How do you target a spring walleye?
Most anglers tend to target spring walleyes with a classic jig and minnow presentation. And while this is an effective way to get bit, don’t let yourself become a one-trick pony. Some of our best days on the water this time of year have been casting a variety of artificial baits.
Where do walleyes go in the spring?
Good locations might include protected shallow bays or shallow gravel and sand flats that warm up relatively quickly during the spring. On many bodies of water, water clarity is often generally clear and as the water warms up, the water tends to stain up. The exception would be strong runoff or wind.
What is the best bait for walleye in the spring?
The 20 Best Walleye Lures for Spring
- Reef Runner Cicada.
- Hair Jig.
- Ring Worm.
- Big Bite Baits Jerk Minnow.
- Rapala Jigging Rap. The Rapala Jigging Rap • Buy It Now.
- Swedish Pimple. The Swedish Pimple • Buy It Now.
- Big Bite Baits Suicide Shad. The Big Bite Baits Suicide Shad.
- Plain Round Jighead. Plain Round Jighead.
Can you fish for walleye from shore?
So, fall walleye fishing from shore is as good as the spring fishing. Hungry walleyes can be caught on various baits while using different techniques, and you should decide which technique to use in accordance with the body of water. During these times, walleyes will come to the shallower water, closer to the shore.
What do walleye bite on in the spring?
The Big Bite Baits Jerk Minnow • Buy It Now In clean water where walleyes have lots of look time, the Jerk Minnow’s subtle swagger can trip a discerning trigger. These lures can be rigged on a jighead, but don’t overlook a traditional bass style drop-shot rig if you’re marking walleyes hovering just off the bottom.
How do you catch walleye in early May?
Treat early season walleyes much the same as if you were still ice fishing. Fish vertically by either using the trolling motor or anchoring up and present ice style spoons or jigs at a snail’s pace. If it helps, bring your ice fishing electronics in the boat and approach your day as though you’re actually ice fishing.
How deep should I fish for walleye?
Walleye are generally caught between 10-40 Ft. A typical mid-sized lake in the Midwest would likely hold Walleye between the depths of 10-15 Ft. during the Spring, 15-25 Ft. transitioning to Summer, 25-40 Ft.