Catching Walleye and Sauger in Clear Water

W alleye Fishing

Catching Walleye and Sauger in Clear Water

Fishing for walleye in crystal, clear lakes can be very frustrating.
Walleye can be found in 5 feet of water early in the morning, late in the
evening and throughout the night. During the day, these same fish will
be found in water as deep as 20 to 50 feet. Fishing with light line is a
must when fishing in clear water. You can double your strikes by using
4 pound line instead of 8 or 10 pound line.

On calm, sunny days, most anglers don’t even fish during the day
because it will be very tough. If you can get out on the water during a
cloudy day or a day with a light wind, fishing will be better. A small chop
on the water (from the wind kicking up the waves) is usually best for
walleye fishing. Try fishing at night to increase your odds of catching
fish in clear water. Successful anglers completely change how they fish
to avoid spooking fish. They make long casts instead of vertical
jigging. When trolling, anglers will let out 50 to 100 feet more line than
they typically let out. Some anglers only fish at night during the
summer. Others use slip bobbers with a single hook instead of a
jighead. It is so important to make your bait appear as natural as
possible because clear water walleye are very picky.

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