Walleye fishing at Lake Pepin

Start shallow in spring: walleye sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 15 to 35 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Gravel shoal: a gravel shoal around 9 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.

White Bass fishing at Lake Pepin

In spring, white bass run shallow here, mostly 2 to 12 ft. They move out to 8 to 25 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Secondary point: a point around 13 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening.

Channel Catfish fishing at Lake Pepin

In spring, channel catfish run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 25 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 34 ft, rated prime for winter channel catfish. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and the evening.

Flathead Catfish fishing at Lake Pepin

Spring flathead catfish on Lake Pepin hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 45 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 34 ft of water that rates prime for flathead catfish in fall. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.

Freshwater Drum fishing at Lake Pepin

In spring, freshwater drum run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 45 ft. Gravel shoal is the standout, a gravel shoal at roughly 9 ft, rated prime for spring freshwater drum. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening. Summer baits: a jig + crawler combo or a small crankbait (slow) gets it done.

Northern Pike fishing at Lake Pepin

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage and you're in the game.

How deep is Lake Pepin?

Lake Pepin is about 50 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 Lake Pepin?

Anglers target largemouth bass, walleye, white bass, northern pike, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, flathead catfish, freshwater drum, common carp on Lake Pepin.

Where is the best fishing spot on Lake Pepin?

Gravel shoal is the top-rated area: a gravel shoal in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for walleye in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Lake Pepin?

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.