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Title: Walleye spawning?
Post by: delta9 on Apr 05, 2014, 04:24 PM

Quick question, will stocked walleye spawn in a man made lake successfully?

Title: Re: Walleye spawning?
Post by: OTIS on Jun 10, 2014, 08:32 PM

They do in NY.

Title: Re: Walleye spawning?
Post by: ClearCreek on Jun 18, 2014, 09:28 PM

Quote from: delta9 on Apr 05, 2014, 04:24 PM

Quick question, will stocked walleye spawn in a man made lake successfully?

It will depend on the type of bottom substrate in the lake.  If you have shallow areas with gravel/cobble then there is a good chance they will try.  Success will depend on the environmental factors encountered post spawn.

ClearCreek

Title: Re: Walleye spawning?
Post by: octanehi5 on Apr 04, 2015, 07:03 AM

The PH of the water has a lot to do with it to be successful, Walleye always go through their spawning mode, its up to the differant conditions if they hatch

Title: Re: Walleye spawning?
Post by: sisabdulax on Mar 21, 2018, 09:37 AM

So I understand walleye spawn in shallow water. What is considered shallow water? If you have a lake with avg depth of say 20'? Thanks in advance.

Mike

Title: Re: Walleye spawning?
Post by: taxid on Mar 21, 2018, 12:03 PM

They will spawn in sand and gravel on a windswept shoreline that keeps the eggs oxygenated.

Title: Re: Walleye spawning?
Post by: sisabdulax on Mar 21, 2018, 01:28 PM

So is depth irrelevant?

Title: Re: Walleye spawning?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Mar 21, 2018, 01:34 PM

The walleye around here spawn mostly in the creeks coming into the reservoirs. They're only 6 foot deep in deepest spots.

Title: Re: Walleye spawning?
Post by: sisabdulax on Mar 21, 2018, 01:42 PM

Quote from: fishin4eyes on Mar 21, 2018, 01:34 PM

The walleye around here spawn mostly in the creeks coming into the reservoirs. They're only 6 foot deep in deepest spots.

Good to know. Our inlet is more muddy but I know of some flats nearby as well as some shallow shoals and bays. Will have to check them out.

Thanks Mike

Title: Re: Walleye spawning?
Post by: fishin4eyes on Mar 21, 2018, 02:29 PM

Fish the creeks as soon as the season opens a lot times the fish are still there for a few weeks