What’s the best approach to fish for walleye from the shore? I don’t have a boat.

Anytime there is a lot of rain and the water levels get high, the fish tend to move in to the shorelines. The same holds true for walleye, and many fishermen really do prefer shore feeding, because it holds so many advantages. One advantage is being able to hike into places boats can not access. You really can fish areas where there are loads of walleye and very few anglers, and that is a tremendous advantage! If you want to shore fish for walleye, try fishing after 8:00 at night. Use live bait. I like using chubs. When you are shore fishing for walleye at night, you need to set up some light. Submerged artificial light is best, and you can purchase them anywhere fishing gear is sold. Just be sure to have them immersed in the water before you turn them on, or they will burn out in a heartbeat. The use of light will draw natural forage by the thousands. The presence of forage means the presence of your target walleye. Chumming is another technique that really works well for those bank fishing for walleye. Just be sure to check the regulations in your area before you chum to determine that it is really legal. To chum, get a small net or mesh bag with tiny mesh. You can get disposable bags that are made for this purpose. Cut up some of your bait, such as bluegills, chubs, etc.–the bloodier the better–and fill the bag. Close it securely, attach about a 5 pound weight, attach a line to it, and throw it out to the area you plan to cast. The fish will come right where you want them, and it will be a snap to haul in your catch!