Fishing for Walleye: A Complete Guide to Tactics and Gear to Catch Walleye in Rivers, Lakes, and Reservoirs
About this ebook
From stained rivers in the Midwest to deep northern reservoirs, Fishing for Walleye is your complete guide to finding, fooling, and landing one of North America’s most elusive game fish. This field-tested playbook covers every scenario—from spring transitions to ice-out, trolling flats to jigging deep structure—with proven techniques for lakes, rivers, and tailwaters alike.
Inside, you’ll learn:
- How to read structure, current seams, and bottom transitions
- When to switch between jigs, crankbaits, spinners, and live bait
- Walleye light sensitivity, UV visibility, and scent-trigger behavior
- Boat and shore tactics for changing seasons and water conditions
- Drift, troll, and vertical presentation styles that get results
- Tips from The Real Rod and rig diagrams you can use instantly
Whether you’re chasing a limit on your local reservoir or tracking trophy ‘eyes on a multi-day trip, this guide gives you the edge. Includes detailed species behavior, seasonal breakdowns, and all-new appendices covering knots, hooks, and troubleshooting.
About the author
Colin Chenard is the author of the Fishing Fix series, a 20-book collection dedicated to making every angler more confident and successful on the water. With a background in practical outdoor skills and a lifelong passion for fishing across lakes, rivers, and coastlines, he writes clear, no-nonsense guides designed for real fishermen.
Each book in the series blends hands-on instruction with in-depth species knowledge, covering everything from panfish and catfish to salmon, trout, and halibut. Colin’s style avoids the fluff and focuses on what actually works — proven techniques, smart gear choices, and field-tested strategies anglers can trust.
When he isn’t writing or researching, Colin spends his time on the water refining new tactics and teaching others how to fish with confidence. His goal is simple: to make fishing accessible, rewarding, and fun for everyone, whether you’re casting for your first crappie or chasing a trophy salmon offshore.
