Where Do Walleyes Go In Summer?

Walleyes inhabit many different places in a lake or river during summer. They may be in weeds or woody cover on flats, patrolling the edges of bottom channels, roaming the open lake basin, lying at the base of deep structure just above the thermocline or moving around shallow rock reefs at night and on windy days.

Do walleyes go deep in summer?

Walleyes spend the better part of their summer season in deep water. Provided there’s enough oxygen at depth, they happily enjoy cooler water temperatures and the bevy of bugs and other bait that congregate on deep structure.

What do walleye do in the summer?

As water temps continue to rise, try fishing deep, as summer walleye will relate to points, main lake basins, breaklines, weedlines and river channels. An added bonus is that fish in deeper water are usually a bit more aggressive during the day, so if you’re limited to fishing while the sun is up, try staying out deep.

What depth do walleye like in late summer?

People ask me about walleye depth in late summer. That’s easy! The depth of these fish will be anywhere from 2 to 3 feet to 45 feet depending on the lake.

How do you fish for walleye in August?

If the water temperature is hovering around 70 degrees, try trolling from 2.0 to 2.2 mph. If it is below 70 degrees, slow it down to 1.4 to 1.8 mph. Once it gets above 70, experiment with speeds up to 2.5 mph. There are a couple of things that really aid catching walleyes during this type of bite.

What do walleye eat in summer?

Walleyes in inland lakes relate to the bottom most of the time, and at least during the day. They like hard-bottomed areas and will feed on yellow perch, shiners and other minnows along with crayfish and insects, depending on where the best feeding opportunities are located.

Where can I find walleye in August?

AUGUST. By August, the dog days of summer have set in and walleye seek sanctuary in the deeper and cooler waters of the main lake. It’s at this time of year that offshore sunken reefs and islands often attract staggering numbers of walleye.

How do you catch walleyes in June?

Mid-depth sunken humps and islands will often hold walleyes during June, with deeper water structure holding more and more fish as summer wears on. Other good fish-holding spots during June are major points and flat edges that extend well off the shore line break jutting out into the main lake.

What’s the best time to fish for walleye?

The best times of day to fish for large walleye is around dawn and dusk. In particular, 30 minutes before and after sunset and sunrise are peak times. That said, walleye will continue to feed all night long. On cloudy or windy mornings, walleye may feed up to an hour and a half after sunrise.

Where are walleye in the morning?

The morning is a great time to fish for walleye. In the morning, you can usually find good numbers of walleye that will move into the shallows to find an easy meal. Some good areas to fish are weed lines, points, timber, rocky shorelines and shallow flats. The best areas usually have quick access to deeper water.

How do you catch walleyes in September?

In deep water, I’ll be trolling crankbaits at about 2- to 2-1/2 mph for the walleyes. Or, I can fish vertically with lures like a Rapala Jigging Rap, a Johnson Silver Minnow, or perhaps even a jigging spoon, and rip these lures vertically before allowing them to fall back 2-3 feet to the bottom to catch walleyes.

How deep is walleye August?

The depth is consistent in most areas, typically 30 – 34′, a trollers dream. Many anglers will approach these walleyes trolling as many are spread out picking away at schools of bait and a variety of offerings living in the mud.

How do you catch a late fall walleye?

Work gradual breaks and mid-depth weedlines, rarely in more than 12 or 14 feet. Pitch a jig and minnow or crankbaits toward the shore or shallow weed edge and work it back, especially in wind-driven areas. You can pull a bunch of walleyes from less than 5 feet of water this time of year.

How old is a 30 inch walleye?

A 30 inch walleye averages 16 to 25 years old. Growth rates largely depend on habitat quality and forage abundance. After reaching maturity around year three, walleye grow between 0.5 and 1 inch per year.

How do you find walleye in a lake?

Here’s what to look for:

1. Inflowing tributaries create current in lakes.
2. Rocky points and sand bars often hold fish.
3. Humps are classic walleye structure.
4. Islands and reefs appeal to walleye.
5. Sand and mud flats hold yellow perch and aquatic invertebrates, which are food for walleye.

How do you catch walleye at night?

Use a 7-foot, medium-action spinning rod and reel rigged with 10-pound monofilament line. Start walleye fishing at night in 10 to 20 feet of water, and then gradually work your baits or lures toward shallower areas that are 7 to 8 feet in depth if you aren’t getting any bites.

What’s the best bait for walleye?

Minnows
Minnows are the most popular bait option for walleye anglers, I have found consistent success with shiner and flathead minnows. When targeting bigger fish, shiners in the 4-6″ range are the mainstay, these will weed through some of the smaller fish and get you on 25″+ Walleye.

What is the best weather for walleye fishing?

weather. The best times to fish walleye are when choppy conditions create current, diminish light penetration, and stir up shallow water causing baits to be more active. Windswept shorelines also will be especially good. A great time for big walleye is the three days before and after a new or full moon.

Do walleye feed up or down?

Walleyes are basically bottom feeders, but don’t ignore those fish that suspend over drop-offs in deep lakes. Some of the best summer walleye fishing is provided by suspended fish.

What colors do walleye see best?

Walleyes also possess color vision, based on analysis of the structure of the light-sensitive cones. Scientists tell us walleyes should see red, orange, and yellow the best, followed by green. Theory also suggests walleyes see blue and violet less well, and these colors may even appear black.

What time of day are walleye most active?

Walleye feed most actively at night, with a peak in activity around dusk. The best walleye ice fishing is during the 30 minutes before and after sunset in winter.