best depth for pike?

[capt ED]

ok guys im new to ice fishing , i do alot of saltwater fishing and am trying to pick up as much info for the ice as possible. one thing i havnt figured out is , is it always better to go deeper when the water is this cold?
 i fished bantam today around noon and got two pike at the 16ft mark. im going back tomorrow and was thinking of heading to a deeper spot. any input is greatly appreciated

[pikeaholic]

if U just caught 2 your probably in a good spot

[capt ED]

yeah i hear ya, but is it generally better the deeper you go

[pikePERSUADER1]

mix it up, some shallow some deeper until you find them!

[capt ED]

thanks guys will do, headed out now into the snow

[capt ED]

just got back, fished around the same area and what do you know two more pike!!!
the snow on the ice made it for a long day though

[minger1]

good work you are for sure in a good spot. any pics or length or weights?

[capt ED]

one on the left is from the first day and the one on the right is the second day when i had company to take photo

[Jessox80]

Nope.    A lot of times it's opposite, try some shallow less than 3'.  Unless you're in a crowded area of guys that can spook them.

Agreed. I've hooked my biggest at about 2, 3 and 4 feet of water. I have also seen 2 40 inchers come from 5-6'.

[pikemanEd]

the best water depth at bantam is 5-15ft i try to put most of my traps in 5-12 ft and have done good i have got very few pike in deeper water and they all have been small set up near weed lines and you will start to get some bigger fish hope this helps 

[capt ED]

thanks i will try that for sure.