Fall walleyes often feed shallow all day, especially in stained water. In clearer water, days with cloud cover or wind that creates a chop are best. (Phgoto by Dr. Jason A. Helfen)
Autumn is a time of abundance for walleye anglers. As the leaves fall from the trees, cooling water temperatures trigger predictable seasonal movements of walleyes as they follow their preferred baitfish varieties. This is a time when smaller baitfish like shiners and perch move toward shallow structure to feed up for the winter. Like all predators, walleyes are never far from their prey, and the savvy angler can intercept these heavy-bodied fall fish in shallow...