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Eagles Nest Lake Number Three

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Nov 13, 2025

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Eagles Nest Lake Number Three

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-52	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	Wind-swept points with rocky substrate Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water Tributary mouths and current areas	Blade Baits worked slowly along transition areas Live Bait Rigs with minnows near bottom Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with jigs and minnows	Small minnows gathering in warming shallows Young-of-year perch in transitional areas Shiners moving to spawning areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-50	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	Rocky points and gravel shorelines with good current flow Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water Protected bays with firm bottom composition	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom transitions Blade Baits worked with slow, vertical presentations Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) retrieved steadily near bottom	Small Minnows Young of Year Perch Small Shiners	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	48-62	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	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	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	Perch moving into emerging weed growth Small minnows congregating around newly establishing vegetation Juvenile baitfish schools in transition areas	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-75	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	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	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	Young-of-year perch relating to weed edges Small baitfish suspended in vegetation Crayfish along bottom transitions near vegetation	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Eagles Nest Lake Number Three

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Walleye	48-62	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	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	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Large Hair Jigs (Preacher) Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') Blade Baits	Yellow Perch Juvenile Whitefish Small Suckers	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	38-45	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	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	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	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	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Ice	Walleye	33-38	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	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	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	Small perch concentrated near bottom structure Suspended cisco in basin areas Minnows relating to remaining vegetation edges	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Eagles Nest Lake Number Three

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Wind-swept points with rocky substrate	Shallow flats adjacent to deeper water
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and gravel shorelines with good current flow	Transition areas between spawning flats and deeper water
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	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
Summer	Walleye	Submerged vegetation edges in 8-10 foot depth range where weeds top out	Complex points with vegetation where wind creates feeding opportunities
Fall	Walleye	Deep weed edges adjacent to main lake points (8-12 feet)	Rocky points with access to deeper water
Winter	Walleye	Deep breaks adjacent to submerged vegetation edges in 12-15 foot range	Protected bays with rock-to-mud transitions
Ice	Walleye	Deep basin areas adjacent to structural elements, particularly in 14-15 foot depth range	Weed edge transitions where summer vegetation has died back

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Small minnows gathering in warming shallows	Young-of-year perch in transitional areas
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Small Minnows	Young of Year Perch
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Perch moving into emerging weed growth	Small minnows congregating around newly establishing vegetation
Summer	Walleye	Young-of-year perch relating to weed edges	Small baitfish suspended in vegetation
Fall	Walleye	Yellow Perch	Juvenile Whitefish
Winter	Walleye	Young-of-year perch schooling near vegetation edges	Small baitfish concentrating in warmer water pockets
Ice	Walleye	Small perch concentrated near bottom structure	Suspended cisco in basin areas

Bait Colors by Season for Eagles Nest Lake Number Three

Season	Species	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Summer	Walleye	Dark Neutrals Natural Baitfish Colors Natural Craw Colors
Fall	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Winter	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors
Ice	Walleye	Natural Baitfish Colors Dark Neutrals Purple Colors

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