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Lake Mendota—panfish bonanza
Thick ice, steady perch action all week. Most anglers landing 20+ fish per day on small jigs and live minnows.
- One week
- Beginner-friendly
- January through March
- Groups up to 8
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Devils Lake—pike season peak
Deep holes yielding northern pike to 35 inches. Bring heavy jigging rods and tip-ups; patience rewards you here.
- Weekend trips
- Advanced technique
- December through early March
- 8 anglers
Early Winter Reports
Safe, sheltered bays where walleye gather beneath the ice. Perfect for learning or relaxing between catches.
- 4 weeks
- Beginner-friendly
- December through March
- Groups up to 8
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Pike Hotspots Guide
Deep channels, structure maps, and advice from locals who fish these waters every season.
- 4 weeks
- Intermediate
- January through March
- 10 spots available
Perch Under Pressure
Tight holes, fast jigging, scrambling over rough ice and one tricky current section.
- 2 days
- Advanced technique
- December through early March
- 6 people max
Nearly booked
December Pike Hotspots
Six days point to point across open ice, towing your own gear and shelter.
- 6 days
- Intermediate
- December through early March
- 10 spots available
Seasonal Perch Patterns and Depth Charts
Early light fishing, hole drilling technique, fresh catch breakfast on the ice.
- 2 days
- Advanced technique
- December through March
- 8 anglers
Just added
Early Winter Preparation: Gear and Safety for Frozen Water Angling
Consistent perch schools, sheltered inlet, two nights at the warming lodge.
- One week
- Intermediate
- December through early March
- Groups up to 8
Pike Fishing Through the Ice Season
Multi-lake fishing route, remote catches, backcountry camps, no shore access.
- 4 weeks
- Intermediate
- January through March
- 6 people max