It seems that no matter where you go, you will always see a walleye fishing boat in the mist of yachts and sailboats. If you live in Illinois, you have the advantage, but if you are visiting for the fishing, you are going to find out that the best kept secret in walleye fishing has been Illinois. It is a state with prime walleye fishing. All you need is a fishing license, some gear, bait and a boat to have some find fishing. If you do not have a boat, you can use one of the many guide services that are found around the lakes.

Choose a time of year to go and then find a map of the lake. You can do spring, summer and fall walleye fishing with good results. All you need to do is find the fish. On most lakes, a fish locator will help find where the exact location is where the walleye are hiding. You will like this way more so than trying to find out where someone else is fishing. Find your own area and watch the fish jump on the hook. Well, maybe not jump, but they will take the bait.

You want to use a technique that you are comfortable with and some gear that is great for walleye fishing. You should have a rod and reel that is for walleye fishing and the bait. It is easy enough to use a minnow and a jig one any of these lakes. You can judge what bait you need when you know more about the weather that day and the location of the walleye. For the most part, anglers have good luck with minnows and nothing else. It is however, a matter of choice and every angler has a different preference for fishing.

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