Finding More Walleye To Fish In Illinois

Of all the lakes in Illinois for fishing walleye, some are not targeted for walleye fishing. Anglers just visit these lakes to fish for other fish, and leave the walleye alone. These are prime lakes for fishing walleye without any competition.

The state has many lakes to fish, but these are just some that you will find interesting to fish. You can fish all day if you like or go out in the early mornings. One lake is even noted for fishing walleye only when you can see the smoke flying from the power plant. This is a bit unusual way to judge if you will fish or not, but it works.

Fox Chain-O-Lakes are where you are going to find walleye and anglers in search of the eyes. This chain has always been popular for walleye fishing as well as other species. You can find walleye in all fifteen of the lakes in the chain.

The temperature of the water will determine where you will find the walleye. It is best to use a fish locator or ask around and find out where they are biting the best. The walleye are always busy during spring and fall, but the summer months prove very exciting for walleye anglers. All you need is a boat and some equipment to have a good day of fishing.

Shabbona Lake will probably be the next lake to host a nice sized walleye. The lake does have a ten horsepower limit, but the fishing is extraordinary. You will want to forget about lures and use a slip bobber and a leech in twelve feet of water. Some anglers have also tipped the scales by using a bluegill about three inches in size to catch the walleye.

Clinton Lake is great for walleye fishing especially when you can see the smoke flowing from the power plant. When the smoke flies, the walleye bite in that general area. Crankbaits work the best and fishing by trolling. When trolling, you are going to have more chances of a strike if you keep the speed at about three miles per hour.

East Fork Lake is just another place that you can fish for walleye and have a great day. The walleye range around the five-pound weight and you do have to have a fourteen-inch fish to keep it. The clear waters are easy to fish and the main lake points make it prime for walleye fishing. If the light is low, use a crankbait or use a night crawler or leech and you will have bites. Anglers do not intentionally visit this lake for walleye, so there is no competition.

Kinkaid Lake is filled with walleye, but many anglers will fish for the other fish and ignore the prime walleye fishing. This is a big lake and has some nice sized walleye for catching. The only problem with fishing this lake is that you have to use a crankbait to catch the walleye. Many anglers fishing for bass come up with a walleye when using a crankbait. Fish the far north end and you will have some great fish stories to tell. You could also fish by the spillway on the other end of the lake.