What is the best depth for ice fishing walleye?

between 10 and 20 feet
Tip #4: The Best Depth to Ice Fish for Walleye In clear lakes, you will find walleyes between 10 and 20 feet (3-6 meters). This deeper location should be near the steep underwater incline where the water is 3 – 6 feet deep (1-2 meters).

What size lures for ice fishing walleye?

While the larger #5, #7 and #9 sizes work great for walleyes and other large fish, the smaller #2 and #3 work amazingly well for perch. When the walleye bite gets tough for me, I downsize to the small sizes for perch, though I recommend modifying it with a larger treble hook versus the one that comes from the factory.

What depth do you fish walleye in the winter?

During early winter you should fish for walleye close to shore in 4-8 feet of water. Look for spots that attract many bait fish, since this is where the walleye will also be feeding. Very often these are areas with weeds that provide lots of cover and food for the bait fish.

How far off the walleye do you ice fish?

Baits can be set within 6 inches of the bottom, even half that, which is often where the bait should be when Walleyes are only slightly active.

Should I use a leader for walleye ice fishing?

Generally, it’s always a good idea to use a fluorocarbon leader when targeting walleye, especially in clear water conditions. If the water you are fishing contains bigger pike and muskies, you should use a slightly thicker fluorocarbon leader of 10-15lb and 2-3 feet.

What’s the best time of day to catch walleye?

morning
Generally, the best time to fish for Walleye is early morning and late evening. When the sun is high at midday, Walleye move deeper and hold tightly to shade providing Cover. During periods of low light however, Walleye will move in shallow to feed on baitfish holding close to shore.

What time of day is best for ice fishing?

Many experienced ice anglers agree that ice fishing is best during the first couple hours after sunrise and for about two hours before and after sunset. Every lake is different and each type of fish has unique habits that could make the bite good all day.

What depth should a walleye be?

Walleye are generally caught between 10-40 Ft. A typical mid-sized lake in the Midwest would likely hold Walleye between the depths of 10-15 Ft. during the Spring, 15-25 Ft. transitioning to Summer, 25-40 Ft.