{"id":1148,"date":"2016-02-18T10:44:11","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T16:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/?p=1148"},"modified":"2024-04-05T10:23:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T15:23:24","slug":"leech-lake-ice-fishing-walleye-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/leech-lake-ice-fishing-walleye-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Leech Lake Ice Fishing: Walleye Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While most anglers will be seeking a prize Eelpout in the coming days, Leech Lakes large Walleye population can provide you with the perfect opportunity to stock up on fresh fish this winter. While we hope everyone gets their fill of Eelpout; it\u2019s best not to put all your minnows in one bucket. So with that we would like to make sure you come prepared to maximize your fishing potential with some tips, tricks, and equipment for targeting Walleye while you\u2019re out on the ice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0160rs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1149\" title=\"IMG_0160rs\" src=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/IMG_0160rs-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with walleye\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Walleye Fishing Tips, Tricks and Equipment:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use Light Lines: By using light fishing lines you\u2019ll get less drag. This lets the walleyes suck in your bait and more importantly the hook it\u2019s attached to, and prevents you from getting short strikes. We have found Walleyes tend to be picky but impatient eaters, thus when they come across a suitable meal, they inhale their prey and if this flow is prevented you will get short strikes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t Forget About Minnows: These are one among the best baits to use when catching walleyes, especially in cool and clear. 3inch 5inch minnows are sufficient when hooked appropriately behind the dorsal fins or through their lips by #1 to #4 hooks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jigging Poles: While not as convenient as a tip up if you\u2019re looking to pull up Walleye, you\u2019re going to want to bring some jigging poles, 32\u201d inchers with recoil guides are the best option if you are serious about filling that fridge. While using jigging poles means a more involved ice fishing experience, you will be rewarded for your efforts, pull your fill up Friday and enjoy all the other activities the Eelpout Festival has to offer the rest of the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/jig-poles.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1150\" title=\"jig poles\" src=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/jig-poles-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Guy with jig pole and walleye\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Right Spot: Get to know the layout of <a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/fishing\/leech-lake-map.htm\">Leech Lake<\/a> if you don\u2019t already, Walleye have the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fishingleechlake.com\/fishing.htm\">heaviest presence<\/a> in Walker Bay, Walker Narrows and Agency Bay. You will also get good results on point, breaks and other mid-lake humps. Keep close to the bottom, and most importantly get your spot early, the lake fills up quick.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Know What to Keep:<\/p>\n<p>In terms of fish size and what you are allowed to keep, Leech Lake has special regulations that vary from much of the rest of the state. On Leech Lake, all walleye from 20-26\u201d must be released and one over 26\u201d is allowed in possession, total possession limit of four. For more info, check out the DNR\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/lakefind\/lake.html?id=11020300\">Lake Finder<\/a>\u201d for notes and data on the lake.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/map_res1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1151\" title=\"map_res1\" src=\"https:\/\/leechlake.org\/wp-lib\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/map_res1-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"Leech Lake Map\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eelpoutfestival\/\">Eelpout Festival<\/a>, and remember just because you\u2019re targeting walleye at some of your holes doesn\u2019t mean you will miss out on a prize Eelpout, they tend to have somewhat similar biting and location habits to Walleye in the winter on Leech Lake.<\/p>\n<p>See you on the Ice!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While most anglers will be seeking a prize Eelpout in the coming days, Leech Lakes large Walleye population can provide you with the perfect opportunity to stock up on fresh fish this winter. 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