rigs worked methodically around potential spawning areas	Perch concentrated near weed edges Small baitfish moving shallow with warming trends	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	64-72	Bass are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, actively feeding but with light bites requiring slower presentations Fish are seeking shade during midday hours and showing increased activity during early morning periods Moving between depths throughout the day, utilizing 15-25 ft water during warming periods	Weed edges and lines, particularly those adjacent to deeper water Docks providing shade and structure Boulder fields and rocky areas offering transitional holding spots	Hard Jerkbaits with slow, pause-heavy retrieves Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') with reel-reel-pause cadence Drop Shot worked along weed edges and deeper structure	Bluegill concentrated around shallow cover and weed edges Yellow Perch relating to boulder fields and deeper structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	58-68	Post-spawn muskies are actively feeding to recover energy, utilizing dock areas and adjacent cover as ambush points Fish are transitioning to warmer, shallower waters and showing increased aggression toward larger prey	Docks with adjacent weedlines, particularly those creating complex cover combinations Stump fields on the east side of the lake Points and coves along the complex shoreline	Hard Jerkbaits worked with aggressive pulls and longer pauses Spinnerbaits near dock edges and through stump fields Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked parallel to weedlines	Bluegill concentrated around dock structures Yellow Perch in transition areas Crappie schools in nearby deeper water	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Vibrant Assorted Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	62-72	Post-spawn bluegills are actively feeding to recover energy, transitioning between shallow spawning areas and deeper feeding zones Fish are establishing small schools near vegetation edges and dock structures, making frequent feeding runs into shallow water	Weed edges in 8-15 foot depth range, especially near points and coves Dock structures with nearby deep water access Shallow humps and ledges with vegetation	Live Bait Rigs suspended near weed edges Bobbers with small jigs worked around dock structures Crappie Dock Shooting for fish holding tight to structure	Small insects and larvae near vegetation Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge Zooplankton in and around weed beds	Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-68	Post-spawn smallmouth are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily targeting perch and other baitfish along sand-vegetation transitions Fish are establishing predictable daily movements between shallow feeding areas and nearby deeper water rest areas Most active during early morning and evening, moving shallower to feed around weed edges and points	Sand-vegetation transitions in 7-12 feet of water Points and ledges adjacent to spawning bays Submerged weed edges near drop-offs	Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly along transitions Tubes dragged and hopped on sand-weed transitions Ned Rigs worked methodically around points and vegetation edges	Perch concentrating along weed edges Small baitfish relating to vegetation Crayfish emerging in sandy areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Natural Craw Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	75-82	Actively feeding around docks and weed lines, primarily targeting bluegill with frequent aggressive strikes during presentations Most active during early morning and evening hours, using dock shade for ambush points during midday	Docks with adjacent weed lines, especially where vegetation meets dock structures Submerged vegetation edges in 8-15 foot depth range Points and humps with vegetation growth	Drop Shot - cast within 6 inches of docks, let bait fall and pause for 5 seconds Texas Rigs (Worming) - worked through weed edges and dock areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) - early morning along weed edges	Bluegill - primary forage based on recent reports Perch - secondary forage noted in lake profile	Light Neutral Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Green Colors
Summer	Muskie	72-80	Muskie are actively feeding during evening hours near weedlines, exhibiting ambush behavior particularly around bass holding areas Fish are holding in shallow to moderate depths, using submerged vegetation as primary cover during summer heat	Weedlines adjacent to deeper water, especially those intersecting with docks Complex cover combinations of stumps and submerged vegetation Points and coves with established vegetation	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked near weedlines with twitching action Spinnerbaits retrieved parallel to weed edges Buzzbaits during evening hours over vegetation	Crappie, particularly around vegetated areas Bass, as indicated by catch patterns Bluegill in and around weed edges	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	68-78	Actively feeding in and around vegetation edges and dock areas during early morning and evening hours Moving to slightly deeper water (15-20ft) during bright midday periods, relating to weed edges and dock shadows Forming loose schools near structure, especially where vegetation meets deeper water	Weed edges in 8-15 feet of water, especially near points and coves Dock areas providing shade and structure, particularly those adjacent to deeper water Humps and ledges with vegetation in 15-25 foot range	Bobbers with light jigs worked slowly through vegetation edges Crappie Dock Shooting for fish holding tight to dock structure Live Bait Rigs near deep weed edges during midday	Small insects and larvae in vegetation Young-of-year perch near weed edges Aquatic invertebrates in vegetation	Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals Pink Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	65-78	Actively feeding in early morning and evening near weed edges and sand-vegetation transitions, seeking both crayfish and perch Moving to deeper ledges and drop-offs during bright midday periods, especially near points and channel edges	Sand-vegetation transitions in 7-12 feet of water, especially near points Deep ledges and drop-offs adjacent to feeding areas Complex shoreline areas with submerged vegetation and rock/sand mixture	Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly along vegetation edges Tubes dragged and hopped on sand-vegetation transitions Ned Rigs worked methodically through rocky points and transitions	Perch actively feeding in and around weed edges Crayfish on sand-rock transitions and vegetation edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Green Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Silver Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	52-68	Following baitfish schools as they migrate to creek arms and coves during the fall cooling period Actively feeding during extended periods to build up winter reserves, particularly during afternoon hours when water temperatures peak Transitioning from deep summer haunts to shallower feeding zones, especially around points and channel swings	Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with submerged vegetation Creek channel swings near residential docks Secondary points in major coves with remaining vegetation	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked parallel to points and breaks Spinnerbaits around remaining vegetation and dock areas Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for matching prevalent baitfish	Bluegill congregating around remaining vegetation Schooling baitfish in creek arms and coves Perch relating to dock structures	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Fall	Muskie	52-65	Muskie are actively feeding to build reserves for winter, with increased activity during early morning and evening hours Fish are following large schools of forage fish, particularly in areas where baitfish are concentrated near structure More aggressive feeding behavior with longer sustained chases due to cooler water temperatures	Deep weedline edges adjacent to points, especially where they meet dock structures Stump fields on the east side of the lake, particularly near depth changes Complex cover areas where multiple types of structure intersect	Large Soft Body Swimbaits worked slowly along weedlines and over stumps Trolling Shallow (0-9') with large crankbaits parallel to structural edges Hard Body Swimbaits worked with a stop-and-go retrieve near active baitfish	Yellow Perch schooling in larger numbers near structure Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation Crappie schools suspending near deeper structure	Bold Striped Patterns Chartreuse Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	52-62	Bluegill transitioning from shallow to deeper water, congregating near deep weed edges and structure Feeding actively but more selectively as metabolism slows with cooling water Schooling becomes more pronounced, with fish grouping tightly near prime structure	Deep weed edges in 15-20 foot range Dock areas with access to deeper water Humps and ledges near deep water access Protected coves with remaining vegetation	Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') Live Bait Rigs Hover/Mid-Strolling Ice Fishing Jigs	Small invertebrates and zooplankton Remaining aquatic insects Small minnows and young-of-year fish	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-65	Actively feeding and following baitfish schools to build energy reserves for winter, particularly targeting perch near vegetation-sand transitions Beginning transition from shallow feeding areas to deeper winter holding locations near ledges and drop-offs	Sand-vegetation transitions in 7-15 feet of water where perch congregate Deep ledges and drop-offs adjacent to feeding flats Points and coves that concentrate baitfish during fall migrations	Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly along transitions Tubes dragged along sand-vegetation edges Ned Rigs worked methodically on points and drop-offs	Perch concentrating near vegetation edges Small baitfish schools in transition 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	Muskie	38-47	Muskie become lethargic but still feed opportunistically during warmer winter days, particularly during mid-afternoon when water temperatures peak Fish tend to suspend near deep structure adjacent to shallow feeding areas, moving up to feed during prime windows	Deep weedline edges adjacent to stump fields, particularly on the east side of the lake Points and inside turns where deep water meets shallow feeding flats Areas where docks intersect with deeper water access	Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked slowly along depth transitions Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') near suspended fish Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along edges of structural elements	Yellow Perch suspending near structure Crappie schools in deeper water Bluegill relating to dock structures	Natural Baitfish Colors Chartreuse Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	44-52	Bluegill schools suspending near deeper structures like humps and ledges, actively feeding during stable weather periods Less aggressive feeding patterns, requiring slower presentations and concentrated targeting of prime areas	Deep weed edges in 15-25 foot range, especially near points and ledges Deeper dock areas with nearby access to deeper water Humps and ledges with proximity to winter forage areas	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Drop Shot Live Bait Rigs	Small aquatic insects and larvae Micro invertebrates Dormant zooplankton	Dark Neutrals Pink Colors Light Neutral Colors
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	44-48	Schools of bluegill concentrate in deeper basins near structure, typically in 15-25 foot ranges during ice season Feeding activity peaks during early morning and late afternoon, with fish becoming more selective during midday Fish tend to suspend near the bottom, moving slightly up in the water column during active feeding periods	Deep basin areas adjacent to weed edges in 15-25 foot range Humps and ledges with nearby deep water access Areas near submerged vegetation that maintains green growth under ice	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements just off bottom Ice Fishing Spoons for more aggressive presentations during peak feeding times Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set at varying depths to locate active fish	Small aquatic invertebrates and zooplankton Juvenile perch Remaining green vegetation and associated micro-organisms	Chartreuse Colors Pink Colors Dark Neutrals

Key Seasonal Structures in Silver Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Submerged vegetation adjacent to potential spawning flats	Laydowns and woody cover in pre-spawn staging areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Stump fields, particularly along the east side of the lake	Complex cover areas where weedlines meet docks
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Protected shallow bays with emerging vegetation, especially near deeper water access	Docks adjacent to spawning flats in 4-8 feet of water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Sandy transitions near weed edges in 7-12 feet of water	Deep rock-to-sand transitions near points and channel edges
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Docks providing cover and shade near spawning areas, particularly productive for larger females	Ledges in 10-15 foot range serving as staging areas for pre-spawn fish
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Shallow bays with stumps and submerged vegetation, particularly on the east side	Complex cover combinations where weedlines meet docks
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Protected shallow bays and coves with firm bottom composition	Areas adjacent to docks and shallow weed edges in 2-6 foot depth
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Sandy flats adjacent to vegetation lines in 5-8 feet of water	Protected points with mixed sand/gravel bottom near deeper water access
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Weed edges and lines, particularly those adjacent to deeper water	Docks providing shade and structure
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Docks with adjacent weedlines, particularly those creating complex cover combinations	Stump fields on the east side of the lake
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Weed edges in 8-15 foot depth range, especially near points and coves	Dock structures with nearby deep water access
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Sand-vegetation transitions in 7-12 feet of water	Points and ledges adjacent to spawning bays
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Docks with adjacent weed lines, especially where vegetation meets dock structures	Submerged vegetation edges in 8-15 foot depth range
Summer	Muskie	Weedlines adjacent to deeper water, especially those intersecting with docks	Complex cover combinations of stumps and submerged vegetation
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Weed edges in 8-15 feet of water, especially near points and coves	Dock areas providing shade and structure, particularly those adjacent to deeper water
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Sand-vegetation transitions in 7-12 feet of water, especially near points	Deep ledges and drop-offs adjacent to feeding areas
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Main lake points adjacent to deep water, especially those with submerged vegetation	Creek channel swings near residential docks
Fall	Muskie	Deep weedline edges adjacent to points, especially where they meet dock structures	Stump fields on the east side of the lake, particularly near depth changes
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep weed edges in 15-20 foot range	Dock areas with access to deeper water
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Sand-vegetation transitions in 7-15 feet of water where perch congregate	Deep ledges and drop-offs adjacent to feeding flats
Winter	Muskie	Deep weedline edges adjacent to stump fields, particularly on the east side of the lake	Points and inside turns where deep water meets shallow feeding flats
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep weed edges in 15-25 foot range, especially near points and ledges	Deeper dock areas with nearby access to deeper water
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Deep basin areas adjacent to weed edges in 15-25 foot range	Humps and ledges with nearby deep water access

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in and around vegetation	Crawfish becoming more active in warming waters
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Muskie	Bluegill concentrating around shallow cover	Yellow Perch actively moving in shallow to mid-depth zones
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small invertebrates emerging with warming water	Small minnows congregating in warming shallows
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch holding in weed edge areas	Small baitfish transitioning between winter and spring patterns
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill gathering in shallow spawning areas	Perch active in and around vegetated areas
Spring (Spawn)	Muskie	Perch congregating in spawning areas	Bluegill in shallow cover
Spring (Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small insects and larvae	Tiny crustaceans
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch concentrated near weed edges	Small baitfish moving shallow with warming trends
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill concentrated around shallow cover and weed edges	Yellow Perch relating to boulder fields and deeper structure
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Muskie	Bluegill concentrated around dock structures	Yellow Perch in transition areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Panfish / Bluegill	Small insects and larvae near vegetation	Young-of-year baitfish beginning to emerge
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Perch concentrating along weed edges	Small baitfish relating to vegetation
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill - primary forage based on recent reports	Perch - secondary forage noted in lake profile
Summer	Muskie	Crappie, particularly around vegetated areas	Bass, as indicated by catch patterns
Summer	Panfish / Bluegill	Small insects and larvae in vegetation	Young-of-year perch near weed edges
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Perch actively feeding in and around weed edges	Crayfish on sand-rock transitions and vegetation edges
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill congregating around remaining vegetation	Schooling baitfish in creek arms and coves
Fall	Muskie	Yellow Perch schooling in larger numbers near structure	Bluegill concentrating near remaining vegetation
Fall	Panfish / Bluegill	Small invertebrates and zooplankton	Remaining aquatic insects
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Perch concentrating near vegetation edges	Small baitfish schools in transition areas
Winter	Muskie	Yellow Perch suspending near structure	Crappie schools in deeper water
Winter	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic insects and larvae	Micro invertebrates
Ice	Panfish / Bluegill	Small aquatic invertebrates and zooplankton	Juvenile perch

Bait Colors by Season for Silver Lake

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