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What months do walleye spawn?
In most rivers and lakes, from the end of March to the beginning of April is when the bulk of spawning begins. The farther North you go, the later this occurs. On Lake Erie, my home water, our walleyes spawn in waves due to the large population.
How long does walleye spawn last?
While the walleye’s pre-spawn period often lasts weeks or even months, the actual spawning period typically stretches over 2 to 3 weeks. What is this? Pretty much all walleye in any given water body will have spawned out during that time. The very act of spawning typically only lasts for a few hours.
How does walleye spawn work?
More precisely, the golden moment comes right before the spawn, when the males gather in dense concentration by dams and at the mouths of inlets. They wait in these staging areas for females to join them when the water is just the right temperature [source: Pitlo].
Where do walleyes go after spawning?
As post-spawn walleyes filter through the transition zones of lakes and rivers, one of the most common (and under fished) post spawn locations is shallow flats. They usually contain vast schools of perch and other baitfish, which the walleyes rely on to recover from the spawn.
Do walleyes bite when they are spawning?
The problem is, walleyes bite like mad for a week or two before spawning, but once the spawn begins, the action comes to a sudden halt–the male fish have other things on their minds and the spawning act leaves the females in a weakened condition. The bite picks up again a couple of weeks after the spawn ends.
What triggers walleye spawn?
The pace at which the sun warms the water determines the pace of the spawn. Similarly, shallow water warms faster than deep water, so spawning starts earlier and proceeds faster in streambeds than in lakes and reservoirs. Deep inland lakes can take a while to absorb sufficient sunlight to reach the trigger temperature.
What depth do walleye spawn in?
1 to 20 feet
Walleye spawn occurs in shallow waters — usually from 1 to 20 feet (0.3 to 6.1 meters) in depth and preferably rocky-bottomed areas.
Can walleye reproduce in a pond?
Many authorities assert that walleyes will not breed in small ponds. In reality some reproduction may occur, but not enough to replace fish that are caught, die or are eaten by predators. To improve breeding success rock substrate can be added to ponds.
What temp do walleyes spawn?
Description: This fish has a dark green back,golden yellow sides and a white belly.
How to catch walleye in any river?
– You will find most of the walleye beside dams​ of a river – In the deep pockets of the river, walleyes like to lie down and have rest – Walley like to stay right where the current breaks
When do walleyes spawn temperature?
Walleye spawn when the water temperature ranges from 42 degrees to 52 degrees F. Fishing is invariably poor during this period. The best walleye behavior during spawning, when it comes to catching walleye, is some male fish that move around the actual spawning sites. After spawning is completed, walleye move out of these areas.
Do walleyes stay in rivers?
Walleye can typically be found in large numbers in the rivers of regions they inhabit. Rivers can be challenging for many anglers due to being affected easily by weather conditions like heavy rainfall or the lack of it. In this post, we will look at some strategies and tips you can employ on the river while in search of walleye.