Spring time walleye locations

  • ltwillia0506
    La Crosse WI
    Posts: 44
    #1241349

    I’m new at this spring time walleye fishing and would really like to give it a try. I am looking for key points or current seams that hold walleye this time of year with the high water. I was also wondering what techniques work best in spring?

    jeff_jensen
    cassville ,wis
    Posts: 3053
    #951851

    Q. I am looking for key points or current seams that hold walleye this time of year with the high water.

    You and a million other guys I’m afraid.

    Staying closer to the tail water areas and looking for the shore line seams is a good place to start. Not all walleyes and saugers spawn at the dams of course but if you want numbers and a good place to get bit then the head end of the pools is a good place to put the boat in

    A good rod or two with 6-8lb. superline on at least one can turn a novice into a good stick in short order. Flouro or mono on the other set up and you are good to go.
    Stay as light as you can with your jigs and blades and don’t get married to one bait or color. Switch it up, move around and don’t be afraid to anchor up on occasion. Be considerate of others when tossing the anchor though, not good practice in a community hole but if you have a seam to yourself then it’s a great way to relax and really learn about your equiptment and the area you are pitching.

    Best of luck to ya and play it safe in the flood conditions. Remember, walleyes don’t like the heavy, fast current any more than we do. Set your sights on that and you should be in the ball park for some bites

    sandmannd
    Posts: 928
    #951879

    Looks for slack in current near shorelines and look for wing damns. Jig and plastics have been producing and some lindys with chubs as well.

    jsfishin
    Urbana, IA
    Posts: 120
    #951934

    Good sized eddies have been producing for us so far this spring. Fishing the middle to tail end of the current change.

    ltwillia0506
    La Crosse WI
    Posts: 44
    #945712

    THANKS ALOT GUYS…….appreciate all the help!

    jsfishin
    Urbana, IA
    Posts: 120
    #952024

    And where ever you choose to start for the walleyes..make
    sure you have a good selection of lures, & variety of colors.
    Moxies are working well this spring, along with ‘swim baits’.
    Good luck.

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