not asking for secret spots or anything just curious about trolling for eyes at utah lake, since its not the deepest how do you do it effectively without your motor scaring them? or do you just let alot of line out? anyone wanna go and show me some techniques in return for a good catfishing trip!? im not a diehard walleye guy just wanna catch a few, ive been throwing maniac lures 4" paddle tail worms all summer with no success could just be where im fishing?? please help!!
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[#0000FF]Utah Lake is a big shallow bowl...with few areas of greater depth or any kind of "structure". Most species...walleyes included...roam around the lake always on the lookout for food or more suitable conditions. Find the food and you will usually find some fish.[/#0000FF]
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[#0000FF]That is especially true of Utah Lake walleyes. Their main food base is small white bass. So find the whities and there will likely be some wallies in the vacinity. But that does not mean they will bite. If they are near a good food source, they often feed heavily for only a few minutes during any given period...one day, two days or whatever. And when they have full tummies they don't chase the silly stuff fishermen drag by them.[/#0000FF]
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[#0000FF]Possibly the best time to troll for walleyes is from about late April through mid June...the post spawn period when they are hungry from a long period of not eating and desperate because the white bass have not yet spawned to provide their yearly grocery supply. If you can find them they will hit everything from small jigs to large crankbaits.[/#0000FF]
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[#0000FF]There are a few dedicated wallieologists who pursue them by "washing lures". Some like the tried and true crawler harnesses. Others prefer shallow-running crankbaits...or plastics. But...since the lake is shallow and walleyes are usually spooky...you either have to let a long line out behind the boat or use planer boards for best success.[/#0000FF]
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[#0000FF]Because the lake is subject to great variations in water levels, walleyes may not always be where you found them before. So you have to factor in the current water conditions and other stuff before you set sail. And watch your sonar. Those marks with whiskers...or big scales and a puckered mouth...are not walleyes.[/#0000FF]
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[#0000FF]Some of the best traditional walleye spots are around Bird Island, off Lincoln Beach or the Orchards or on the flats north and south of Lindon. No guarantees, but if you are gonna get skunked you might as well do it in higher percentage areas. And if you like catfish you are likely to hang a few of those for exercise while waiting for the toothy guys.
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