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Walleye (Pickerel) Fishing Tips

The walleye (Pickerel) is the most sought after fish in Temagami and Marten River area lakes. Why? Because they're fun to catch and great to eat! Its thick, white fillets, nice shape and coloring, and elusive nature make it the ultimate prize among Temagami and Marten River anglers. In a typical year, more than 8 million walleye are caught in Ontario. The average size of our walleye is a couple of pounds however 4 - 5 pounders are available almost anywhere you wet a line. Some water bodies consistently yield trophies over 10 pounds and a few lakes even produce the occasional monster nearing 20 pounds! The walleye (Pickerel) is named for its pearlescent eye, which is caused by a reflective layer of pigment, called the tapetum lucidum, that helps it see and feed at night or in murky water. Arguably the tastiest freshwater fish in North America; fresh golden walleye filets go hand-in-hand with an Ontario fishing experience.

Walleyes (Pickerel) spawn around mid-May depending on when the ice leaves the lakes. They usually spawn in moving water (rapids or below falls) on mixed sand or gravel bottoms, often at night. Slow moving jigs with live bait work best, but a slow crank bait will catch a walleye or two also. Please release spawning females!

After the spawn, generally the smaller males recover first. Focus on rocky, gravel shorelines and shallow points first, then deeper points and main lake reefs as the summer progresses. Jigs, live bait, and diving crank baits are productive now.

Don't overlook deep weeds for summer walleyes, as they provide the shade and cooler temperatures they like. Try cranking a shad rap along the edge of some deep weeds. Low light times are usually best for summer walleyes.

As summer rolls into fall, the walleyes will concentrate on deep points and areas related to current (not necessarily rapids), such as narrows between lakes. Try bigger minnow type baits or jig live bait around these areas in the late evening or at night. Later into fall, walleyes can scatter a bit and a more mobile approach can be effective.

From the pristine wilderness waters of northern Ontario to reservoirs in the south or even the Great Lakes - good walleye fishing is just around the corner.

Ontario Walleye Record 22.25 lbs.

Ridgewood Cottage Resort on Angus Lake has it's share of walleye, early morning and mid to late evening, people who love to fishwalleye are out on the lake.

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Pickerel Fishing - Learn The Facts That Can Help You Catch The Trophies

By Robert Benjamin

There are many different types of fish which fishermen exclusively target in their fishing endeavors. Some fishermen have a few different favorites that they look for while on the body of water, whereas others have one distinct fish that they hope to catch each time they reel in their lines.

One such fish which is a bit unique but draws a large fan base is the chain pickerel. The chain pickerel is an Atlantic coast freshwater fish which is found in a variety of bodies of water such as streams, lakes, ponds and rivers. There are many interesting factors surrounding the chain pickerel and by learning more about this fish, fishermen may make it that much more likely that one of these beauties will be on the end of their line.

As stated above, this member of the Pike family is found in various freshwater areas along the Atlantic coast. They tend to stay in areas that provide cover for them as it enables them to surprise their food targets in an efficient and speedy manner. Their main food conquests consist of insects, crayfish, small fish, frogs and newts. Every once and a while the chain pickerel will even land a mouse or two that happens into their water territory.

The chain pickerel is the smallest fish in the Pike family. They are slender in width and can reach about 3 feet as adults. As for their weight, the average size of an adult chain pickerel is about 7 lbs. or more.

One of the reasons why these fish are highly sought after by many fishermen is due to their year-round availability. Whether it is winter or summer, these adaptable fish are visible to fishermen throughout cold and warm temperatures. Chain pickerel are also attracted to a variety of live bait and lures but some of the favorites are minnows, streamer flies and spinners. For those who wish to increase their chances of catching chain pickerel, a steel leader should do the trick.

Chain pickerel is a type of fish which is readily available in freshwater bodies along the Atlantic coast. If one is looking to catch a fish that can be caught during all four seasons, then the chain pickerel might just be the perfect one to look for when planning that fishing trip.

There is a website that has great information on most species of freshwater fish. It has details that pertain to each species of fish such as habitat, spawning, eating habits, the best lures and baits and more, the website is called: Fishing Stringer, and can be found at this url: http://www.fishingstringer.com/

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