FRESHWATER SPECIES
WALLEYE
Fall is one of the best times of year to catch big walleye, but success comes down to the right tackle choices. From classic jigs and minnows to modern tungsten setups, crankbaits, and stick baits, anglers have a variety of proven methods for fall walleye fishing, this guide covers the top lures and techniques you’ll want in your arsenal for consistent success on the water.
Walleye Tackle Tips
Jason Mitchell’s top tackle picks for April walleye in river systems across the upper Midwest. Discover the essential lures and jigs for early-season success in current.
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Max Wilson covers the importance of using live sonar to target suspended walleyes through the ice on Lake Winnipeg.
Fishing big, bold, and aggressively is usually the key to catching walleye on Lake Winnipeg. Jason Mitchell shares some of his go-to lures for catching greenbacks.
One of the trickiest aspects of using barbless hooks is keeping the fish pinned up and not losing them at the hole. Jason Mitchell covers 3 key tips to help you land more fish.
Early ice on Red Lake can be a magical time of year to target walleye but there are a few tricks that will help you catch a lot more fish.
Low flow conditions can make it harder to locate river walleye in the fall. Max Wilson shares where you should look the next time you’re out.
Dead sticking walleye can be incredibly effective at times. When the bite gets tough, a large percentage of fish often hit the set lines.
Fall is a great time to use your side imaging to identify walleye and spot lock nearby to cast out to them.
Bryan Bogdan of Wekusko Falls, Manitoba on his 5 best tips for catching more trophy walleye during early ice.
