Inflow Walleyes?

[eyepatrol]

With the rains we've had lately, especially down here in the southern part of the state, would it pay to fish culvert, ditch, swale or creek inlets this time of year? If so, would this be mainly a night bite, or would the 'eyes hang around these areas during the daytime hours also?

[Northlander]

I sure would try it. Anyplace with current will hold eyes. It could be a all day thing if its enough flow.

[Team Otter]

These types of areas can be dynamite. Besides what Northlander has already mentioned, you can also look in these areas for a distinct mud-line to form. Often times, baitfish relate to this type of scenario and then watch out!

[musky hunter]

If you've got inflow areas give them a try. It amazes me that I can get walleyes from 18" of dark, muddy, or stained water. Bait fish can become disoriented in these conditions making them easy prey in the stained water. So when you find inflow, a mud line, etc, float a little walleye candy in there and be ready to set the hook.

[eyepatrol]

That sounds great! One of the lakes we're going to hit doesn't have any major inlets, but the other one does. I'm really thinking of hitting the lake before sunrise to try some of these types of locations. The mudline thought is interesting, as I remember fishing the Missouri river and having great success along the mudline there.

Thanks for the replies. I can hardly contain myself for another week!

[fishmachine]

I fish alot of prairie pot hole lakes that lack in structure, and current area is one of the first places I target.

[james_walleye]

Bass i can tell you this, on the lakes i fish in southern MN, every that has current that i've tried early in the season has had walleyes in it, and i mean EVERY 1. All at night yes, some during the day more than others. It can be a patience game, sometimes its 2:00am when they move in, sometimes its sunset, thats the whole trick is the patience game, how long are you willing too wait it out.

[eyepatrol]

Sounds great everyone. Thanks for the info. I believe I'm pretty well set on my strategy for the opening weekend. Just need the weather to cooperate a bit now.

Good luck to ALL and most importantly, but safe and have fun!