Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
Published: Updated:
How to Fish Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
Synthesized from 1 angler reports
Eagles Nest Lake Number Three produces Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, and more. Below are season-by-season fishing patterns by species.
Spring
Spring (Pre-Spawn) Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
For spring (pre-spawn) walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three, work blade baits worked slowly along transition areas around wind-swept points with rocky substrate with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 42-52°F. Staging in pre-spawn areas, moving from winter depths to shallower transition zones Actively feeding during low-light periods, especially around points and shallow flats Becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, with females preparing for spawn
Shop walleye baits for Eagles Nest Lake Number Three →See full pattern▾
| Water temp | 42-52°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Staging in pre-spawn areas, moving from winter depths to shallower transition zones Actively feeding during low-light periods, especially around points and shallow flats Becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, with females preparing for spawn |
| Key locations | Wind-swept points with rocky substrate; Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water; Tributary mouths and current areas |
| Best techniques | Blade Baits worked slowly along transition areas; Live Bait Rigs with minnows near bottom; Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with jigs and minnows |
| Forage | Small minnows gathering in warming shallows, Young-of-year perch in transitional areas, Shiners moving to spawning areas |
| Structure | Wind-swept points with rocky substrate, Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
Spring (Spawn) Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
For spring (spawn) walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three, work live bait rigs worked slowly along bottom transitions around rocky points and gravel shorelines with good current flow with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 42-50°F. Walleye are moving into shallow areas (2-6 feet) with hard bottom or gravel for spawning, particularly active during dawn and dusk periods Males arrive first and stay longer in spawning areas, while females move in briefly to deposit eggs and return to slightly deeper water
Shop walleye baits for Eagles Nest Lake Number Three →See full pattern▾
| Water temp | 42-50°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Walleye are moving into shallow areas (2-6 feet) with hard bottom or gravel for spawning, particularly active during dawn and dusk periods Males arrive first and stay longer in spawning areas, while females move in briefly to deposit eggs and return to slightly deeper water |
| Key locations | Rocky points and gravel shorelines with good current flow; Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water; Protected bays with firm bottom composition |
| Best techniques | Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom transitions; Blade Baits worked with slow, vertical presentations; Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved steadily near bottom |
| Forage | Small Minnows, Young of Year Perch, Small Shiners |
| Structure | Rocky points and gravel shorelines with good current flow, Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
Spring (Post-Spawn) Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
For spring (post-spawn) walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three, work live bait rigs worked slowly along transition areas and emerging weed edges around transition areas between spawning bays and main lake points, particularly where emerging vegetation meets deeper water with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 48-62°F. Post-spawn walleyes are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily during dawn and dusk periods, with increased activity during cloudy conditions Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer locations, following forage and relating to emerging weed growth
Shop walleye baits for Eagles Nest Lake Number Three →See full pattern▾
| Water temp | 48-62°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Post-spawn walleyes are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily during dawn and dusk periods, with increased activity during cloudy conditions Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer locations, following forage and relating to emerging weed growth |
| Key locations | Transition areas between spawning bays and main lake points, particularly where emerging vegetation meets deeper water; Rocky points and shoreline areas adjacent to deeper water, especially on wind-blown shores; Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot depth range where clarity allows light penetration |
| Best techniques | Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transition areas and emerging weed edges; Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) with steady retrieves parallel to structure; Jig and Minnow combinations bounced along bottom structure |
| Forage | Perch moving into emerging weed growth, Small minnows congregating around newly establishing vegetation, Juvenile baitfish schools in transition areas |
| Structure | Transition areas between spawning bays and main lake points, particularly where emerging vegetation meets deeper water, Rocky points and shoreline areas adjacent to deeper water, especially on wind-blown shores |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
Summer
Summer Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
For summer walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three, work finesse hair jigs worked slowly over vegetation edges around submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds top out with dark neutrals baits. Water temps run 65-75°F. Walleye are suspending near weed edges during summer, actively feeding during lower light conditions with the moderate water clarity (8.9ft Secchi) Fish are relating to submerged vegetation edges as primary ambush points, showing preference for finesse presentations
Shop walleye baits for Eagles Nest Lake Number Three →See full pattern▾
| Water temp | 65-75°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Walleye are suspending near weed edges during summer, actively feeding during lower light conditions with the moderate water clarity (8.9ft Secchi) Fish are relating to submerged vegetation edges as primary ambush points, showing preference for finesse presentations |
| Key locations | Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds top out; Complex points with vegetation where wind creates feeding opportunities; Transition zones between vegetation and rocky structure, especially near deeper water access |
| Best techniques | Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly over vegetation edges; Live Bait Rigs along weed edges during prime feeding periods; Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water and finding active fish |
| Forage | Young-of-year perch relating to weed edges, Small baitfish suspended in vegetation, Crayfish along bottom transitions near vegetation |
| Structure | Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds top out, Complex points with vegetation where wind creates feeding opportunities |
| Bait colors | Dark Neutrals, Natural Baitfish Colors, Natural Craw Colors |
Fall
Fall Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
For fall walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three, work vertical jigging mid depth (10-19') around deep weed edges adjacent to main lake points (8-12 feet) with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 48-62°F. Transitioning to deeper structures as water cools, with aggressive feeding periods during low-light conditions Moving between deep main-lake points and adjacent weed edges, following baitfish schools Becoming more structure-oriented, concentrating around sharp breaks and rocky points
Shop walleye baits for Eagles Nest Lake Number Three →See full pattern▾
| Water temp | 48-62°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Transitioning to deeper structures as water cools, with aggressive feeding periods during low-light conditions Moving between deep main-lake points and adjacent weed edges, following baitfish schools Becoming more structure-oriented, concentrating around sharp breaks and rocky points |
| Key locations | Deep weed edges adjacent to main lake points (8-12 feet); Rocky points with access to deeper water; Sharp breaks near shoreline complexes; Submerged vegetation edges where remaining green weeds exist |
| Best techniques | Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'); Large Hair Jigs (Preacher); Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12'); Blade Baits |
| Forage | Yellow Perch, Juvenile Whitefish, Small Suckers |
| Structure | Deep weed edges adjacent to main lake points (8-12 feet), Rocky points with access to deeper water |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
Winter & Ice
Winter Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
For winter walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three, work blade baits worked vertically along breaks with short hops around deep breaks adjacent to submerged vegetation edges in 12-15 foot range with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 38-45°F. Walleye are actively feeding during low-light periods, particularly around twilight hours, and suspending near steep breaks during the day Fish are seeking out warmer water zones and concentrating around structure that provides both cover and access to forage
Shop walleye baits for Eagles Nest Lake Number Three →See full pattern▾
| Water temp | 38-45°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Walleye are actively feeding during low-light periods, particularly around twilight hours, and suspending near steep breaks during the day Fish are seeking out warmer water zones and concentrating around structure that provides both cover and access to forage |
| Key locations | Deep breaks adjacent to submerged vegetation edges in 12-15 foot range; Protected bays with rock-to-mud transitions; Points and inside turns with access to deeper water |
| Best techniques | Blade Baits worked vertically along breaks with short hops; Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with controlled lifts and drops; Live Bait Rigs with slow dragging presentations |
| Forage | Young-of-year perch schooling near vegetation edges, Small baitfish concentrating in warmer water pockets, Benthic prey like crawfish and gobies near rock-to-mud transitions |
| Structure | Deep breaks adjacent to submerged vegetation edges in 12-15 foot range, Protected bays with rock-to-mud transitions |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
Ice Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three
For ice walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three, work ice fishing jigs worked with subtle movements just off bottom around deep basin areas adjacent to structural elements, particularly in 14-15 foot depth range with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 33-38°F. Walleye concentrate in basin areas and deeper structural elements during ice season, moving between feeding areas based on light conditions Fish become more active during low-light periods, especially dawn and dusk, moving shallower to feed
Shop walleye baits for Eagles Nest Lake Number Three →See full pattern▾
| Water temp | 33-38°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | Walleye concentrate in basin areas and deeper structural elements during ice season, moving between feeding areas based on light conditions Fish become more active during low-light periods, especially dawn and dusk, moving shallower to feed |
| Key locations | Deep basin areas adjacent to structural elements, particularly in 14-15 foot depth range; Weed edge transitions where summer vegetation has died back; Points and breaks near complex shoreline areas |
| Best techniques | Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements just off bottom; Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging during prime feeding windows; Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along depth transitions |
| Forage | Small perch concentrated near bottom structure, Suspended cisco in basin areas, Minnows relating to remaining vegetation edges |
| Structure | Deep basin areas adjacent to structural elements, particularly in 14-15 foot depth range, Weed edge transitions where summer vegetation has died back |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
Pattern summary
| Season | Species | Structure | Forage | Bait colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Walleye | Wind-swept points with rocky substrate | Small minnows gathering in warming shallows | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
| Spring (Spawn) | Walleye | Rocky points and gravel shorelines with good current flow | Small Minnows | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Walleye | Transition areas between spawning bays and main lake points, particularly where emerging vegetation meets deeper water | Perch moving into emerging weed growth | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
| Summer | Walleye | Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds top out | Young-of-year perch relating to weed edges | Dark Neutrals, Natural Baitfish Colors, Natural Craw Colors |
| Fall | Walleye | Deep weed edges adjacent to main lake points (8-12 feet) | Yellow Perch | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
| Winter | Walleye | Deep breaks adjacent to submerged vegetation edges in 12-15 foot range | Young-of-year perch schooling near vegetation edges | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
| Ice | Walleye | Deep basin areas adjacent to structural elements, particularly in 14-15 foot depth range | Small perch concentrated near bottom structure | Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors |
See it on the map
Plan your trip on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three with live conditions and matched tackle.
Eagles Nest Lake Number Three fishing FAQ
- How do you catch Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?
- Water temp 42-52°F. Staging in pre-spawn areas, moving from winter depths to shallower transition zones Actively feeding during low-light periods, especially around points and shallow flats Becoming more aggressive as water temperatures rise, with females preparing for spawn Key locations: Wind-swept points with rocky substrate; Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water; Tributary mouths and current areas. Best techniques: Blade Baits worked slowly along transition areas, Live Bait Rigs with minnows near bottom, Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with jigs and minnows. Primary forage: Small minnows gathering in warming shallows, Young-of-year perch in transitional areas, Shiners moving to spawning areas. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three in Spring (Spawn)?
- Water temp 42-50°F. Walleye are moving into shallow areas (2-6 feet) with hard bottom or gravel for spawning, particularly active during dawn and dusk periods Males arrive first and stay longer in spawning areas, while females move in briefly to deposit eggs and return to slightly deeper water Key locations: Rocky points and gravel shorelines with good current flow; Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water; Protected bays with firm bottom composition. Best techniques: Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom transitions, Blade Baits worked with slow, vertical presentations, Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved steadily near bottom. Primary forage: Small Minnows, Young of Year Perch, Small Shiners. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three in Spring (Post-Spawn)?
- Water temp 48-62°F. Post-spawn walleyes are actively feeding to recover energy, primarily during dawn and dusk periods, with increased activity during cloudy conditions Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer locations, following forage and relating to emerging weed growth Key locations: Transition areas between spawning bays and main lake points, particularly where emerging vegetation meets deeper water; Rocky points and shoreline areas adjacent to deeper water, especially on wind-blown shores; Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot depth range where clarity allows light penetration. Best techniques: Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transition areas and emerging weed edges, Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) with steady retrieves parallel to structure, Jig and Minnow combinations bounced along bottom structure. Primary forage: Perch moving into emerging weed growth, Small minnows congregating around newly establishing vegetation, Juvenile baitfish schools in transition areas. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three in Summer?
- Water temp 65-75°F. Walleye are suspending near weed edges during summer, actively feeding during lower light conditions with the moderate water clarity (8.9ft Secchi) Fish are relating to submerged vegetation edges as primary ambush points, showing preference for finesse presentations Key locations: Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds top out; Complex points with vegetation where wind creates feeding opportunities; Transition zones between vegetation and rocky structure, especially near deeper water access. Best techniques: Finesse Hair Jigs worked slowly over vegetation edges, Live Bait Rigs along weed edges during prime feeding periods, Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) for covering water and finding active fish. Primary forage: Young-of-year perch relating to weed edges, Small baitfish suspended in vegetation, Crayfish along bottom transitions near vegetation. Best bait colors: Dark Neutrals, Natural Baitfish Colors, Natural Craw Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three in Fall?
- Water temp 48-62°F. Transitioning to deeper structures as water cools, with aggressive feeding periods during low-light conditions Moving between deep main-lake points and adjacent weed edges, following baitfish schools Becoming more structure-oriented, concentrating around sharp breaks and rocky points Key locations: Deep weed edges adjacent to main lake points (8-12 feet); Rocky points with access to deeper water; Sharp breaks near shoreline complexes; Submerged vegetation edges where remaining green weeds exist. Best techniques: Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'), Large Hair Jigs (Preacher), Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12'), Blade Baits. Primary forage: Yellow Perch, Juvenile Whitefish, Small Suckers. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three in Winter?
- Water temp 38-45°F. Walleye are actively feeding during low-light periods, particularly around twilight hours, and suspending near steep breaks during the day Fish are seeking out warmer water zones and concentrating around structure that provides both cover and access to forage Key locations: Deep breaks adjacent to submerged vegetation edges in 12-15 foot range; Protected bays with rock-to-mud transitions; Points and inside turns with access to deeper water. Best techniques: Blade Baits worked vertically along breaks with short hops, Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with controlled lifts and drops, Live Bait Rigs with slow dragging presentations. Primary forage: Young-of-year perch schooling near vegetation edges, Small baitfish concentrating in warmer water pockets, Benthic prey like crawfish and gobies near rock-to-mud transitions. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three in Ice?
- Water temp 33-38°F. Walleye concentrate in basin areas and deeper structural elements during ice season, moving between feeding areas based on light conditions Fish become more active during low-light periods, especially dawn and dusk, moving shallower to feed Key locations: Deep basin areas adjacent to structural elements, particularly in 14-15 foot depth range; Weed edge transitions where summer vegetation has died back; Points and breaks near complex shoreline areas. Best techniques: Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements just off bottom, Ice Fishing Spoons with aggressive jigging during prime feeding windows, Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along depth transitions. Primary forage: Small perch concentrated near bottom structure, Suspended cisco in basin areas, Minnows relating to remaining vegetation edges. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Dark Neutrals, Purple Colors.