Walleye Seasonal Fishing
This is a walleye going for a hook.
Walleye fishing can be separated into four calendar periods of spring, summer, fall, and winter. The season determines the location of the fish and the movement of the fish.
Spring Fishing
In the spring, the ice cover melts from lakes and rivers and walleye begin to move into spawning grounds from the deep water of their winter habitats. Walleye spawn when the water is between 42 degrees and 54 degrees F, and fishing is not good during this time. The best chances you may have of catching fish during this period is for some male fish to frequent the spawning sites. When the spawning is over, walleyes move away from the spawning area, but some males may remain. It is suggested that if you are fishing for walleye at this time that you use 2 pound test line, slow retrieve, and natural baits. You should use a yo yo action in which you lift the rod tip, pause, and then lower the bait, allowing it to touch the bottom. You should set the hook as soon as you feel a strike from a fish, and also do not allow any slack in the line.
Summer Fishing …show more content…
At this time, walleye have finished spawning and are now looking for food. There is less of a pattern or structure for walleye fishing during the early summer, as some walleye are caught in shallow waters, while others are caught in deep water. When aquatic vegetation emerges and becomes effective for cover for walleye, they tend to reduce their movement and establish centers of activity, which are typically where you can find walleye in the summer and into autumn. Techniques for walleye fishing during the summer are varied. You can use bait fish, night crawlers, or even leeches. The best time in the summer to fish is usually in the early
This is a walleye going for a hook.
Walleye fishing can be separated into four calendar periods of spring, summer, fall, and winter. The season determines the location of the fish and the movement of the fish.
Spring Fishing
In the spring, the ice cover melts from lakes and rivers and walleye begin to move into spawning grounds from the deep water of their winter habitats. Walleye spawn when the water is between 42 degrees and 54 degrees F, and fishing is not good during this time. The best chances you may have of catching fish during this period is for some male fish to frequent the spawning sites. When the spawning is over, walleyes move away from the spawning area, but some males may remain. It is suggested that if you are fishing for walleye at this time that you use 2 pound test line, slow retrieve, and natural baits. You should use a yo yo action in which you lift the rod tip, pause, and then lower the bait, allowing it to touch the bottom. You should set the hook as soon as you feel a strike from a fish, and also do not allow any slack in the line.
Summer Fishing …show more content…
At this time, walleye have finished spawning and are now looking for food. There is less of a pattern or structure for walleye fishing during the early summer, as some walleye are caught in shallow waters, while others are caught in deep water. When aquatic vegetation emerges and becomes effective for cover for walleye, they tend to reduce their movement and establish centers of activity, which are typically where you can find walleye in the summer and into autumn. Techniques for walleye fishing during the summer are varied. You can use bait fish, night crawlers, or even leeches. The best time in the summer to fish is usually in the early