Freshwater Lure Guide
Trolling Spoon
Category: spoonBest temp: 42–65°FBest seasons: Summer, Spring, Fall
About the Trolling Spoon
A thin, lightweight spoon designed to be trolled behind a boat at controlled speeds. The wide wobble at slow speeds perfectly imitates a dying baitfish, and the flash carries through deep water. Used with downriggers or lead core line for precise depth control when targeting suspended fish. This is the primary open-water technique for walleye, lake trout, and salmon across the Great Lakes and northern lakes.
Best Conditions
Water Temp
42–65°F
Best Seasons
Summer, Spring, Fall
Water Clarity
clear, stained
Best Weather
sunny, overcast
Color Guide
Silver/Blue
Clear water, alewife
Gold/Orange
Stained, overcast
Hammered Copper
Low light, deep
Target Species
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