Lake Ashtabula

Gold Ambassador

2/11/23

Species
Yellow Perch
Season
Ice
Technique
Ice Fishing Jigs
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
40°

Ice travel remains good, this weekend was another busy one on the lake. Most of the access points have roads plowed and allow good access to get places. Fishing remains decent, I have noticed on the weekends with traffic the bite tends to shut off earlier than most days. I am not sure if that is the February slowdown or if it is related to more vehicles on the ice creating noise. We still managed a good bucket of fish the last weekend. I would certainly say the fish are pushing out into deeper waters, I think this is partially due to water levels being dropped and also a little to get away from some of the heavier fishing pressure. Don't be afraid to get away from the crowd on the lake. Perch are mostly focused on the 20 foot of water range, especially if you can find a deep flat you'll more than likely find a school or two roaming the flat. I have been unable to dial in a good walleye bite as of lately, but they are showing more interest in larger baits or dead stick a minnow. We are seeing plenty of walleyes on the camera but getting them to bite has been tricky.

Hotbait

Kenders Outdoors Tungsten Akua Red Eye Shrimp Jig Chartreuse / 1/32 oz

$3.79

Kenders Outdoors K-Rip - EOL 1/2" / Gold Magma

Out of Stock

Kenders Outdoors K-Rip - EOL 1/2" / Pink Purple Stripe

Out of Stock

Kenders Outdoors K-Rip - EOL 3/4" / Firetiger

Out of Stock

Kenders Outdoors Tungsten Bright UV Jig - EOL 1/32 oz / Firetiger UV

Out of Stock

Kenders Outdoors Tungsten Akua Natural Shrimp Jig 1/32 oz / Olive Green

$3.79

Kenders Outdoors Tungsten Akua Red Eye Shrimp Jig White/Pink / 1/32 oz

Out of Stock

Kenders Outdoors Tungsten Akua Red Eye Shrimp Jig Gold/Yellow/Black / 1/32 oz

$3.79

Clam Pinhead Pro Jigging Spoon 1/32 oz / Gold Holo

Out of Stock

Clam Pinhead Pro Jigging Spoon 1/32 oz / Chart/Orange Glow

Out of Stock

Clam Pinhead Pro Jigging Spoon 1/8 oz / Gold Holo

Out of Stock

Clam Maki Plastics Maki Red / 1 1/4"

Out of Stock

Clam Maki Plastics Maki Chartreuse Glow / 1 1/4"

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Clam Maki Plastics Mino White/Red Flake / 1"

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Clam Maki Plastics Mino Fathead / 1"

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Fishashtabula.com

Gold Ambassador

1/29/22

Species
Walleye
Season
Ice
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Minnows

Fishing on the flats. Best bite has been dawn and dusk.

Hotbait

Lindy Rattl'n Flyer Spoon 1/8 oz / Techni-Glow Silver Shiner

$4.89

VMC Tingler Spoon - EOL 1/8 oz / Gold Shiner

Out of Stock

VMC Tingler Spoon - EOL 1/8 oz / Perch

$5.09

Rapala Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait 2 1/2" / Chrome Blue

$7.99

Rapala Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait 2 3/4" / Pearl Grey Shiner

Out of Stock

Fishashtabula.com

Gold Ambassador

1/21/23

Species
Yellow Perch
Season
Ice
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Ledges
Forage
Minnows

Lots of perch activity going on. Fishing was best with a minnow head on a small tungsten jig head. Don't be afraid to try a wax worm instead of a minnow. Sometimes one works better than the other. Yellow and orange was the best color for me. 17 fow was about the average