Different weather conditions and various times of the year can have an effect on previous successful attempts at catching walleye. While it may be best to know the waters where you will be fishing for walleye, sometimes that may not be possible. Try talking to other fishermen who have been on Lake Erie previously, and visiting the local bait shops will help you to try and determine for yourself when the best time will be for you to try your hand at catching walleye.  

Bait is one of the most important techniques used for walleye fishing on Lake Erie. The type of bait you use can depend on the time of year you are trying to catch walleye and how much you are willing to spend on your bait. Many anglers have agreed that using live bait has always been a very successful tool in attracting walleyes. From leeches and minnows to worms and other crawlers, walleye have been known to feast on a variety of bait throughout the year. The type of bait you use can also determine exactly how you try to catch your walleye so be sure to explore how to use your bait correctly during your next fishing trip.  

The more traditional way to catch walleye is from a boat out on the water. While this has proven successful for many years in a number of situations, it is not the only way to bring home a great catch. Using a motorized boat can get you and many of your close fishing friends out on the lake into the deeper waters where walleye tend to swim, feast and breed. A boat can give you the space you need for you and all of your tackle while providing a relaxing space for you as you wait for that perfect catch.   

One other unorthodox way to get walleye out of Lake Erie is by a method known as surf fishing. This unique technique of fishing is done by the fishermen (or women) wading right in the seashore as they fish. For many surf fishers, this technique is relatively easy and less expensive than using a boat since there is no need for as many accessories in order to gather walleye from the shore. The entire family can enjoy the day out on the lake during a surf fishing excursion rather than leaving them at shore while you are out on a boat all day long.

To get the full "3 Techniques for Walleye Fishing on Erie" article you'll need to download it here.