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Walleye fishing is enjoyed by many sports fishermen who dare to defy the nature of the beast and deliver them to the end of their hook. Never give up hope, even if you are not successful with your first couple of fishing trips; hang in there. After reading our article you should be well equipped for success with your next walleye fishing expedition.

The seasons can determine where you'll have the best success of fishing for walleye. For example, in the spring it's a good idea to fish along the shore where the water tends to be more shallow. In comparison, when summer has arrived, you need to focus on water that is somewhat deeper. Bait shop sell a lot of razzle-dazzle lures that are designed to catch the attention of a fish, but for walleye it's recommended to stay away from these flashy lures and use more subtle colors such as brown or silver. The best places to focus on are rocky points and drop-offs, as when water hits the rocks more oxygen is created, making it an attractive location for fish. This oxygen rich water is great for walleye as well as minnows, one of the foods that walleye enjoy. On very hot days, it may take a little more patience on your part, as the walleye, like just about every type of animal, tend to slow down when it's hot. You can outwit the walleye, and actually get them more active during hot weather, if you choose a jig or spinnerbait that they can't resist. When you are fishing for walleyes in an area where they are likely to be; it is most likely not a secret and you will have other fisherman around. Even though this may give you the opportunity to compare notes with the others fishing; you may still wish to have a little privacy. You may be able to find lodges that will allow access to private lakes only through their facility. Many of these situations exist in Canada, where you'll have your own cabin to stay in as well as your own lake. Most of these places will generally offer the occupation of other varieties of fish also. Fishing is a time to put yourself in touch with nature at the same time as nourishing your body.

As with a lot of things in life, the moon phases can have an influence on your success fishing for walleye. The gravitational force of the moon is strong enough to impact the waters of the earth, so it only stands to reason that walleye, who live in these waters, would feel the effect also. Walleye usually spawn during the new or full moon phases, which makes these the best times to fish for them. Many anglers also find that fish are more aggressive during these moon phases, which will make them more inclined to bite. If you get a chance to go out walleye fishing in the early evening, when the moon is just rising, and it's in the new moon or full moon phase, your chances for a successful trip increase.

Walleye fishing is a wonderful endeavor, and assuming you haven't attempted it before, you should study the locations that are best in the area you live try and it out. Planning a trip to go fishing in an area where that species is numerous is something you might wish to do, if walleyes are not near you. Catching walleyes is fun, but they are also yummy to consume.