Northwest Fishing Magazine April 2025 Volume 4 Issue 6 - Flipbook - Page 11
regularly reporting good
catches, making for a
perfect habitat for these
predatory fish.
Walleye fishing at Long
Lake typically peaks in
the warmer months, from
Spring to late fall. However,
most anglers are drawn to
the lake in the spring and
summer when walleye are
actively feeding and more
of the lake is accessible
as the water is low in the
winter.
THE BEST TIME
TO CATCH WALLEYE
The best time to fish for
walleye on Long Lake
largely depends on their
feeding habits and the
season. Walleye are known
to be nocturnal, meaning
they are most active during
dawn and dusk, when the
water cools and the light
levels are lower. This makes
the early morning and
evening hours prime times
to catch walleye. These fish
of course will bite during
the heat of the mid-day
during warmer months,
but I tend to find my best
fish during the cooler
months at night. In terms of
seasons, spring and fall are
often regarded to be the
best times for Long Lake
walleye.
