Slowly, anglers are starting to see some fall walleye patterns develop even though water temperatures remain warmer than they should be this time of year.
Before his very eyes, the author watches a cold-water novice graduate to trout-angling expert.
It’s been slow going, but as soon as water temps dip below 60 degrees, the state’s walleye bite should quickly improve.
Where to find the walleyes, crappies and smallies – and what presentations to use – as we enter October.
Muskie activity seems to have improved since last week and there were definitely more reports of shallow fish and bigger fish being caught with large sucker minnows.
Fishing pressure drops, but walleye action is improving.
Water temps dropping into the 60s, and the fall bite is on.
Fishing pressure was a bit lighter this week than last in most locations, but those venturing out are catching fish.
It sounds as though walleye anglers are starting to transition back to minnows, although crawlers and crankbaits are still producing fish.
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