One look at New York’s Lake Erie makes one thing clear to anglers: This is big water where trolling is the name of the game. Here’s a look at where to find some great Empire State walleye fishing when the season opens the first Saturday in May. New York’s walleye anglers have literally hundreds of options to consider. Jigs, blade baits, live bait rigs and trolled crankbaits are universally effective. As the season progresses, walleyes gradually migrate into deeper water.ĭuring the heat of summer, shallow water areas are best fished at night or during periods of low light. Statewide, anglers should experience continued exceptional walleye fishing in future years.ĭuring the early part of walleye season (which opens the first Saturday in May), experienced anglers start their search near spawning areas which include the first drop-off, hump, point or weedy edge outside a spawning tributary or shoal. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation recently announced that walleye harvests on Lake Erie during the 2017 season were nearly three times greater than the 30-year average.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |