Finding Those Big Fat Walleye Fish In The Fall
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Catching Big Walleye Fish in the Fall
Introduction
As Labor Day approaches, weather forecasters mark the beginning of autumn?"a sentiment walleye fishermen can confirm. During this transition, fish move from their summer spots, and traditional fishing methods yield fewer walleyes.
Days grow shorter and nights cooler, signaling a change. Suddenly, walleyes seem to vanish from familiar haunts.
Understanding the Shift
By mid-August, unnoticed changes indicate the start of fall. Weeds begin to die due to cooler temperatures and shorter days, driving baitfish and walleyes away from shallow areas.
Shallower lakes begin this transition earlier, while deeper, clearer lakes shift later. Despite the frustration of finding walleye on the move, they tend to gather in predictable areas, often in large schools by size.
Targeting the Transitioning Walleye
The fall transition gives anglers an advantage. Walleyes concentrate in specific, deeper lake areas, allowing you to narrow down your search.
Initially, walleyes move to open-water areas near sand structures?"like sand bars, flats, points, and humps. In September, sandy areas are prime locations. Even if your summer spots have turned quiet, try fishing the sand.
Don’t rush to deep waters yet; it's common to find walleyes in shallower zones, up to 15 feet deep. A high-quality fish finder with a zoom feature can help spot walleyes tightly aligned with the bottom. Ensure your boat stays in deeper waters while you cast to shallower spots and work your way back.
Techniques and Bait
Fall is the ideal time to use live bait. As water temperatures drop towards turnover, walleyes move deeper. Shift your focus from structure tops to deeper areas. Look to sharper breaks or mid-lake humps around 20 feet deep, or soft-bottom flats that vary in depth.
Walleyes become selective about their staging locations, often gathering where structures like boulders or sand patches exist. Precision in these locations is key. Many spots will be empty, but finding just one walleye often leads to discovering a larger school.
Optimal Depths and Locations
As temperatures cool further, through the 50s and 40s, walleyes seek structures leading to the lake’s deepest areas. By the time water temperatures hit the 30s, walleyes that occupied 15-foot depths may be found 45 feet or deeper. They search for zones where mud meets hard bottom, turning deep boulders into fish magnets.
In shallower, perch-rich lakes, walleyes feed on insects from the lakebed. In deeper, clear lakes, they go as deep as 70 feet, chasing minnows and other aquatic life.
Conclusion
As fall transitions to winter, fish continue moving, and so should you. Following their migration can turn cold-weather fishing into a rewarding experience. Stay adaptable and enjoy the thrill of catching those big, fat walleyes this season!
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