Fall
In the fall, the water temperature cools and the weeds begin to die. Walleye will once again move closer to the shallows and shore. Night fishing in the fall is a prime time to land some of the bigger walleye. They seem to feed more aggressively at night when the sun goes down.

Mornings and evenings
These are the best times to cast for walleye from shore. The bright sun hasn’t yet risen and the walleye are still feeding in the shallows.

Mid-day
Depending on the weather conditions, the walleye will usually be found more in the deeper areas of the lake. If the day is cool and overcast, they may stay closer to the shallows.

In Wind
Many anglers shy away from fishing on windy days. However, you can find some of the best fishing during these conditions. Always face into the wind. This is because the wind chops up the surface of the water and breaks up the sunlight. The walleye will stay more in the open and close to the shallows, rather than retreating for cover. As well, wind helps to disorient the baitfish, giving the walleye better opportunity to feed.

WHERE TO FISH

Lakes
Look for lakes that offer a lot of irregular areas. Walleye like to gather near underwater structures such as rock piles, sunken islands, fallen timber, and gravel edges. Weed beds are also great areas to test your luck. Cooler lakes are preferable for walleye to thrive.

Rivers
If you prefer to fish for walleye in rivers, there are several different areas to set up. River walleye spend most of their lives fighting against strong currents. If they find an opportunity to have a reprieve from this energy draining action, they will take it. Look for them to gather near bridge abutments, eddies, around dams, and any other area where fast flowing water meets slower waters. Bait fish also gather in these areas, so the walleye will be sure to follow them to feed.

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