How to Fish W Kerr Scott Reservoir: Best Patterns & Techniques

W Kerr Scott Reservoir

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: May 14, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on W Kerr Scott Reservoir

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	48-58	Pre-spawn bass are actively feeding while staging near spawning areas, utilizing transitional structures between deep winter areas and shallow spawning flats Fish are showing increased activity in the 50-55°F range, moving up to feed during warming trends and pulling back during cold fronts	Rip rap banks near spawning flats, particularly those with deeper water access Main lake and secondary points that provide staging areas Laydowns in protected areas, especially those near deeper water	Spinnerbaits worked parallel to rip rap and cover with moderate retrieve Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses, especially around points and transition areas Bladed Jigs worked around laydowns and cover	Bluegill in shallow areas near cover Baitfish (shad) suspended near points and structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	55-65	Pre-spawn spotted bass staging on transition areas between wintering and spawning grounds, actively feeding to build energy reserves Fish moving from deeper winter haunts to shallower staging areas, particularly active during warming trends	Main lake points adjacent to spawning pockets, especially those with rock transitions Secondary points in major creek arms with access to deeper water Bridge pilings and riprap near spawning coves	Bladed Jigs worked along point transitions and through staging areas Hard Jerkbaits suspended over points and near bridge pilings Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along rocky banks and point transitions	Shad schools suspending near structure Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	46-50	Transitioning from winter areas to pre-spawn staging points, actively feeding during warming trends Relating strongly to hard structure and following baitfish schools in 46-50°F water	Main lake and secondary points with rock content Wind-blown points creating current breaks Transition areas between winter deep water and spawning flats	Hard Jerkbaits with long pauses between twitches Blade Baits worked slowly along point contours Tubes dragged on rocky points	Blueback Herring Shad	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	52-65	Striped bass are actively transitioning from winter patterns to pre-spawn feeding, following schools of blueback herring as water temperatures rise. Fish are becoming more aggressive and moving into shallower water. Fish are staging near spawning areas but making frequent feeding moves to intercept bait schools, particularly during wind-generated current situations.	Wind-blown main lake points adjacent to spawning tributaries Bridge pilings where current concentrates baitfish Creek channel edges where fish stage between feeding periods	Umbrella Rigs worked along channel edges and points to trigger reaction strikes Hard Jerkbaits worked aggressively in the upper water column around bait schools Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) slow-rolled near structure during lower light conditions	Blueback Herring staging for their own spawn Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas Small baitfish pushed up by warming water temperatures	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	58-68	Bass are actively moving into shallow spawning areas, particularly around laydowns and protected shoreline areas Fish showing aggressive feeding behavior in shallow water, especially during cloudy conditions and early morning Males actively guarding nests while females move between shallow and slightly deeper staging areas	Shallow laydowns and wooden cover near spawning flats Protected shoreline areas in coves Secondary points leading into spawning pockets	Buzzbaits during cloudy conditions and early morning Shakey Heads worked slowly off the bank Soft Jerkbaits for suspended fish between spawning areas	Crawfish moving actively in shallow areas Shallow-oriented minnows Bluegill beginning to move shallow	Natural Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	58-68	Spotted bass are in pre-spawn to spawning mode, with males preparing and guarding nests in shallow areas while females stage nearby Fish are moving from winter areas to spawning flats, particularly active during morning and evening periods Males become territorial and aggressive around nest sites, while females make periodic movements between deeper staging areas and shallow spawning zones	Protected pockets and coves with hard bottom, especially near points Secondary points leading into spawning bays Bridge pilings and laydowns in 2-8 foot depth range	Shakey Heads worked slowly around spawning areas and cover Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) targeting visible cover and potential bed areas Spinnerbaits worked along transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy Shad schools moving into warmer, shallow waters Small bluegill and perch around shallow cover	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	55-65	Smallmouth bass are transitioning to spawning areas, primarily focusing on rocky flats and secondary points in 2-8 feet of water Males actively guarding nests while females stage on nearby deeper structure, making periodic moves to spawning areas Aggressive territorial behavior during nest defense, with increased reaction strikes to threats near beds	Protected rocky flats in coves with pea gravel or small rock substrate Secondary points leading into spawning bays Bridge pilings and rip rap in spawning depth zones Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water	Tubes worked slowly around potential bed sites Ned Rigs for sight fishing identified beds Soft Jerkbaits for targeting staging females Drop Shot with finesse presentations for wary fish	Blueback Herring moving shallow for their own spawn Small crayfish emerging from winter habitat Juvenile shad in spawning bays	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	58-68	Striped bass are actively moving into tributary arms and upper lake sections for spawning, often staging in pre-spawn areas near deeper channels Fish are schooling aggressively and feeding heavily on blueback herring before and after spawning activities	Wind-blown main lake points adjacent to spawning tributaries Bridge pilings near deep water access Creek channel edges in tributary arms	Umbrella Rigs worked through suspended schools Hard Jerkbaits worked slowly along points Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) for targeting pre-spawn fish	Blueback Herring gathering for their own spawn Shad schools in tributary arms Small baitfish in creek channels	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	67-72	Post-spawn largemouth bass are actively feeding to recover energy, focusing on shallow to mid-depth structure during morning and evening periods Fish are transitioning from spawning areas to early summer patterns, utilizing points and man-made structure as primary feeding zones	Bridge pilings and rip rap areas, particularly those adjacent to deeper water Brush piles in 7-12 foot depth range Main lake and secondary points with access to deeper water	Wacky Rigs worked slowly around vertical structure Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along rip rap and points Spinnerbaits around brush piles and during cloudy conditions	Shad - primary forage based on recent reports Blueback Herring - particularly active during morning and evening periods Crawfish - active in rocky areas and rip rap	Green Pumpkin Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	72-80	Spotted bass are actively feeding in shallow zones during early morning, focusing on shad schools near cover as evidenced by topwater success Fish are maintaining positions near laydowns and other shoreline cover, showing post-spawn recovery behavior while remaining aggressive	Laydowns and fallen timber in 2-6 feet of water, especially those near deeper water access Main lake points with wind exposure for active feeding periods Shallow brush piles adjacent to spawning pockets	Hard Topwater (Prop) worked aggressively around shallow cover during morning hours Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) targeting areas between cover pieces Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) worked methodically through laydowns and brush	Shad schools gathering near shallow cover Crawfish active around laydowns and woody cover	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	58-68	Actively feeding in post-spawn recovery phase, targeting blueback herring and shad in transition areas between spawning flats and summer haunts Moving between shallow and mid-depth zones throughout the day, with increased activity during wind-generated current on points	Secondary points with transitions from rock to deeper water Bridge pilings and rip rap areas adjacent to deeper water Wind-blown main lake points with good current breaks	Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) worked along depth transitions Tubes dragged and hopped on rocky points Hard Jerkbaits worked with longer pauses near baitfish schools Shakey Heads worked slowly around bridge pilings and rip rap	Blueback Herring schooling in transition areas Shad moving into post-spawn areas Crawfish emerging on rocky structures	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	62-72	Post-spawn stripers are actively feeding to recover energy, following schools of blueback herring in the water column. They are most active during low-light periods and wind-driven conditions. Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to deeper main lake structures, using points and channel edges as migration routes.	Wind-blown main lake points adjacent to deeper water Bridge pilings and associated channel edges Creek channel intersections with the main lake	Umbrella Rigs worked along depth transitions to target actively feeding fish Hard Jerkbaits worked slowly around structure and points Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) presented parallel to channel edges	Blueback Herring schooling in the upper water column Shad congregating around points and structure	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	80-90	Bass are establishing summer patterns with early morning/late evening shallow feeding windows and moving deeper during hot midday periods Fish are relating heavily to cover (laydowns, brush) near depth changes, using these areas as ambush points	Laydowns adjacent to deeper water, especially in 7-9 foot depth range Secondary points with access to deeper water Flooded brush in creek arms	Hard Topwater (Walking) during early morning/late evening periods Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') along depth transitions Shakey Heads for tough midday periods	Surface-oriented baitfish (based on topwater success) Crawfish (evidenced by success of bottom-oriented presentations)	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Summer	Spotted Bass	79-85	Spotted bass actively schooling and feeding during morning and evening periods, with increased activity around wind-blown points and bridge structures Utilizing both shallow cover (docks, laydowns) and main lake structure (points) throughout the day, showing typical summer pattern movements from shallow to deeper water as sun intensifies	Main lake and secondary points, especially those exposed to wind Bridge pilings and surrounding rip rap Docks and laydowns in coves and along shoreline	Drop Shot with finesse presentations around cover and structure Wacky Rigs around bridge pilings and shallow cover Medium Diving Crankbaits on windy points Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for schooling fish and dock coverage	Pelagic baitfish (shad/herring) evidenced by successful shad-imitating lures and schooling activity Crawfish around rocky areas and cover, indicated by success of green pumpkin soft plastics	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	68-82	Smallmouth bass transition to deeper main lake structure during summer heat, actively feeding during dawn/dusk periods Fish suspend near baitfish schools around secondary points and bridge pilings during midday Exhibit aggressive feeding behavior when wind creates current on main lake points	Deep main lake points with rock content adjacent to baitfish schools Bridge pilings with nearby deep water access Wind-blown secondary points with rock or riprap	Drop Shot with finesse baits worked slowly near structure Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+) along deep points and bridge pilings Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for suspended fish following baitfish	Blueback Herring schooling in open water Shad congregating around structure Crawfish active on rocky structure	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Summer	Striped Bass	75-85	Striped bass actively feeding on the surface during early morning, then moving deeper as temperatures rise and sun gets higher Fish are schooling and actively chasing bait in open water, particularly during low light periods During midday heat, stripers seeking thermal refuge near the thermocline, suspending in cooler water	Open water areas with surface activity at dawn Wind-blown points where current concentrates baitfish Bridge pilings and deep structure near thermocline depth	Hard Jerkbaits cast into surface feeding activity Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) worked through suspended fish Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') along thermocline edges	Blueback Herring schooling near surface Shad suspended in the water column	Natural Shad Colors Purple Colors Metallic Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for W Kerr Scott Reservoir

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	58-72	Bass actively feeding on baitfish schools in shallow water during late evening hours, with a secondary morning feeding window Fish holding tight to laydown structures during mid-day, especially in wind-blown pockets	Wind-blown pockets with laydowns and brush piles Secondary points with natural wood cover Shallow bays where baitfish schools are present	Structure Jigs worked slowly around laydowns and brush Buzzbaits during low-light periods when fish are actively feeding Shakey Heads for a finesse approach during tough midday periods	Schooling baitfish (shad and blueback herring) Crawfish in and around woody cover	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Spotted Bass	62-72	Actively feeding on baitfish schools around points and ledges, showing increased aggression in cooling fall temperatures Most active during late morning periods as water warms, transitioning between deeper and shallower zones	Secondary points with prominent ledges, especially those adjacent to deeper water Main lake points with wind-generated current Brush piles and laydowns near transitional areas	Umbrella Rigs worked along point contours and over ledges Drop Shot with finesse baits for pressured fish on structure Spinnerbaits on windy points when bait is present	Shad schools congregating around points Crawfish in rocky areas and around cover	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	52-68	Actively feeding on baitfish schools (blueback herring and shad) in preparation for winter, following bait to creek arms and coves Moving between deeper main lake points and secondary points based on bait movement and weather conditions Increasingly aggressive feeding during cold fronts and wind-blown conditions	Wind-blown main lake points with deep water access Secondary points near creek channel intersections Bridge pilings and rip rap areas adjacent to deep water	Hard Jerkbaits worked with longer pauses on point transitions Drop Shot targeting suspended fish near structure Blade Baits worked vertically through bait schools	Blueback Herring schooling in creek arms and around points Shad congregating in coves and around structure	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Striped Bass	58-72	Striped bass actively chase blueback herring in the cooling water, often corralling bait against points and creek channels Fish are more likely to feed throughout the day as water temperatures moderate, with increased activity during wind-driven current periods	Wind-blown main lake points where current concentrates baitfish Creek channel intersections with the main lake Bridge pilings where bait schools gather in current	Umbrella Rigs worked through bait schools in open water Hard Jerkbaits worked aggressively around points Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') when fish are holding deeper near structure	Blueback Herring schooling in large pods Shad moving into creek arms	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	42-48	Largemouth bass are actively feeding on blueback herring in shallow flooded brush areas, taking advantage of baitfish concentrations in 45°F water Fish are positioning around wood cover in protected areas, using these as ambush points for targeting passing baitfish schools	Shallow flooded brush in protected coves and pockets Secondary points with wood cover near deeper water Bridge pilings and riprap in wind-protected areas	Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') worked slowly around cover Lipless Crankbaits worked through brush tops Bladed Jigs slow-rolled near cover	Blueback Herring schooling in shallow brush areas Shad concentrated in protected pockets Crawfish emerging during warmer winter days	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Spotted Bass	45-55	Spotted bass are schooling on deeper main lake structure, following baitfish schools and suspending at varying depths More active during warmer winter days, moving shallower during afternoon temperature peaks Feeding periods are less frequent but more concentrated, with fish often grouping around high-percentage areas	Deep points adjacent to creek channels, especially those with bridge pilings Brush piles in 15-25 foot range near channel swings Wind-protected rocky banks that warm up during afternoon sun	Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly around deeper structure Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended fish Underspins paired with soft swimbaits when fish are actively chasing shad	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water Smaller crawfish in rocky areas during warmer periods Small bluegill around brush piles and bridge pilings	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	40-45	Suspending near secondary points in 15-25 foot depth range, making periodic feeding movements to ambush prey Relating strongly to structure and exhibiting less aggressive feeding patterns due to colder water temperatures	Secondary points with access to deeper water Brush piles near drop-offs in 15-25 foot range Rocky transition areas between points and deeper basins	Hard Jerkbaits worked with long pauses (10-15 seconds) between twitches Blade Baits worked vertically through suspended fish Drop Shot with small profile baits worked slowly near structure	Blueback Herring suspending in deeper water Shad schools concentrated near structure	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Striped Bass	45-55	Stripers are schooling in deeper water following blueback herring, with most active feeding during stable weather patterns Fish are less active but will opportunistically feed on concentrated bait schools, especially during warming trends	Deep bridge pilings where bait schools congregate Main lake points adjacent to deep water Wind-blown areas where current positions baitfish	Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Umbrella Rigs Trolling Deep (20'+)	Blueback Herring Shad Small Baitfish Schools	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in W Kerr Scott Reservoir

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Rip rap banks near spawning flats, particularly those with deeper water access	Main lake and secondary points that provide staging areas
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Main lake points adjacent to spawning pockets, especially those with rock transitions	Secondary points in major creek arms with access to deeper water
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Main lake and secondary points with rock content	Wind-blown points creating current breaks
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Wind-blown main lake points adjacent to spawning tributaries	Bridge pilings where current concentrates baitfish
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shallow laydowns and wooden cover near spawning flats	Protected shoreline areas in coves
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Protected pockets and coves with hard bottom, especially near points	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Protected rocky flats in coves with pea gravel or small rock substrate	Secondary points leading into spawning bays
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	Wind-blown main lake points adjacent to spawning tributaries	Bridge pilings near deep water access
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bridge pilings and rip rap areas, particularly those adjacent to deeper water	Brush piles in 7-12 foot depth range
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Laydowns and fallen timber in 2-6 feet of water, especially those near deeper water access	Main lake points with wind exposure for active feeding periods
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Secondary points with transitions from rock to deeper water	Bridge pilings and rip rap areas adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Wind-blown main lake points adjacent to deeper water	Bridge pilings and associated channel edges
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Laydowns adjacent to deeper water, especially in 7-9 foot depth range	Secondary points with access to deeper water
Summer	Spotted Bass	Main lake and secondary points, especially those exposed to wind	Bridge pilings and surrounding rip rap
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Deep main lake points with rock content adjacent to baitfish schools	Bridge pilings with nearby deep water access
Summer	Striped Bass	Open water areas with surface activity at dawn	Wind-blown points where current concentrates baitfish
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Wind-blown pockets with laydowns and brush piles	Secondary points with natural wood cover
Fall	Spotted Bass	Secondary points with prominent ledges, especially those adjacent to deeper water	Main lake points with wind-generated current
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Wind-blown main lake points with deep water access	Secondary points near creek channel intersections
Fall	Striped Bass	Wind-blown main lake points where current concentrates baitfish	Creek channel intersections with the main lake
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Shallow flooded brush in protected coves and pockets	Secondary points with wood cover near deeper water
Winter	Spotted Bass	Deep points adjacent to creek channels, especially those with bridge pilings	Brush piles in 15-25 foot range near channel swings
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Secondary points with access to deeper water	Brush piles near drop-offs in 15-25 foot range
Winter	Striped Bass	Deep bridge pilings where bait schools congregate	Main lake points adjacent to deep water

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Bluegill in shallow areas near cover	Baitfish (shad) suspended near points and structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad schools suspending near structure	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Blueback Herring	Shad
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring staging for their own spawn	Shad schools congregating in pre-spawn areas
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Crawfish moving actively in shallow areas	Shallow-oriented minnows
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Crawfish emerging from winter dormancy	Shad schools moving into warmer, shallow waters
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Blueback Herring moving shallow for their own spawn	Small crayfish emerging from winter habitat
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring gathering for their own spawn	Shad schools in tributary arms
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Shad - primary forage based on recent reports	Blueback Herring - particularly active during morning and evening periods
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Shad schools gathering near shallow cover	Crawfish active around laydowns and woody cover
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in transition areas	Shad moving into post-spawn areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in the upper water column	Shad congregating around points and structure
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Surface-oriented baitfish (based on topwater success)	Crawfish (evidenced by success of bottom-oriented presentations)
Summer	Spotted Bass	Pelagic baitfish (shad/herring) evidenced by successful shad-imitating lures and schooling activity	Crawfish around rocky areas and cover, indicated by success of green pumpkin soft plastics
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in open water	Shad congregating around structure
Summer	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring schooling near surface	Shad suspended in the water column
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Schooling baitfish (shad and blueback herring)	Crawfish in and around woody cover
Fall	Spotted Bass	Shad schools congregating around points	Crawfish in rocky areas and around cover
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in creek arms and around points	Shad congregating in coves and around structure
Fall	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in large pods	Shad moving into creek arms
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Blueback Herring schooling in shallow brush areas	Shad concentrated in protected pockets
Winter	Spotted Bass	Shad schools concentrated in deeper water	Smaller crawfish in rocky areas during warmer periods
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Blueback Herring suspending in deeper water	Shad schools concentrated near structure
Winter	Striped Bass	Blueback Herring	Shad

Bait Colors by Season for W Kerr Scott Reservoir

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors Metallic Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Shad Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Light Neutral Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Light Neutral Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Striped Bass	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Largemouth Bass	Green Pumpkin Natural Shad Colors Chartreuse Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Spotted Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors Green Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Striped Bass	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Summer	Largemouth Bass	Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Summer	Spotted Bass	Natural Craw Colors Natural Shad Colors Light Neutral Colors
Summer	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Summer	Striped Bass	Natural Shad Colors Purple Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Largemouth Bass	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Fall	Spotted Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Fall	Striped Bass	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Largemouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors
Winter	Spotted Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals
Winter	Smallmouth Bass	Natural Shad Colors Natural Baitfish Colors
Winter	Striped Bass	Natural Shad Colors Metallic Colors Natural Baitfish Colors