By nature the walleye tend to stay near the bottom of the water where it is darker and cooler. However, they do come up closer after dusk and before sunrise so this is considered one of the best times for catching the walleye. It is important to know that they do most of their feeding between these hours. This will also be the best time to catch walleye in the summer months when the water is being heated through the day by the sun. This is because the heat tends to drive them deeper into the water.
When fishing in the fall you will find that jigs, spoons and crankbaits usually work the best and jigs, spoons and plastic worms are recommended for fishing in the winter. Keep in mind that the walleye move even slower during these months so you need to present your bait to them in a slow alluring manner. If you try and make the walleye chase your bait especially during the cold months, you will most likely go home empty handed.
One good thing about the walleyes that make them easier to catch is the fact that they are not picky eaters. In fact, they will eat just about anything as long as it is easy to catch. That is why it is so important that when fishing for this species you make sure that your lure is moving slowly. Otherwise, you may be disappointed and not catch as many walleye as you had hoped for.
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