Because of the infestation of zebra mussels, the waters have become clearer and anglers are using small spoons in colors such as copper, orange and gold or blueberry muffin are working the Michigan side of Lake Erie. The walleye are sticking to the bottom since the zebra mussels moved into the waters. Crankbaits remain the good old walleye hooker. With the crankbait, you troll over the schools of walleye at the slowest speed and you will hook you a walleye.
Saginaw Bay is a great area to fish for walleye as well. The fishing in this area starts in April as the fish are moving out of the rivers, you can catch the walleye in about fourteen to twenty feet of water. Now for night fishing in the shallow waters of about six to eight feet, you will find anglers from Linwood to Kawkawkin catching the walleye as they come into the shallows at night. In Saginaw Bay in early spring, you are going to want to use body baits.
The reason for the body bait in spring is that it resembles the smelt that the walleye feed on during the spring. The color should be blue and white. You will find yourself catching many walleyes this way. Because of the zebra mussel infestation, weed beds are growing everywhere and the walleye are in over abundance in these areas. On the weed beds, you can use the drop and lift method of fishing. The walleye are there and you just need a short time to catch your limit.
Overall, Michigan seems to be the best location to catch walleye anytime of the year. Winter fishing is also great in Michigan if you can tolerate the cold and blowing snow. You will not find any better fishing anywhere else around Lake Erie for walleye fishing. It is the perfect area to hook that walleye for your dinner.
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