Skaneateles Walleye fishing question...

[bulletbob]

I would like to give it a shot this year, and I know a few guys here have had good fishing for them.. Not asking for anyone's spots, rigs, techiniques, but will ask a good starting point concerning water depth if jigging/bait fishing.. Over the years I have done well on SMB , and some  really nice size panfish such as Perch, big sunnies, rock bass etc just beyond the weedline in around 20- to maybe 25 FOW in this lake during the day into  late afternoon.. Is that a reasonable starting point for walleyes here, or will they typically be in somewhat deeper water, say 30-40  feet.. I am think more along the lines of low light fishing conditions before and at dawn, and late afternoon into the evening.. Any thoughts would be welcomed... bob

[idn713]

On 7/22/2025 at 1:08 PM, bulletbob said:

I would like to give it a shot this year, and I know a few guys here have had good fishing for them.. Not asking for anyone's spots, rigs, techiniques, but will ask a good starting point concerning water depth if jigging/bait fishing.. Over the years I have done well on SMB , and some  really nice size panfish such as Perch, big sunnies, rock bass etc just beyond the weedline in around 20- to maybe 25 FOW in this lake during the day into  late afternoon.. Is that a reasonable starting point for walleyes here, or will they typically be in somewhat deeper water, say 30-40  feet.. I am think more along the lines of low light fishing conditions before and at dawn, and late afternoon into the evening.. Any thoughts would be welcomed... bob

Hey there, did you get any information? I was looking for information as well, as I will be down there in mid-August. I figured since they are invasive there that people would be a little bit more open with the walleye information and not gatekeep quite as bad. If you aren't comfortable sharing publicly, feel free to PM me!

[bulletbob]

no information was  volunteered thus far... I would just like to have a better understanding of water depth starting points, not spots, techniques, lures, but I think the guys doing well with them are being quiet which I can understand.. I'll post here when/if  I get on them... bob