Muskies show up in predictable spots in October, where they feed heavily until the lakes freeze up. The reason is simple: it’s the best time to catch a monster! Muskies are probably the one fish species that actually attracts more anglers late in the fall than during the summer. The joy of fishing in Sunset Country is apparent on this young angler's face! MuskIE My best pick for a monster walleye is Rainy Lake, specifically in the north arm. Guides and camp owners can give you some direction on where to find fall walleyes on many lakes across the region. This happens in October, and these will be the chunkiest walleyes you will see all year. These locations will attract shiners, which the walleye follow. The sleeper spots in fall are channels and neck-down areas with current. The best fishing spots will have plenty of bait around. I like to look for walleyes on the main lake structures like humps and points, much like in the summer, but look slightly deeper and look for baitfish on your electronics around these spots. Most of these baitfish move shallower in the fall than where they are found during the warmer summer months, so walleyes exploit them. When it comes to catching a big walleye in the fall, like most other species, they are focused on eating larger baitfish like shiners, cisco, or smelt. The fishing is great all summer long no doubt, but for anglers looking to catch a big, fat trophy walleye, fall is prime time. More people visit Northwest Ontario to catch walleye than any other species over the course of the open water season, but most visit us during the warmer summer months. The author with a nice fall walleye! Walleye
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