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Walleye Fishing At Long Lake
By: Eric Magnuson
A few inside tips that can
make you more successful
your next time out.
Nestled in the Spokane
River in Washington state,
Long Lake is a favorite
destination for anglers
seeking productive fishing
and multiple species.
While the lake is well
known for bass fishing,
and recreating, it has
earned a reputation as an
excellent spot for walleye
fishing. Whether you're
a seasoned Angler or a
novice hoping to reel in a
trophy catch, Long Lake
offers opportunities to
hook a variety of quality
fish, with now the walleye
becoming the star of the
show. Throughout this
article, we will explore a few
techniques you may want
to know to catch walleye on
Long Lake and some of my
favorite spots to cast a line.
THE ALLURE OF
LONG LAKE
Long Lake, also known
as Lake Spokane, spans
roughly 24 miles and
allows a ton of fishing
opportunities. The lake
is a man-made reservoir
created by the Nine Mile
Dam, and Long Lake Dam.
With the lake being so
close to Spokane, it attracts
a lot of recreation boaters,
swimmers, jet skiers, and
kayakers. Lots of bass
tournaments are held there,
and plenty of trout are
planted for family-catching
fun. Don't be surprised if
you come across a pike,
as at one point in time
they were quite plentiful in
the system. Now with the
good population of walleye
showing up the past several
years, and so much room to
fish, it makes Long Lake a
prime fishing destination in
the region.
WALLEYE:
A COVETED CATCH
Walleye or a highly prized
fish for anglers due to their
elusive nature, sporting
challenge, and their great
taste. Their reputation as
one of the best-eating
freshwater fish definitely
adds to their appeal.
Known for their sharp
teeth and distinctive pale
greenish silver color with
dark vertical bars on their
body. Walleye are not as
aggressive as Bass, making
them a bit harder to
catch, which increases the
excitement for anglers.
Long Lake walleye have
flourished due to the
abundant amount of forage
fish like perch and so many
other minnows, great water,
and structure; including
drop-offs, rocky shorelines,
and vegetation. The walleye
population in Long Lake is
healthy, with many Anglers
