How to Catch Walleye in the Current
- 1). Look for areas with a fast current. Places around dams, bridges, waterfalls and inlet streams are prime places to find walleye. Walleyes prey on fish that may be disoriented in the current.
- 2). Look for areas of water with varying depth. Walleyes like to change the depth in which they swim based on how bright the sky is.
- 3). Paddle your boat or canoe to the area that you think the walleyes are. Walleye often swim at depths between 4 and 6 feet, so start out setting your lure according to that.
- 4). Place one or two minnows on your hook. Minnows make up a large portion of a walleye's diet.
- 5). Cast the line and wait for a bite. Slowly reel the line in. Walleyes can be aggressive, so you risk breaking your line if you aren't patient when reeling it in. Try catching the walleye with a net once it gets close enough to the boat.
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