Old School Walleye Fishing Family Secrets
River Walleye Fishing
If you take a look at the list of state, and providence records you will find that the majority of the state record walleye were caught in rivers. I am sure you will be surprised that river walleye fishing is how the majority of record size fish are caught.Rivers do not get the same fishing pressure that lakes get so they tend to hold stable populations, and produce larger walleye.
Many Walleye fisherman spend their time river walleye fishing when cold fronts have slowed the fishing in close by lakes.River walleyes seem to ignore, or are not effected by a incoming cold front. Also, head to the rivers in late summer when walleye fishing begins to slow down because of rising temperatures and plenty of natural food to eat.Lake walleyes will be scattered as the water starts it's fall turnover, unlike the river walleye where they will be feeding the same summertime places.
Big rivers to the north will surprising have many portions that are open water all winter long. The tail-waters of dams, and warm water discharges will offer open water walleye fishing all winter long.
The new walleye angler typically has more trouble learning river walleye fishing then learning to fish in lakes. The new walleye fisherman many times gets discouraged on their first river fishing trip because of a poor catch and make the decision to not try again.You need to be able to adjust your walleye fishing technique by learning how the river currents and the fluctuation of the water levels effects the walleye on the river you intend to fish.
Walleyes can tolerate some current but for only short periods of time. They need some type of a current break where they can rest if they are going to stay in a strong current area of the river. You can eliminate much of the river when you start your search for walleye because of too strong of currents.
Concentrate your search in areas that are known to hold walleye such as small pools out of the currents path, downstream from any current break, a bridge or a large rock formation. A very good example would be a downstream island. Don't make the mistake of only searching for walleye downstream. If you find rock formations or water obstructions and they provide a current break, chances are they will hold populations of walleye.
The holy grail of river walleye fishing are the current edges. These are as important to finding walleyes in rivers as structure is to finding walleye in lakes. The river walleyes will hold in slack water adjacent to the moving water. They rest here in between going out into the current for food.
Low water levels and stable water flow are ideal times to fish rivers for walleye. Walleyes are very predicable when the water levels are stable and the water is clear. They will be holding in in well know areas of the river.
If you are going to go river walleye fishing when the river is rising to be successful you need to know where the walleye go under these conditions. Many times if you find these areas the fishing will be outstanding! Rising water will often wash many worms, insects and other foods into the river after the rains stop. This will normally cause a walleye feeding frenzy that can create some amazing walleye catches!
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