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Fishing Davis WPA: what the data says
1,979-acre pond near North Dakota. North Dakota Game & Fish survey water. The lake tops out around 17 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Walleye fishing at Davis WPA
Spring walleye on Davis WPA hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. They move out to 5 to 17 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 17 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in winter. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dusk & dawn | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | dusk & night | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 5 to 17 ft | dusk & dawn | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
Yellow Perch fishing at Davis WPA
In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 5 to 17 ft in summer and finish the year down in 5 to 17 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 17 ft, rated prime for fall yellow perch. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 5 to 17 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 5 to 17 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 5 to 17 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 17 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 4 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 3 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 2 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Davis WPA?
Davis WPA is about 17 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Davis WPA?
Anglers target walleye, yellow perch on Davis WPA.
Where is the best fishing spot on Davis WPA?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Davis WPA?
For walleye, the summer bite is best in the evening and early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Crimmins WPA · Stober Lake · Helen Lake · Woodhouse Lake · South (Hoffer) McClusky · Lake Josephine
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