Some walleye facts and
tips on using the right fishing lures to catch them
The walleye fish is a favorite target of many anglers in America and
Canada. Often called ‘walleyed pike,’ they are actually members of
the perch family, not pikes. Many different fishing lures are used to
catch walleye, but they are notoriously elusive. When they decide to
stop biting, trying different fishing lures will usually have no
impact.
A major advantage nature has given walleye is excellent night vision.
They prey on smaller perch species, which do not see well in dim
conditions. Using fishing lures that mimic the color patterns of fish
like the yellowperch is a good idea.
This same natural eyesight advantage that walleye possess at night
makes them much more sensitive to bright sunshine during the day.
You’ll want to use deep fishing lures, like bouncers and live bait
without bobbers, especially on sunny days and clear water.
Walleye have extremely attuned hearing. This makes them one of the
most skittish and nervous fishes in the lake. Use fishing lures that
will not make a harsh, abrasive sound while you retrieve, and never
troll over the fish if you can avoid it.
As a rule, walleye prefer cooler waters. They will remain active in
water as cold as just above freezing. They also prefer murkier
conditions, and rely on their superior hearing to locate prey. Smart
anglers will choose fishing lures that give off vibrations that mimic
a struggling smaller fish. Colorado spinnerbaits and jigs are good
choices.
The most popular live bait for catching walleye is night crawlers. A
common approach is to use the worms in a spinner rig. Any fishing
lures that mimic this are also effective.
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