Boardman area Columbia walleyes

[DaleDor]

Thinking about a trip for ‘eyes in the mid-Columbia area.

We’re into catch and release so we don’t care how they taste.

My question is: which 3 week period of the year is traditionally the very best for ‘eyes? I assume it’s post spawn?

[ExBassGuide]

All I know about walleyes is DO NOT LIP THEM WHEN LANDING THEM :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I am starting to think about hitting Silver lake if the temps stay like they are (and just a bit of sun and WHAM).
:wave:REGOR EHT XE-SSAB EDIUG

[sbasser]

There's also something about their gill covers being sharp like razor blades. I have to admit, I see no point in C&R Walleyes. I guess the challenge of getting them to bite would be the whole thrill (?), because they don't fight very well, from my experience (incidental catches). Why not go for basses? :eek: C&R, Steve

[BuKuBass]

The biggest thrill I get from wallaye is their taste.

[Fish mojo]

Mid-July I think is best. There is a walleye tournament the weekend of July 9. Great Chance to see some nice fish and glean some info from the tournament guys. Also a good time to be on the water to see where the boats fish. Get a good river chart. There are alot of dangerous shallows mid-river there. There is a very nice RV facility right at the ramp. Bring the sunscreen! And the camera- I caught a 10lb. and a 6lb. walleye in 1 day there last year. Great smallmouth fishing too. Make sure to stop at High Desert Marine in Hermiston too. Great sporting goods store.

[bucketmouth]

DaleDor, thats a great question for some of the Walleye guides at the Sportsmans show. Guys like Alan from Fly by Night guide service or Ed Inman can really put you on to some great walleye fishing up in that area.

[DaleDor]

Isn't post-spawn in the late spring, and isn't post-spawn the best time to catch the most walleyes?

[Fish mojo]

Isn't post-spawn in the late spring, and isn't post-spawn the best time to catch the most walleyes?


From my experience, post-spawn is the hardest time to catch them. Pre-spawn which can vary by season and location tends to concentrate the fish and they can be active. Post-spawn there is usual a 3-4 week inactive state, followed by the a period of strong activty and feeding. The period I have had the best success is late June-July when water flows from runoff usually slow down and the water warms up. I've heard fall is good, but I'm either fishing salmon or haven't figured out the secrets yet.