Explaining lake map structure

[MNBEEF]

I have been fishing ever since I can remember but until very recently, 1-2 years have never fished walleye and have really never been taught how to look at a lake map. Where walleye travel a.m. vs p.m., Why to fish this break vs. a break that looks almost identical. I have heard the terms saddles, inward turns ect. but when looking at a map never know where to start.

Are there any threads that have visual aids or wedsites that can help me out. I need to see a map version as well as get it explained for it to sink into my mushy brain.

Thanks for the help

MNBEEF

[Zelmsdawg]

I'd try reading the walleye book in the hunting and fishing library by Dick Sternberg. I'm no walleye expert either but it'll give you a good base to build off of.

Good luck looking for waldo

[fishnowworknever]

Check out this thread in the Metro area Lakes forum.

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubb...ew_#Post2763866

[MNBEEF]

Oh yeah I forgot about the maps Matt Johnson was putting out, yes that is exactly what I am looking for.

Thanks

[Hawg]

I wish it was that simple.

[MNBEEF]

any little bit helps

[MNBEEF]

Not having a camera, what is the best way to find out what is on the bottom (gravel, sand, rock etc.) Are there general rules of thumb when looking for bottom transitions?

[PFUNK]

Not having a camera, what is the best way to find out what is on the bottom (gravel, sand, rock etc.) Are there general rules of thumb when looking for bottom transitions?

Sometimes looking at the shoreline can give u an idea of what kind of bottom you may be fishing over. If you have a flasher and you get a double echo (false bottom at twice the actual depth) you are over a harder bottom type. Over rock in shallower water you can get a triple echo. This is why I like using a lcd sonar vs a traditional flasher. Though both can show what the bottom content may be, it is easier to tell on a traditional lcd sonar for me.