Walleye Water Temps

[Mike Stark]

just wondering if anyone has a guide to walleye and water temps.

what are they doing at certain water temps?

thanks,

mike

[Team Otter]

In my opinion, this question is a little broad only because walleyes may act differently from northern MN to southern MN and from the state of Washington to the state of New York. For lake systems, as a general rule, though, walleyes spawn between 38 - 45 degrees F, move to mid-lake structure or cover between 50 - 65 degrees F and then head back to shoreline areas prior to ice-up and/or winter when water temperatures start to drop back below 60 degrees F.

[PerchJerker]

And they are always eating, regardless of the water temperature.

[TrophyEyes]

Depth and speed of the presentation are the most important things to consider. Colder the water, traditionally the slower presentatiions work better. I say that, but there are exeptions to the rule. Sometimes when they are not bitting, I try a more aggressive approach and make it a more of an instictive/reaction bite. Cranks, spinners and jigs/twister tail on a straight retrieve sometimes can produce when lindy rigging and slip bobbers aren't working.

I guess my point is that there are guidelines, but you have to be willing to try different patterns until you see what works.

[Mike Stark]

thanks guys for the info.

i was not sure if walleye patterns rely on water temps like some other species do.

team otter to make it clear....im asking about northern mn lakes.

thanks again.

mike

[Team Otter]

Walleyes rely on what they want to rely on; tricky devils sometimes.

Northern MN, 'eh? Love it.