Author Topic: Top Walleye Lakes/Destinations (Read 9388 times)

grizzlyhackle · « **on:** Oct 07, 2014, 03:04 PM »

What is everyone's opinion on the best lakes or water systems in North America/Canada to have a chance at giant walleye (28+)? Right now Winny is on top of my list, I was just looking for some other ideas/opinions. Thanks!

52isntbigenough · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 07, 2014, 04:25 PM »

Not in specific order, staying in the US.......

Erie
Little Bay Du Noc
Sturgeon Bay
Leech Lake
Vermillion
Winnebago

ZodiacWI · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 07, 2014, 07:48 PM »

Winnebago, I like Asylum Bay (north or south) for perch, and just east of the shove for walleyes.

grizzlyhackle · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 08, 2014, 10:45 AM »

Erie was on my list too...may need to take a closer look a Winnebago. Thanks for the replies dudes

52isntbigenough · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 08, 2014, 11:22 AM »

You'll catch a bunch of fish in Winnebago, but huge ones are somewhat of a rarity. It's a numbers deal with no size limit.

spam · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 10, 2014, 08:57 AM »

more times then not winnebago is a mean girl and u dont get huge numbers of walleye in the winter!

appleye · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 10, 2014, 05:00 PM »

Ft. Peck, MT, Lake Tobin, SK, Green Bay, WI, Seminoe, WY

doublehaul · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 12, 2014, 06:02 PM »

Seminoe?

appleye · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 12, 2014, 06:28 PM »

Lots of giant walleyes that no one fishes for! I've personally caught 8 over 11lbs from there and I only make it down once or twice a year.

greenbackhunter · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 19, 2014, 08:54 AM »

Lake Winnipeg in march. Just look on the cover of this years In fisherman ice guide.....

grizzlyhackle · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 19, 2014, 09:28 AM »

Quote from: greenbackhunter on Oct 19, 2014, 08:54 AM

Lake Winnipeg in march. Just look on the cover of this years In fisherman ice guide.....

Winny is on the top of my list brother!

I've got Ft. Peck high on my hit list now - giants in there that not many people fish. Of all the times i've been up to the promise land, I have only brought my fly rod and not ice fishing gear. That's gonna change sooN!

coldazice · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 01, 2015, 08:27 PM »

Tobin lake, sk . Last mountain lake, sk. Lake Winnipeg, mb. These three produce walleye often in the 10+ range. I've had days on tobin where fish under 26" were rare and the girth fish have out of that lake make fish from other lakes look Ill . The red river by Selkirk mb is also extremely good.

delawareriver · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 06, 2015, 08:26 AM »

Lake erie for sure. Don't know anywhere else that you have a real opportunity to catch a limit of 8-15lb walleye every day you go out

MyNameIsMud · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 09, 2015, 06:15 AM »

Bay of Quinte is known for big walleye as well.

Chute82 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 13, 2015, 01:50 PM »

The Western part of Lake Erie is pretty tough to beat.

bigredonice · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 13, 2015, 01:53 PM »

In the east:

Bay of Quinte
Western/Central Lake Erie

Central/West:

Lost Mountain Lake
Tobin Lake
Red River

West:
Ft Peck

carcus1 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 14, 2015, 05:52 AM »

Can't imagine any lake being as good as Lake Winnipeg, but thats the only one I fish, and so far this year its producing hawgs, every time, several fish in the 28-30" size, or translated 8-12lbs, if it wasn't such a PITA to post pics on this site I would post a few from this season

bigredonice · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 14, 2015, 07:37 AM »

Quote from: carcus1 on Jan 14, 2015, 05:52 AM

Can't imagine any lake being as good as Lake Winnipeg, but thats the only one I fish, and so far this year its producing hawgs, every time, several fish in the 28-30" size, or translated 8-12lbs, if it wasn't such a PITA to post pics on this site I would post a few from this season

Its super easy! upload your photos to IMGUR.com, then use the [img] tags and link them here...lets see some hogs!

grizzlyhackle · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 14, 2015, 07:50 AM »

Quote from: carcus1 on Jan 14, 2015, 05:52 AM

Can't imagine any lake being as good as Lake Winnipeg, but thats the only one I fish, and so far this year its producing hawgs, every time, several fish in the 28-30" size, or translated 8-12lbs, if it wasn't such a PITA to post pics on this site I would post a few from this season

I would love to see some pics of thos giants! Winnipeg is definitely on the top of my list - I wish I had enough funds and vacation to swing the trip this March. Do you have any recommendations on places to stay? Do you feel like a guide is needed/required or would a guy be able to get on fish without one?

Chute82 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 14, 2015, 12:59 PM »

Quote from: carcus1 on Jan 14, 2015, 05:52 AM

Can't imagine any lake being as good as Lake Winnipeg, but thats the only one I fish, and so far this year its producing hawgs, every time, several fish in the 28-30" size, or translated 8-12lbs, if it wasn't such a PITA to post pics on this site I would post a few from this season

Would love to see some pictures...

greenbackhunter · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 20, 2015, 05:24 AM »

Quote from: grizzlyhackle on Jan 14, 2015, 07:50 AM

I would love to see some pics of thos giants! Winnipeg is definitely on the top of my list - I wish I had enough funds and vacation to swing the trip this March. Do you have any recommendations on places to stay? Do you feel like a guide is needed/required or would a guy be able to get on fish without one?

The casino is booked solid a year in advance for feb/march. A new hotel has opened on the edge of Selkirk that allows you to go either east or west side. It can be done without a guide. Pretty featureless basin, just have to move to the fish. Guides are tough to get those two months, but message me if you want to go that route.. There are several I can pass on to you.

Hump4cy · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 22, 2015, 08:28 PM »

Tobin sounds to me as a top spot. I would like for someone to share some advice and tips about Tobin.

northernnyice · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 02, 2015, 03:57 PM »

st lawrence river is in its golden age right now for walleyes. So many 8-12 pound fish. I expect to get one atleast 7 or 8 everytime I go. 10 pounds use to be the benchmark, thast nothing now. 12-13 is the benchmark now with guys getting 14's and 15's now and then lol.

Drift Dodger · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 12:41 PM »

Quote from: Chute82 on Jan 14, 2015, 12:59 PM

Would love to see some pictures...

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Mac Attack · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 01:17 PM »

Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario & Lake Erie

08megacab · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 01:47 PM »

lol about the 630 mark ( I have tattoo's on my fingers) ouch but very funny.

Quote from: delawareriver on Jan 06, 2015, 08:26 AM

Lake erie for sure. Don't know anywhere else that you have a real opportunity to catch a limit of 8-15lb walleye every day you go out

Snyder61 · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 08:08 PM »

Lake erie is by far the best walleye fishery in the world. Where else can you go and catch 50 fish in a day and average 8lb fish

eyesnatcher · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 01, 2015, 09:10 PM »

My top 2 places are Erie and Little Bay de Noc. Both places you can slam big walleye year round and get numbers as well. After that Oahe, LOTW, Rainey, Winnebago are hard to beat. There really are a lot of great waters though. You can't really go wrong with any of them. I am biased toward the Great Lakes. When you think of walleye fishing, Erie and Michigan set the bar. Have fished both this winter and my smallest fish so far has been 23 inches with the biggest being 13.93 pounds.

adipose · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 10, 2015, 03:36 PM »

can a person eat a fish out of lk. Erie or are they glowing with toxins

P Meyette · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 10, 2015, 08:10 PM »

saginaw bay is also very good

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Author Topic: Top Walleye Lakes/Destinations (Read 9388 times)

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