Walleye Season Closed but....

[LaVoi]

Hey pupster, Welcome to the forums!!

Obviously there is not a whole lot you can do to prevent catching a fish accidentally that is out of season. As long as you are not targeting walleyes it is not illegal to catch them. However you must immediately release the fish. If a game warden were to see you catch a walleye it is kind up to his own judgement to determine if you were targeting them specifically, then they could take action from there. As long as you get the fish back swimming in as little time as possible that is about the most you can do. Good fishin, LaVoi

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[Guest]

Pupster,
There is nothing wrong with accidently catching a fish that is out of season, that is as long as you release it immediately. Also, for example, you cannot fish for bass that are out of season and say you are fishing for crappies which is in season. It's a fine line sometimes, and if the CO thinks you are fishing for bass even if you are casting a 2" tube tipped with waxworms he could give you a hefty fine. It's really just common sense and best judgment. If you catch a nice fish that is out of season, just admire your catch, enjoy the fight and let the fish go on it's way. Good luck and Tight lines!

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Adam Johnson
www.adamjohnsonfishing.com

[andy j]

I am also for the hawkeye state. It is good to see another person for the best state on this forum. I have been here for 4 years and the fishing is pretty good. I would find a fishing buddy that knows the area and all the good fishing spots. This will save you a lot of trail and error. Good luck Go Hawks!

[SteveR]

YAY Cyclones!!!!!! (There's always an contrarian ya know)

[Guest]

What happens when you catch a walleye accidentally while fishing for other species of fish. I'm from Iowa, and the areas I fish I almost always inadvertently catch walleyes while fishing for bass. Just curious I'm sure people still catch walleyes accidentally.

[Guest]

Although I'm fom the "Hawkeye" state I'm still a Cyclone fan! Anyway thanks for the replies I was really curious. I'm glad our season on walleyes doesn't close (except on a few of our natural lakes that I don't fish), because I just caught my biggest walleye ever! 30" 10.2lbs.

P.S. No sense asking I'll never tell.
Thanks again! Pupster

[Guest]

I grew up in Iowa and went to Iowa State but as you can see by my user name I stuck with the better if the two athletic programs.

The year round seasons are nice. Some fellow Iowegians and I had to make a trip down to Clear Lake two weeks ago just so we could fish and try out the new boat.

Where did you catch a 10.2 pound walleye at Pupster?

PS. There is absolutely no way that the clones will win at Kinneck again. Sorry, this is not the place to start that conversation. GO HAWKS

[Guest]

Herkey,
You should have read the P.S. about my 10.2 it's a fairly popular spot but no one is fishing it! If the word gets out I'll be done.

[Guest]

I wasn't looking for the exact spot. I was just interested in the body of water, but If that is more than you want to divulge that's fine. I was just curious.

[Guest]

Herkey,
How was Clear Lake? We were going to go up there tomorrow but looks like rain all day. We were up there a week ago fighting the wind but we did catch 5 keepers nothing big and several yellow bass.

[Guest]

Clear Lake was very slow. we only caught one white bass. I did had an above average size walleye with in 5 feet of the boat when my snell borke. I was surprised at how busy the lake was. we fished by the island and another point on the south side and each spot had 5 to 7 boats on it.

[Guest]

Herkey,
About where I caught that 10.2. If I tell you the body of water believe me everyone knows the exact spot. I think no one is fishing because of the up and down weather, plus the wind hasn't let up for about 2 weeks. Sorry. There's just something about hammering fish and having them all to yourself. I guess I'm selfish

[SteveR]

sorrrry, won't touch your thread again

[Guest]

pupster, don't worry man, there is no such bait in the courts that says you were targeting this fish spacificatly. enjoy your fishing, and if a odd ball bites.. let it go!!! you win, you caught him.. game over!!

[Guest]

I understand. I would do the same thing.

Have you ever fished Brushy Creek? I read a few posts on another web site about it that sounded interesting.

[Guest]

Yes, I've spent quite a few hours on Brushy. The walleyes are a bit finicky but I've found slip bobbers w/minnows have produced the most walleyes for me. The fish are really nice for no older than the lake is..20-24" are common. The bass (smallmouth and laregemouth) fishing can also be good. What other site did you read about Brushy on?

[Guest]

I read about it on www.iowaoutdoors.org.

That pretty good for a lake that is only a few years old. Next time I'm in the area I will have to check it out.