How to Fish for Walleyes in Michigan
To fish for walleye in Michigan requires knowing where the fish are and how to catch them. Walleye are a smart fish that strikes fast and short. They put up a fight, but you can land them either from shore or a boat depending on the area you are fishing. The right equipment and tackle is important if you are going to catch your limit of walleye in Michigan. The weather and the time of year also play a big part in catching the walleye.
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Things You'll Need
- Rod and reel
- 8-pound test line
- Jig
- Minnows
- Net
- Boat (optional)
- Fish locator (optional)
Instructions
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Select a lake or river in Michigan that is known for walleye fishing. Select an area that as a large population of walleye for better results.
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Take the boat out on the lake or river if you cannot cast from shore. In most cases, walleye fishing is done from a boat, but in some rivers, it is easy to cast from shore into the deepest area of the river where they walleye hide in wait.
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Read the map of the lake or river to see where the humps, points and rock formations are located. These are areas to look for walleye. In some cases, a fish locator might work better than using the hit and miss method.
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Sit in a boat and cast the line with a jig and a minnow. If you fishing during the fall, the minnow should be large. Smaller minnows can be used during spring and summer.
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Trolling is another way to catch a walleye. Cast into the area where the walleye should be and allow the boat to move slowly through the water. This works well in larger lakes.
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Check the weather before heading out to the lake or river. Dusk and dawn are the best times of the day to fish for walleye as bright days will force the walleye into deeper waters. An overcast day brings the walleye into shallower waters.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the minnows alive for bait.
Use a heavier jig if fishing the weed beds.
Try to catch and release if you have too many fish.
