Where to Go
According to Walleye Heaven, Ontario has the best walleye fishing, but anglers can also find good spots in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Of Canada's Great Lakes, Lake Erie offers the best walleye fishing experience, but a number of smaller lakes also promise a fruitful fishing excursion. Try Pasha Lake and Lake Nipigon, both found close to Jellicoe, Ontario. Another top spot is Ontario's Lake of the Woods, which is famous for exciting walleye and muskie fishing. Manitoba and Saskatchewan have some of the best fly-in fishing opportunities. In Manitoba, Walleye Heaven recommends Kitchi Island Outpost Camps, Silsby Lake Lodge and Tate Island Lodge. If you're in Saskatchewan, visit Shadd Lake Cabins or Pine Island Resort for an unforgettable fly-in experience.
When, Where on the Lake, and With What
Canada Fishing Online.net recommends fishing near the bottom of a lake over rock piles, or along the edges of weedy patches. Most professional fisherman use minnow-style lures, but earthworms and minnows will also deliver good results. Get the most catches by fishing in the evening, when walleye generally feed.
Advice for Spring
Where you can find walleye and where you should fish for them varies from season to season. In the spring, you're most likely to find walleye near shore (no more than five to 10 feet away from the shoreline) or in a river current. To find where the fish are congregated, troll along shore with a thunder stick lure, a minnow-type lure with hooks dangling from the head, body and tail. Once you catch a walleye, stop trolling and settle in that spot--more fish are sure to follow. Choose bright-colored lures and don't be afraid to reel in quickly. According to Walleye Heaven, the fish are aggressive in springtime and likely to give chase to a fast-moving, temptingly-colored treat.
Summer Tips
In warm Canadian summers, you'll find walleye in deeper water, close to rock wall drop-offs, rocky island points and gravel deposits. Use natural-colored lures and jigs in brown, black, white and silver to attract the walleye, and try live minnows if they're available. According to Walleye Heaven, the fish love salted minnows. For more strikes, lay some minnows out on a tray and salt liberally before use. On really hot days, walleye can get a bit lazy. Rouse them by using a jig and a white twister tail together, dragging the lure across the bottom of the lake at your favorite fishing spot.
Fall Fishing
In the fall, walleye move into open water or leave the lake altogether to relax in the river. When fishing rivers, use a float with a live worm or minnow and reel your line in through slow-moving currents. Open-water walleye hang out in depths of 10 to 30 feet. Fisherman usually have the most success catching walleye in open water with minnow-style lures made especially for fishing in deeper water. At night in the fall, large female walleye move in close to shore. Troll with a lure two to three feet from the water's edge, or cast off shore, using a hook baited with a fresh minnow or night crawler.
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