Many fishermen know that this is where to find the large walleye; so of course, this is where they will flock to. In order to thwart these other rivals, look for a lake that is more known for bass fishing. There may be a large number of people fishing there, but they are not singling in on walleye. This leaves the pickings to you.

If you don’t have the luxury of trekking across the country, then you must work with what you have. Look for areas of the lake that offer shaded areas behind large boulders or where currents meet still waters.

If you find a school of walleye, there is sure to be a large one nearby, but keep in mind that they will be nearby, not together with the smaller fish. Fish around the area rather than over where the school is gathering.

Use the Correct Method – It is important to know what walleyes like and dislike. They are incredibly light sensitive, so if you are fishing at night, do not use bright halogens or LEDS to light your area. Try to use candles, if possible, or dimmer lanterns and flashlights. You want just enough light to be able to see what you are doing. At night, walleye come closer to the shore, so if they notice a lot of light, they will avoid that area.

Walleye are also easily spooked by loud noises. If you are trolling, eliminate as much boat noise as possible. Keep a longer line behind the boat so that once the noise has passed over them, the walleye will turn their attention to the lure. If you keep it too close to the boat, they will avoid the area completely and not even attempt to bite.

If you keep these tips in mind, you will have a better chance of landing that trophy walleye and becoming the envy of all of your friends.

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