Walleye's @ Night?

[Lwapo]

I've heard/read/etc that night is a good time for Walleyes. Is this correct?

Can someone give me some info on it? My work schedule is such that fishing for them at night would work great for me.

What times is it legal?

Any special strategies?

Any ideas as to what kind of bait to use? Or just the same as during the day?

I haven't fished for Walleyes very much, but I was recently given a VERY large amount of very nice gear and I'd like to go after them.

Thanks in advance!

[Capt Hook]

I have been doing the night bite on the eyes for 28 years. Here is my slant... Any water that holds eyes will give up bigger fish at night. Some of the best are the great lakes river mouths, on both sides of the state. Trolling or casting stickbaits{Rapalas,bombers,Rebels ect} Don't be afraid to go big- f-18s, husky Jerk 14s. Also any river that has eyes will give up some nice catches at night. Inland lakes- Casting off docks, wading off points or anywhere fish would more shallower to feed. If you are in a boat, one great way to take fish is to troll the outside edge of the weedline with the same baits. If the weeds are not up to the surface you can use milk jugs with twine and a sinkers to mark the edge before dark.

[MSTRB8R]

How to whip fish in the river Hey guys I thought this would make a good stickey if anyone had a question on how to whipp for walleye in the river here is a link and a few pictures to see that there is two diffrent methods on how to go about it...

http://www.dwfonline.com/art_of_whip_fishing.htm

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http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/River_Set_up_1_.jpg

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This should help you out. Anytime is legal. Must have a Canadian license if you go to that side remember. Min.size 13". Check regs for limit on amt. of hooks. Don't let the line back too fast or you might end up with a mess. Check under SCR & DR forum for more info. Good luck. Someone on the site found this info. A big help for a lot of people. His original post is in that forum.

[mathews_583]

I've had a lot of success for walleyes at night. So far this year i've been of the pier in Holland but it has been very slow, I seen a couple fish over 7 lbs but not much activity. Where night fishing is best is in Canada. We troll with Rapalas for hours after dark and hammer the walleyes. It can be a blast and works in most rivers.lakes in michigan as well. make sure you know the location 1st so that you're not having trouble in the dark. I highly recommend the Perch rapala size 11 or 13. good luck fishing

[silverfoxx129]

I used to do real well at harbor beach casting rapalas off the outside edge of the break wall after dark

[Lwapo]

Thanks for the great info so far guys!

On a smaller inland lake that has (supposedly) Walleyes but only has a small creek for an inlet, where would I expect to find them?

I know the lake has some weedbeds and what not all around the sides and in a couple of higher places in the middle, would they be there?

Also I heard that Walleye suspend? Is this true and how deep should I start trolling for them? Start at the bottom or surface?

Thanks again! I'm a newb and all this great info is going to help a lot!

[MSUICEMAN]

Thanks for the great info so far guys!

On a smaller inland lake that has (supposedly) Walleyes but only has a small creek for an inlet, where would I expect to find them?

I know the lake has some weedbeds and what not all around the sides and in a couple of higher places in the middle, would they be there?

Also I heard that Walleye suspend? Is this true and how deep should I start trolling for them? Start at the bottom or surface?

Thanks again! I'm a newb and all this great info is going to help a lot!

a lot of this changes from lake to lake, as bottom composition, forage fish, size, current, temperature, and depth all have an effect as to where you will find em.

[MSTRB8R]

Sorry bud, thought you were talkin' about the river. I always tell people to get a hydrographical map. "Fishing Hotspots" maps give good info and are very accurate. Also, just pick a lake that contains the species you are targeting and talk to somebody at a local baitshop. They tend to be fairly honest. I'd say this early, look for some warm water & if bodybaits are your choice (they tend to be good this time of year) cover the water column and make adjustments 'til you get something going. Also keep an eye on your graph. Good luck.

[Capt Hook]

Sounds like your lake has weeds in the shallows and a drop into deeper water. Early season eyes should be hanging on the drop. Thats where the lake comes alive in the spring.{shallows} Feeds there. If the Lake has deeper water there is a chance of a suspended bite later on. I start high and work down. Highest fish are the most agressive and hard to mark.

[mathews_583]

I have excellent results using FLOATING rapalas which pick up eyes from the surface. thats my best bet. Troll breaks and shorelines and also where that river lets into the lake.

[jackbob42]

Thanks for the great info so far guys!

On a smaller inland lake that has (supposedly) Walleyes but only has a small creek for an inlet, where would I expect to find them?

I know the lake has some weedbeds and what not all around the sides and in a couple of higher places in the middle, would they be there?

Also I heard that Walleye suspend? Is this true and how deep should I start trolling for them? Start at the bottom or surface?

Thanks again! I'm a newb and all this great info is going to help a lot!

What lake you talking about? I'm not too far from you and have probably fished it ! LOL
Maybe I can help you out.