 Early ice is my favorite time to venture out after the walleyes. Obviously safety is number one, but catching walleyes is number one and a half. I fish all season long, so I am well aware of which spots are holding fish just before the lakes ice-over. These are the spots I will try to get to first but like I said, safety is number one. Ideally you will find a “spot” that is no further than 75 yards from shore on a point or some other fish magnet. I typically check the ice daily with my chisel to insure good, strong ice. Once I am on the “spot” I will drill with my Mora hand auger to keep stealthy and quiet. I don’t like to drill too many holes during this early ice period because of the potential for flooding. This is where my Polar Vision comes in handy; it’s nice to know the exact depth before drilling. Depending upon the structure, the 16-28 foot “depth zone” is a good one for me. I will start deep and work my way up as the sun starts to drop. I am getting excited just writing this, come on ice!
Be safe, have fun and catch some fish,
Walleye Dan
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