Lake Ontario Walleye Fishing - Where to Fish, and How to Fish & Tips

The walleye are probably best known for theirbecause you didn't even notice they were there.
large eyes that allow them to see very well evenThis is a common problem that makes it difficult
when it's dark and the sharp teeth located in theirfor many anglers to catch walleye. However, the
jaws and the roof of their mouth. They are atips listed below will help you overcome these
nocturnal species of fish so the best resultsobstacles and have more success when you go
usually come with night fishing but this doesn'twalleye fishing.
mean this is the only time you can catch walleye.Tips on How to Fish for Walleye
You can get some really good results on overcastAs mentioned above walleye are notorious for
days as well. The walleye are normally a darktaking the bait and leaving you to wonder what
yellow to green color with a white underside.happened. There are a couple things that you can
They are equipped with two sets of dorsal fins,do to prevent this from happening to you.
one of which has spines and the other hasNormally, the walleye virtually inhales the bait and
approximately twenty soft rays. They can alsosurrounding water but if anything happens to
grow to some fairly decent sizes.spook the fish or interfere with this natural
The walleye is a native fish to Lake Ontario inprocess he will not take the bait all the way. This
New York and it is one of the most sought aftermeans that you will get a very short strike that
species in this area. In fact, Lake Ontario isyou can barely feel or he will move on without
considered one of the hot spots found in Newtrying to take the bait. Your job is to find ways
York for walleyes. Lake Ontario is actually theto prevent anything from interfering with this
smallest out of all the Great Lakes but manyprocess so the walleye will completely take the
people still compare it to Lake Erie because theybait and you will have more opportunities to catch
are close to being the same size when it comesmore fish.
to length and width. However, the main differenceTo accomplish this it is recommended that when
is that Lake Ontario is much deeper, which meanstrolling in choppy water you go with the waves
that when it comes to volume it holds four timesbecause you need a little slack in your line when
as much water, making it the prefect home forfishing for walleye. A very small amount of slack
the walleye.will help prevent the walleye from being scared
The walleye are not very cautious eatersaway before you have the chance to catch him.
meaning they will strike at your bait regularly. TheIt will also help you to know when you have a
problem is that they are known for being shortbite because the line will tighten. However, don't
strikers. In other words, they will hit your line andleave too much slack or it will defeat the purpose
take your bait very often without being hookedand you will not have much luck.