The number of good walleyes being caught has definitely decreased because of the heat, but hopefully, expected cooler temps will improve the bite.
Lot of wind and rain of late, but the fish are biting.
We are transitioning into spinner time here very soon and the walleye bite will only continue to improve as we see water temps keep climbing and these fish getting more active.
What anglers are catching and where they’re catching ’em – there’s definitely fish to be had, especially on the Great Lakes.
When conditions permit on Lake Erie, walleye fishing has been very good. Inland fishing for muskies and saugeyes is going well.
Hall of Fame angler “Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a 1/32nd- to 1/16th-once jig head with fluorocarbon line and a plastic lure from 2-½ to 2-¾ inches. It’s good for finesse fishing under tough-bite conditions.
The Missouri River is better the further north you go, and the Platte/Pickstown areas are showing signs of improving.
These days, walleye are typically shallow, aggressive, and very predictable. Here are my top three locations as well as my top three presentations for walleyes now.
How to not only target summertime sunfish, but also improve the overall size structure of the panfish you’re bringing home for the pan.
Touching on the springtime walleye bite – and post-spawn largemouth bass locations and tactics.
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