These walleye were not resident fish, but Lake Michigan fish that are staging for their spring spawn. These fish are my favorite, but you really, really have to put in your time to find them. Every area with flowing water will hold walleye, but deeper water close to gravel and food is the key! 20 feet of water, at least, is necessary to hold them. ( hot water discharges are flowing water)
We went back two days later and the water was freezing right in front of our eyes! No fish.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Open Water Lake Michigan Winter Walleye!
We caught fish all day today, but if you didn't use a spinner/crawler rig and stay on the bottom...forget it. I can't say where, but find flowing water and work the inside / slack water next to current. If I had more hands I would show the rest (most fish were 28 inches to 32) These fish are staging for the spawn.
32 inch walleye from Lake Michigan!
We tried everything from trolling crankbaits to vertical jigging, but nothing. Trying something crazy really was not going to waste any time so I started with a crawler/spinner rig and immediately caught a 10 pound walleye! WE caught and lost our share on these rigs all day up until the weather came.
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