Tulaby Lake
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How to Fish Tulaby Lake
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Tulaby Lake produces Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, and more. Below are season-by-season fishing patterns by species.
Spring
Spring (Pre-Spawn) Walleye on Tulaby Lake
For spring (pre-spawn) walleye on Tulaby Lake, work live bait rigs worked slowly along transitions around rock and gravel shorelines in 6-12 feet of water where spawning will occur with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 42-48°F. 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
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| Water temp | 42-48°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions; Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') during prime periods; Blade Baits for actively feeding fish |
| Forage | Small perch in staging areas, Minnows gathering near spawning locations |
| Structure | 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 |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Purple Colors, Dark Neutrals |
Spring (Spawn) Walleye on Tulaby Lake
For spring (spawn) walleye on Tulaby Lake, work live bait rigs worked slowly along bottom in spawning areas around rocky points and gravel shorelines in 2-6 feet of water for actively spawning fish with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 42-48°F. 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
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| Water temp | 42-48°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | 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 |
| Forage | Small perch in staging areas, Minnows gathering near spawning areas, Juvenile baitfish beginning to emerge |
| Structure | 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 |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Purple Colors, Dark Neutrals |
Spring (Post-Spawn) Walleye on Tulaby Lake
For spring (post-spawn) walleye on Tulaby Lake, work live bait rigs worked slowly along transitions around main lake points and transitions near spawning areas with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 48-62°F. 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
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| Water temp | 48-62°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions; Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with minnows; Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') during low light periods |
| Forage | Small perch moving to post-spawn locations, Minnows congregating along emerging weed edges, Young-of-year baitfish beginning to appear in shallows |
| Structure | Main lake points and transitions near spawning areas, Mid-depth flats in 12-18 feet adjacent to deeper water |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
Summer
Summer Walleye on Tulaby Lake
For summer walleye on Tulaby Lake, work vertical jigging mid depth (10-19') around ledges and breaklines in 15-20 foot range, especially where distinct drops occur with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 65-78°F. 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
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| Water temp | 65-78°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'); Live Bait Rigs; Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') |
| Forage | Perch, Small baitfish concentrating along thermocline |
| Structure | Ledges and breaklines in 15-20 foot range, especially where distinct drops occur, Main lake points and structural elements intersecting with the thermocline depth |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Warm Colors, Purple Colors |
Fall
Fall Walleye on Tulaby Lake
For fall walleye on Tulaby Lake, work vertical jigging mid depth (10-19') around main lake breaklines and ledges in 15-25 foot range with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 45-65°F. 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
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| Water temp | 45-65°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'); Trolling Mid Depth (10-19'); Blade Baits |
| Forage | Yellow Perch schooling along breaklines, Tullibees suspending near thermocline, Young-of-year baitfish in schools |
| Structure | Main lake breaklines and ledges in 15-25 foot range, Sharp drops adjacent to flats where baitfish schools gather |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
Winter & Ice
Winter Walleye on Tulaby Lake
For winter walleye on Tulaby Lake, work vertical jigging mid depth (10-19') around main lake basins in 20-25 foot depth range with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 34-39°F. 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
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| Water temp | 34-39°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | Main lake basins in 20-25 foot depth range; Steep breaklines adjacent to deep water; Mid-lake humps and structures near deep water |
| Best techniques | Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'); Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+); Blade Baits |
| Forage | Yellow Perch, Tullibees, Small Minnows |
| Structure | Main lake basins in 20-25 foot depth range, Steep breaklines adjacent to deep water |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
Ice Walleye on Tulaby Lake
For ice walleye on Tulaby Lake, work ice fishing jigs worked with subtle movements and tipped with minnows around mid-lake structural elements at 15-20 foot depths, particularly along distinct breaklines with natural baitfish colors baits. Water temps run 34-39°F. 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
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| Water temp | 34-39°F |
|---|---|
| Behavior | 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 |
| Key locations | 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 |
| Best techniques | 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 |
| Forage | Yellow Perch schooling in mid-depth ranges, Juvenile Ciscoes in deeper water columns, Small Minnows concentrated near structure |
| Structure | Mid-lake structural elements at 15-20 foot depths, particularly along distinct breaklines, Main lake points and subtle transitions where depth changes occur |
| Bait colors | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
Pattern summary
| Season | Species | Structure | Forage | Bait colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (Pre-Spawn) | Walleye | Rock and gravel shorelines in 6-12 feet of water where spawning will occur | Small perch in staging areas | Natural Baitfish Colors, Purple Colors, Dark Neutrals |
| Spring (Spawn) | Walleye | Rocky points and gravel shorelines in 2-6 feet of water for actively spawning fish | Small perch in staging areas | Natural Baitfish Colors, Purple Colors, Dark Neutrals |
| Spring (Post-Spawn) | Walleye | Main lake points and transitions near spawning areas | Small perch moving to post-spawn locations | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
| Summer | Walleye | Ledges and breaklines in 15-20 foot range, especially where distinct drops occur | Perch | Natural Baitfish Colors, Warm Colors, Purple Colors |
| Fall | Walleye | Main lake breaklines and ledges in 15-25 foot range | Yellow Perch schooling along breaklines | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
| Winter | Walleye | Main lake basins in 20-25 foot depth range | Yellow Perch | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
| Ice | Walleye | Mid-lake structural elements at 15-20 foot depths, particularly along distinct breaklines | Yellow Perch schooling in mid-depth ranges | Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors |
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Tulaby Lake fishing FAQ
- How do you catch Walleye on Tulaby Lake in Spring (Pre-Spawn)?
- Water temp 42-48°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions, Vertical Jigging Shallow (0-9') during prime periods, Blade Baits for actively feeding fish. Primary forage: Small perch in staging areas, Minnows gathering near spawning locations. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Purple Colors, Dark Neutrals.
- How do you catch Walleye on Tulaby Lake in Spring (Spawn)?
- Water temp 42-48°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: 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. Primary forage: Small perch in staging areas, Minnows gathering near spawning areas, Juvenile baitfish beginning to emerge. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Purple Colors, Dark Neutrals.
- How do you catch Walleye on Tulaby Lake in Spring (Post-Spawn)?
- Water temp 48-62°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Live Bait Rigs worked slowly along transitions, Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19') with minnows, Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') during low light periods. Primary forage: Small perch moving to post-spawn locations, Minnows congregating along emerging weed edges, Young-of-year baitfish beginning to appear in shallows. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Tulaby Lake in Summer?
- Water temp 65-78°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'), Live Bait Rigs, Trolling Mid Depth (10-19'). Primary forage: Perch, Small baitfish concentrating along thermocline. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Warm Colors, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Tulaby Lake in Fall?
- Water temp 45-65°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'), Trolling Mid Depth (10-19'), Blade Baits. Primary forage: Yellow Perch schooling along breaklines, Tullibees suspending near thermocline, Young-of-year baitfish in schools. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Tulaby Lake in Winter?
- Water temp 34-39°F. 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 Key locations: Main lake basins in 20-25 foot depth range; Steep breaklines adjacent to deep water; Mid-lake humps and structures near deep water. Best techniques: Vertical Jigging Mid Depth (10-19'), Vertical Jigging Deep (20'+), Blade Baits. Primary forage: Yellow Perch, Tullibees, Small Minnows. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors.
- How do you catch Walleye on Tulaby Lake in Ice?
- Water temp 34-39°F. 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 Key locations: 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. Best techniques: 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. Primary forage: Yellow Perch schooling in mid-depth ranges, Juvenile Ciscoes in deeper water columns, Small Minnows concentrated near structure. Best bait colors: Natural Baitfish Colors, Metallic Colors, Purple Colors.