The number of good walleyes being caught has definitely decreased because of the heat, but hopefully, expected cooler temps will improve the bite.
These are easy to use and flat-out catch fish. In fact, all three will stay in my lineup throughout much of the open-water season.
Brad Hawthorne breaks down a few of his key strategies for catching spring walleyes when you’re battling windy conditions.
Despite the continued unsettled weather, walleyes are still being caught around the area using various techniques. Minnows are definitely the bait of choice, but some anglers are also finding success with crawlers and leeches.
Rain and snow? No matter, multi-species fishing – particularly for crappies – going strong. And walleye bite has been, well, OK.
Shore fishing is a good place to start all around the state right now, with the fish in tight these days.
Since last week, water temps have dropped here. How is that impacting the bite?
Hit everything from Mille Lacs, to ‘Tonka, to Chisago, to western Wisconsin and found some consistent patterns.
Water warming up fast – along with the bite. Here’s where they’re catching ’em and how they’re doing it.
Where to catch the walleyes and how to get ’em.
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