Warm Winter Walleye

[moonrod]

I'm wondering how this warm winter we've been experiencing here in the northeast (NJ) will affect spring walleye spawning routines. Any pro's out there with good advice?

moonrod

[moonrod]

I can't believe there is not one individual interested in responding to my question. The last time I posted a different question regarding travelling/feeding habits of walleye, there was not one response there either.

Are my questrions to difficult? or not exciting enough? Sheesh. C'mon guys.

Moonrod

[eyeslayin]

Oddly enough I was just talking about this with a friend earlier today at work. I'm not sure what'll happen this spring, but it could be interesting. May have an early spawn.

[law651]

not alot of people on her yet. Wait a couple weeks yet and tons of fisherman will start to get the itch than the board will be full.
By the way I wonder the same thing. Usually a early spawn is not good for walleyes. The spawn will not be ready when the temps hit the correct temp. And if the fish lay eggs. They may not hatch with the early up and down temp changes.

[moonrod]

Thanks for your thoughts. Keep them coming. This year will be only my second year of walleye fishing and there's lots to learn!
Thanks for your inputs.
Moon

[ManitouBass]

Originally Posted by moonrod

I'm wondering how this warm winter we've been experiencing here in the northeast (NJ) will affect spring walleye spawning routines. Any pro's out there with good advice?

moonrod

IMO, its not necessarily a bad thing. But it's touch and go on the temp.

If the walleye spawn early, thats better IMO then spawning late.

But it changes every year. All you can do is wait and see.

If the water is unseasonably warm, there will be alot more forage available as well. Thats just one piece of the puzzle.

You gotta factor in everything.

I'd be more concerned with the water level, thats the most important thing IMO

[Pikeslayer8]

Originally Posted by moonrod

I'm wondering how this warm winter we've been experiencing here in the northeast (NJ) will affect spring walleye spawning routines. Any pro's out there with good advice?

moonrod

Problem with your question Moondog is that you got a guy from Minnesota and a guy from Wisconsin and me from Colorado tellin you about spring walleye spawn in NE. New Jersey. I don't know about them guys, but I didn't even know New Jersey had walleyes.


Maybe Snooki knows.

[moonrod]

Yep, Pikeslayer8 there are walleye in NJ, even a couple in neighboring Pa!

Originally Posted by ManitouBass

I'd be more concerned with the water level, thats the most important thing IMO

Why is water level critical...not including floods?

[fishincrazy]

Originally Posted by moonrod

Yep, Pikeslayer8 there are walleye in NJ, even a couple in neighboring Pa!


Why is water level critical...not including floods?

Water level is critical especially in the river,you will find wintering walleyes concentrated in large eddy's in the system.The water level has a direct effect on the locations of these eddy's and how the fish respond to them.What I mean is when the river is high the eddy spreads out and makes the area larger thus making for a larger area for the fish to spread out.

The temperature question you asked in your original post can be delt with by knowing the ideal spawn temp.I don't know what this is in the river.I know guy's who do.When the river temp is at this temp the bite will be off the hook then shortly after you won't be able to buy an eye unless you hunt long and hard for them.

Google Chris Gatley he will have all of the answers in regards to the Delaware river.

Next time PM me I'll tell you everything I know about the Mighty D!!

FC