In the warmer summer months, structures which
are in shallow water can be very successful for
Walleye anglers. These structures are above the
thermocline of the water, but they supply shade
and cooler water that the Walleye love.
In addition, there is an abundance of baitfish and
oxygen in these structures during this time.
During the hot parts of the day the fish may move
to underwater structures which are somewhat
deeper, and at night the fish will move to
structures closer to the shore.
During the fall and winter months, the fish will
move to the deepest parts of the area, where the
water is coldest and there is plenty of oxygen.
Deep water structures may be a great spot during
these times, but there is never a guarantee when
it comes to these slippery fish.
The only hard fact about Walleye is that they are
unpredictable. Just as important as the fact that
there is an underwater structure present is the
food factor. If the structure has no baitfish, the
Walleye will move somewhere else where there is
an abundance of food.
Most underwater structures which are large and
prominent will usually have at least a few
Walleye, but ideally finding the structures where
the entire school is hiding is a much better option.
Far too many anglers make the assumption that if
an underwater structure is present this means a
whole mess of Walleye are down there waiting,
and this is not always true.
Underwater structure plays a part in fishing for
Walleye, but it is not the only factor that needs to
be considered.
Understanding the migration of the Walleye
through the day and seasons, as well as the food
sources and their locations, will help you find
structures that are a good Walleye fishing spot
because of the large number of fish hiding out.
All of the factors must be considered together, to
help pinpoint structures that will be widely used
for the time of year and the specific weather and
temperatures. It is impossible to follow the same
rules every time you go fishing, because Walleye
are known for being unpredictable.
Understanding the movements of the fish will help
you understand where they will be at any given
time, giving you an advantage when it comes to
choosing structures to fish.
