Walleye night fishing is a little different than day fishing in that you don’t want to drag or bounce lures on the actual bottom of the lake or river. Now, you are targeting hungry, active strikers, and you want to present the bait to these. That means keeping your lure between about one and three feet above the floor. Use crankbaits and jigs, and when you reach the end of a structure, don’t quit. Continue out a little further, as you might find some walleye floating about the outskirts of the structure, scouting for food. If you can present your bait to them, you will certainly be able to reel in some find fish.
While you can have great walleye night fishing all night long, the target hours should be the rising and setting of the moon. This is when the ability to catch a hefty number of walleye is going to peak, due to the quick change in lighting and water temperatures. During these hours, the walleye will be most active, moving from the depths to the shallows.
While you can have great fun fishing for walleye at any time, especially in the northern lakes of the United States and in Canada, where waters don’t warm as much as they do in the south, walleye night fishing is the most productive, efficient way to get your hands on some trophies that you can brag about later. Take the time to get to know your lake or river of choice, and set out on a nighttime excursion; you’ll be surprised at how easy it really is!
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