Where are walleyes in January?
The coldest part of winter puts most walleyes in main basins of lakes and reservoirs, using deeper areas than they did during early winter or than they will toward the end of the ice season. Deep, of course, is a relative term, and mid-winter depths vary pretty dramatically from one lake to another.
Where are walleye in late winter?
Moving water is like a siren’s song to late-winter walleyes. Look for late-ice walleyes to be drawn to wherever creeks or streams enter natural lakes. Even subtle flows like drainage ditches can attract pre-spawn walleyes and adjacent flats in the main lake can be hotspots.
Is walleye fishing good in the winter?
Walleye on the lakes around home go deep in the wintertime and are tough to catch. Plus, during the coldest winters our lakes freeze just thick enough to prevent getting a boat on the water. The best winter walleye fishing I have experienced is below dams on the Mississippi River north of St. Louis, Mo.
Can you catch walleye in January?
During the end of January and the month of February, walleye fishing can be tough. The anglers who enjoy fishing for walleyes and sauger will fish the larger rivers during this time. As long as there’s moving water and a good current, you can fish these northwestern waters all year.
Do walleye bite when it’s cold?
Great catches of walleyes can be made not only because high numbers of fish are concentrated in relatively small areas, but because the species bites rather well in cold water. In water temperatures often measured in the 30s, it’s usually necessary to get your offering right in front of the fish and present it slowly.
Do walleye move shallow at night in winter?
During mid winter you’ll find the walleye in deep water of 30-40 feet during the day, and in more shallow water of 10-25 feet at dusk and at night.
Are there any walleyes on ice in January?
If you plan to be ice fishing walleyes this January this is a must read. January in Minnesota means plenty of ice fishing walleyes and there are many great opportunities available for doing some serious pole bending.
What to do with walleyes this time of year?
Shoreline structure is the answer this time of year; gravel shorelines, spawning sections where rivers and streams run in. Better yet, is to have pressure ridge in this area, because pressure ridges create as much structure below the water as you see above the water. These areas hold the baitfish during the late ice phase.”
When do walleyes spawn in northern Minnesota?
Late Ice: Late ice where Scott lives (Northern Minnesota) can run all the way into April. He looks for pre-spawn areas this time of year. Scott’s theory, “The walleyes already have spawn in mind.
Where to find walleyes in hard water season?
Walleye anglers have more options now than at any other time during the hard water season and can be a real mixed bag from the first of the month to the end. Basically; active fish can be found from shallow to deep and are ready and willing to co-operate if you know the where and the when.
