RE: where are all the walleyes gone
Spring
Spring fishing on the Western Basin of Lake Erie is a magical time of the
year, 80% of the entire population of the Lakes Walleyes are in this area for
spawning. Trophy Walleye in the 10lb class are constantly being caught in
the deep water flats surrounding the reef complexes. Males stack up on the
reefs in huge numbers awaiting females and are easily caught using jigs &
minnows or by casting blade baits. The larger females can occasionally can
be caught on the reefs but most are caught by trolling in the deep water.
Summer
As summer sets in and waters warm up the larger females move to the Central
Basin and the resident Walleye school up in megapacks that may be a mile
wide and several miles long. This is freezer stocking time as limit catches
are the norm. This time of year the most productive method of catching
Walleye is by trolling allowing you to cover a greater amount of water,
drifting is also productive as long as you have enough wind to maintain a
drift.
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