Daytime walleye and pike

[jramsber]

I am planning a trip the weekend of September 12 to fish some walleye and pike. The lake we are going to is deep and fairly clear (10ft). The water temp is generally 65-70 degrees. I was hoping to get some input on catching walleye/pike during the daytime hours. Low light hours have obviously been more successful but we would like to increase our odds during the day. Any input would be appreciated.

[delcecchi]

I am planning a trip the weekend of September 12 to fish some walleye and pike. The lake we are going to is deep and fairly clear (10ft). The water temp is generally 65-70 degrees. I was hoping to get some input on catching walleye/pike during the daytime hours. Low light hours have obviously been more successful but we would like to increase our odds during the day. Any input would be appreciated.

I generally find that pike bite well during the day.  I would start with weed lines and spinnerbaits. Jigs and swim baits might also work.  Walleye depend more on the type of structure and forage in the lake, it seems.  Which lake?  There is a lot of information on specific lakes available on FM.

[jramsber]

The main walleye forage is perch and cisco. There are quite a few underwater points that drop off very steeply into deep water.  Not much in the way of rock piles that I am aware of. The weed line is around 17-18ft. There are a couple mid lake humps as well. 

[BobT]

I have been learning that more often than we realize, fish will defy the rules.  I wouldn't rule out any tactic that you would use during low light conditions.  I've found walleyes at midday on a glassy lake during a cloudless late July day in 7-8 feet of water on a clear lake using jig and minnow, Lindy rig, or trolling crankbaits. 

[delcecchi]

The main walleye forage is perch and cisco. There are quite a few underwater points that drop off very steeply into deep water.  Not much in the way of rock piles that I am aware of. The weed line is around 17-18ft. There are a couple mid lake humps as well. 

Walleye sometimes eat bugs that live in the mud out in deeper water.  This time of year, the new perch are also of interest.  

[gunner55]

I have had good luck fishing the transition areas too. Not only the 1 at the top/base of the break but the ones along the length of the break as well. I will usually start on the weed line,depending on the day, & work deeper

Edited August 1, 2015 by gunner55

[ANYFISH2]

September  is one of.my favorite months to fish. 

If the lake is deep with probably have developed a thermocline.  So it is a little dependant on the lake,  But typically you can elminate the water below 30ft.  Focus your efforts shallower than that.

I would start at the deep weedless than move to the next brake and or nearby flat ( need not be by it's self, just a largish flat area between depth changes).  I would also suggest strongly  using redtail chubs (I know stupid expensive) or pike(smaller)suckered minnows In September, natural  forage is largest this time of year, so it is a good idea that your bait is too.

Good luck

[hansyfishing02]

For pike I would definitely go with spinners or jerk baits. For Walleye, the nigh time bite is better and you can use minnows or leeches

[hansyfishing02]

For pike I would definitely go with spinners or jerk baits. For Walleye, the nigh time bite is better and you can use minnows or leeches

[Cliff Wagenbach]

The pike will probably be on the weed line all day.

Walleyes may also be on the weed line all day!

If the lake has no thermocline do not be afraid to check as deep as 50 feet that late in the fall.

Lindy rigs with 6" + sized pike suckers, redtails, or creek chubs will take both walleyes and pike.

Jigs will also work with these baits.

Cliff