Open water walleye?

[CGonthewater]

Hey everyone,

 

 Wanted to get some 2 cents on walleye fishing the big O south shore. Has anyone ever had luck specifically targeting walleye either on deep structure or open water trolling? I fish out of Braddock's a lot for lakers and browns. Got to thinking one day, walleye's must be out there. Obviously, nothing close to ERIE numbers but would be curious to see if we could put a couple in the boat if we spent enough time trying. What does everyone think?

[lrg355]

I occasionally pick one up while fishing for browns in Apr and May but it is only one or two per season.  I would think you would be much better off fishing the bays and estuaries for walleye.

[CGonthewater]

Thanks for responding! I agree. 

[Kevin J Legg]

I use to catch them in May at night  at Oswego in along with browns. Haven’t tried it there in a while. Trolled in 6-20 fow with jointed rebels on long lines or casting them.

[FishingFool34]

If you want walleyes your best bet is Henderson Harbor, Black River Bay area. I caught 2 in the entirety of last year in Mexico, one in the spring fishing browns and one in the fall fishing for staging kings.