I’m planning on spending some time this spring fishing the river for Walleye. I normally stay in the lake. Can you provide any useful information that will increase my catch?

 If you’re planning to fish in a large river, you’ll actually be able to catch Walleye year round.  Before you head out though, it’s a good idea to do a little research to determine whether your river even has any Walleye to offer.  Contact your local fish and game office or drop by a bait shop and ask a few questions.  You’ll also want to find out if there are any restrictions on Walleye in the river you’ll be fishing.  Walleyes are typically found in rivers at a depth of 25 feet or less.  If you’re fishing in the middle of either winter or summer, however if they can deeper they’ll go deeper.  The best method I’ve used for catching Walleye in the river is a lead head jig.  A 3/8 oz charteuse or yellow colored jig is my favorite.  If you can detect a current, cast your lure upstream and retrieve it slowly.  This will allow the jig to bounce along the river bottom.  The key is to move the jig slowly, if you go by too quickly a Walleye will not usually make chase.  If you prefer using live bait, minnows are your best choice.  Three to four inches are a good size for Walleye fishing.  Put on enough weight to get the minnow to the river bottom and let it drift.  If you’re having trouble getting the Walleye on the hook, try baiting your minnows just behind and under the dorsal fin instead of through the lips.