| Walleye fishing techniques change along with the | | | | Live bait tends to be most effective in deep, |
| specific fishing location, the weather conditions, | | | | clear lakes like these. |
| and many other factors. One of the best places | | | | Look for underwater structures in deep lakes. |
| to fish for Walleye are deep clear lakes that do | | | | Many times these structures attract baitfish, and |
| not ever freeze over, but your fishing strategies | | | | where these fish are the Walleye will usually |
| and techniques may need to be a little different | | | | follow. In normal lakes the Walleye spend most of |
| than if you were fishing in a river or other place. | | | | their days in the deeper waters staying cold, but |
| Walleye tend to like cooler waters, and this is | | | | with deep clear lakes that never freeze the |
| why they usually move to deeper waters during | | | | water temperature through the entire lake |
| warmer weather. Slow trolling is one method that | | | | normally stays cool. |
| works great on these deep lakes, and anglers | | | | This means that the Walleye can be anywhere in |
| with electric trolling motors have an advantage | | | | the lake. Using electronic devices can really help in |
| here. There are many different types of rigs and | | | | locating the fish under the water, so that you |
| setups that can be utilized in lakes which never | | | | have a head start before you even drop your line. |
| freeze and are deep and clear. | | | | With these lakes a lot of the conventional Walleye |
| Fishing for Walleye in deep clear lakes means | | | | wisdom should be discarded. If you are fishing one |
| adjusting to the patterns of the Walleye in these | | | | of these lakes and what normally will work just is |
| lakes. The fish may be found in water closer to | | | | not working, don't be shy to try something |
| the shores, because the water in these lakes | | | | different. Most of the tournament and pro anglers |
| stays cooler. The waters never freeze though, | | | | know that this is the secret to being a great |
| making these lakes the perfect habitat for | | | | Walleye fisherman. Be different and try using rigs |
| Walleye. | | | | and lures that may be a bit unconventional in the |
| You can gain a big advantage in this type of | | | | circumstances. |
| water when you use bottom bouncers. Bottom | | | | One tactic that may work and get a response is |
| bouncers, when used properly and with the right | | | | to vary your trolling speed. Stop and put the |
| weight amount, can make a big difference on this | | | | motor in neutral once in a while for a couple of |
| type of deep water lake. Long lining with very | | | | minutes, and see what kind of response you get. |
| small jigs, once again used with the right amount | | | | Just like with other locations, what works on one |
| of weight to reach the proper depth level, can | | | | day may not be as effective on another. |
| also help you have great success with Walleye. | | | | |