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Tulaby Lake

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jun 22, 2026

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Spring Fishing Patterns on Tulaby Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	42-48	Pre-spawn walleyes staging near spawning areas, making short feeding movements during low light periods Fish becoming more active as water temperatures rise, with peak activity during dawn and dusk	Rock and gravel shorelines in 6-12 feet of water where spawning will occur Adjacent deeper breaks in 15-20 feet serving as staging areas Main lake points and subtle shoreline transitions near spawning areas	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') during prime periods Blade Baits for actively feeding fish	Small perch in staging areas Minnows gathering near spawning locations	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	42-48	Walleye are moving into shallow spawning areas, typically 2-6 feet deep, seeking hard bottom areas with gravel or rock Most active during dawn and dusk periods, with increased nighttime activity due to moderate water clarity Males arrive first and stay longer, while females move in briefly to spawn then retreat to recovery areas	Rocky points and gravel shorelines in 2-6 feet of water for actively spawning fish Adjacent drop-offs in 8-15 feet for staging/recovery areas Main lake structures near spawning areas for post-spawn females	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along bottom in spawning areas Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') with light jigs Blade Baits worked slowly through staging areas	Small perch in staging areas Minnows gathering near spawning areas Juvenile baitfish beginning to emerge	Natural Baitfish Colors Purple Colors Dark Neutrals
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	48-62	Post-spawn walleyes are actively recovering and beginning to feed heavily, typically most active during dawn and dusk periods Fish are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer locations, following baitfish movements With 10.2ft Secchi clarity, walleyes will seek deeper water or structure during bright conditions	Main lake points and transitions near spawning areas Mid-depth flats in 12-18 feet adjacent to deeper water Emerging weed edges starting to develop in 8-12 feet	Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with minnows Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') during low light periods	Small perch moving to post-spawn locations Minnows congregating along emerging weed edges Young-of-year baitfish beginning to appear in shallows	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

Summer Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Summer	Walleye	65-78	Walleye are holding along mid-depth ledges and breaks, actively feeding during lower light conditions due to moderate water clarity Fish are likely concentrated near the developing thermocline (15-25 ft), moving shallower during cloudy periods or low light	Ledges and breaklines in 15-20 foot range, especially where distinct drops occur Main lake points and structural elements intersecting with the thermocline depth Deeper edges of flats where they meet the primary break lines	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Live Bait Rigs Trolling Mid Depth (10-19')	Perch Small baitfish concentrating along thermocline	Natural Baitfish Colors Warm Colors Purple Colors

Fall Fishing Guide for Tulaby Lake

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Fall	Walleye	45-65	Walleye are actively feeding to build up reserves for winter, following baitfish schools and relating to sharp breaks Fish become more aggressive during low-light periods, moving shallower to feed, but holding deeper during bright conditions	Main lake breaklines and ledges in 15-25 foot range Sharp drops adjacent to flats where baitfish schools gather Mid-depth structure near primary lake basin	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') Blade Baits	Yellow Perch schooling along breaklines Tullibees suspending near thermocline Young-of-year baitfish in schools	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

Winter & Ice Fishing Patterns

Season	Species	Water Temp	Behavioral Patterns	Key Locations	Best Techniques	Forage Types	Bait Colors
Winter	Walleye	34-39	Walleye in open water winter conditions will typically suspend over deeper basin areas, following baitfish schools Most active during low-light periods, with brief feeding windows during midday	Main lake basins in 20-25 foot depth range Steep breaklines adjacent to deep water Mid-lake humps and structures near deep water	Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+) Blade Baits	Yellow Perch Tullibees Small Minnows	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors
Ice	Walleye	34-39	Walleye become less active during midday, concentrating feeding activity during dawn and dusk periods Fish typically suspend near bottom in 15-25 foot ranges, following daily movements of perch schools Movement patterns are consistent due to the lake's circular shape, with fish responding primarily to light conditions rather than wind-driven patterns	Mid-lake structural elements at 15-20 foot depths, particularly along distinct breaklines Main lake points and subtle transitions where depth changes occur Areas where bottom composition changes along the 15-25 foot contour	Ice Fishing Jigs worked with subtle movements and tipped with minnows Ice Fishing Spoons with erratic action to trigger reaction strikes Ice Fishing Tip-Ups set along depth transitions for larger, less active fish	Yellow Perch schooling in mid-depth ranges Juvenile Ciscoes in deeper water columns Small Minnows concentrated near structure	Natural Baitfish Colors Metallic Colors Purple Colors

Key Seasonal Structures in Tulaby Lake

Season	Species	Primary Structure	Secondary Structure
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Rock and gravel shorelines in 6-12 feet of water where spawning will occur	Adjacent deeper breaks in 15-20 feet serving as staging areas
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Rocky points and gravel shorelines in 2-6 feet of water for actively spawning fish	Adjacent drop-offs in 8-15 feet for staging/recovery areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Main lake points and transitions near spawning areas	Mid-depth flats in 12-18 feet adjacent to deeper water
Summer	Walleye	Ledges and breaklines in 15-20 foot range, especially where distinct drops occur	Main lake points and structural elements intersecting with the thermocline depth
Fall	Walleye	Main lake breaklines and ledges in 15-25 foot range	Sharp drops adjacent to flats where baitfish schools gather
Winter	Walleye	Main lake basins in 20-25 foot depth range	Steep breaklines adjacent to deep water
Ice	Walleye	Mid-lake structural elements at 15-20 foot depths, particularly along distinct breaklines	Main lake points and subtle transitions where depth changes occur

Primary Forage by Season

Season	Species	Primary Forage	Secondary Forage
Spring (Pre-Spawn)	Walleye	Small perch in staging areas	Minnows gathering near spawning locations
Spring (Spawn)	Walleye	Small perch in staging areas	Minnows gathering near spawning areas
Spring (Post-Spawn)	Walleye	Small perch moving to post-spawn locations	Minnows congregating along emerging weed edges
Summer	Walleye	Perch	Small baitfish concentrating along thermocline
Fall	Walleye	Yellow Perch schooling along breaklines	Tullibees suspending near thermocline
Winter	Walleye	Yellow Perch	Tullibees
Ice	Walleye	Yellow Perch schooling in mid-depth ranges	Juvenile Ciscoes in deeper water columns

Bait Colors by Season for Tulaby Lake

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

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