Crappie fishing.

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Any folks fish for Walleye in the winter on round lake up by squaw lake? If so where and how? Thanks in advance. Del.

[This message has been edited by Del Luoma (edited 12-24-2001).]

[Greg Clusiau]

Hello Del:

Welcome to the forum. I've never fished on Squaw Lake, summer or winter but maybe you can help me. I've fished Round many times for walleye in the summer. What about those big perch that are supposed to be in there? Is it worth going over there and drilling a few holes this winter. I don't mind if they're "grubby" as I am just looking for some big "picture fish". Would release them after a couple quick pics.

Thanks, Greg C.

[Greg Clusiau]

Hi again Del:

Sorry about the stupid post! I guess I should of had my morning coffee first before trying to respond to any posts.

I have never tried icing any walleye on Round but would have to think some of the structure located just out in front of the little point on the east side would be decent. Or else the other point located just northwest of there. Also some of the many mid-lake humps.

I'd try setting up on a drop-off area in 12 feet or so and fish the low-light periods of early morning and evening, maybe into the dark a while.

I've done well on other lakes using a glow/green jig (Demon or Northland "Jiggle Bug") tipped with a shiner or a silver Slender Spoon tipped with a minnow tail.

Good Luck.....GC

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Greg C.
Thanks for your prompt reply. In answer to your Q. on big perch. Have caught those honker perch on Round while summer fishing for eyes on Round but wouldnt have any idea for sure where they are in winter except probably would start on that middle hump which falls off to to deep water on the N,E and south sides. The one that always has a marker on it.(Hilex jug or something) Have quite a few spots Marked on GPS. The bar on the east side falls off to deep water also 10 11 ft to 35/ 40 ft would be a spot to look for winter eyes also am thinking. Am an ex Thistledew Camp corrections officer so also do some fishing up that way. Nice fish in lakes up there. Had few years to learn the area lakes. KNOW you are famillar with that area!! :-) Have Had Bruce Kruger and Mike Lemere do some mounts for me. Fished your lake in the past for crappies. Seen some guys on O`leary other day. Lake froze out many yrs ago but think is coming back. Made inquiries and sounds as if has possibilities. Well babbled on enough. May just have given some ideas to a few fishermen. Hope ya find the Perch you are seeking. If find some larger perch in my travels will give ya a holler.
Del......