03-06-2002, 02:24 PM
WALLEYE TIME IS ON THE HORIZON<br><br>Though rain and cold weather are keeping many of Lake Lanier anglers at home in front of the fire, the walleye population is silently migrating northward toward the upper Chattahoochee River in search of suitable spawning grounds. This tasty northern sport fish is only known to a small number of fishermen who visit Lanier. That's because the walleye were only stocked one time back in the early 1960's when biologists were experimenting with the introduction of several cold water species.<br><br>Despite the low numbers that were put into Lanier's fertile waters, they have reproduced well enough to maintain a standing population. Walleyes are probably not numerous enough to target during most of the year, but certainly a sufficient amount are available to warrant angling for them during their spawning run.<br><br>Eenter this URL for rest of article: http://www.fishinglanier.com/Articles/aw...<br>Living to Fish and Fishing to Live<br>Bill Vanderford<br>www.fishinglanier.com<br>770-962-1241