Understanding Walleye Behavior

 

• • Most of the time, especially at night, walleye are a predator that works during the low-light period

 

• • These fish prefer the water temperatures to be colder, in the range of 65-75°F (18-24°C)

 

• • In most cases, walleye are found near the bottom or in structures like weed beds or rocky areas.

 

Best Times to Fish for Walleye

 

• • Dawn and dusk are considered to be peak hours for fishing.

 

• • The duration of the night is the time that is more likely to the most productive fishing

 

• • Cloudy days sometimes get a longer feeding time that may lead to them to hang around longer

 

• • Throughout the spring and fall, you must get the best of every month

 

Top Walleye Fishing Techniques

 

1. 1. Jigging: Using jigs with live bait or soft plastics on the tips

 

1. 1. Trolling: It is a very popular way of coverages of large areas especially with crankbaits

 

1. 1. Live Bait Rigging: The use of live bait – minnows, nightcrawlers, or leeches

 

1. 1. Casting: This method is very effective for fishing in rivers or in shallow waters.

 

Essential Gear for Walleye Fishing

 

• • A medium-action 6 to 7 feet long spinning rod

 

• • A reel with a smooth drag system

 

• • For beginners, at the risk of 6-10 lb of the test, monofilament or fluorocarbon lines are the most recommended

 

• • A set of jigs, crankbaits, and live bait rigs with various designs and sizes

 

• • Pliers to remove the hook

 

• • A net to land the fish

 

Top Walleye Fishing Locations

 

• • Close to drop-offs and structures under the water

 

• • The Weed lines themselves

 

• • Rocky points and reefs

 

• • River mouths and the breaks of the current

 

Tips for Success

 

• • Use electronics to locate fish and understand bottom structure

 

• • Ponder over the fact of water temperature and make changes in the fishing tactics accordingly

 

• • Experiment with different lure colors and sizes

 

• • Develop your style in utilizing thin fishing lines for finicky walleye

 

• • Patience and perseverance‑-walleyes can be elusive but not uncatchable

 

Dear, do not forget that local fishing regulations may be different, so always refer to them first and you should have licenses before you go fishing. Good luck on your walleye fishing trip!