Walleye Warriors

Milwaukee Journal
Posted: March 21, 2007
AREA WATERS

Walleye fishing was good on many rivers. Water temperatures were in the mid 30s. Walleyes spawn when the temperature reaches about 42 degrees. The water level on many rivers was high and the current was swift, so be sure to use heavy enough jigs or rigs. Walleyes were biting light, so use a stinger hook.

The Rock River provided anglers with walleye action. High water on the river should make for a great spawning run.

Most anglers were targeting the stretch between the dam in Jefferson and Lake Koshkonong. Look for walleyes holding in deep holes.

Anglers had success fishing below the dam at Jefferson at night. Jigs, three way rigs, or Lindy-style rigs baited with a jumbo fathead, large rosy red, or lake shiner worked best. Jig-and-twister combos also produced. Pink and white or chartreuse and orange were good combinations. Catfish and sheepshead were also being caught.