Fishing for walleye, northern pike and panfish this time of year There are numerous tactics anglers can implement to experience great walleye, northern pike and panfish fishing. When fishing for walleye, one thing to think about is to look for the right areas within a lake where you can find decent sized fish. Suggested locations include turns, big changes in depth, humps or other places walleyes like to sit tight. Also remember the critical periods of time when walleye are best fished: early and late in the day. For more information on fishing f
or walleye in Michigan, check out their page online.
When fishing for northern pike, something to remember is that most of these fish are hiding out in weedy areas where they can take cover yet still find ample food sources. Often times these spots will consist of bays with access to deep water. For more information on northern pike fishing, check out their page online.
And lastly, when fishing for various panfish, it’s important to note that these species typically live just about anywhere so you should work the entire water column when you head out. For those in shallow water, they’ll typically feed for short periods of time in the very early morning and late in the day. For more information on fishing for panfish in Michigan, visit the sunfish page or the crappie page.