Oneida Res.

[CoyoteSpinner]

I'm a newbie to Walleye, so I should shut up, but - ha - like that's gonna happen. [blush]

I think part of the deal is "our" state down S. doesn't bother to stock Walleye hardly nowhere. (I don't know for certain, but I find Troutses, and Catfishes and not really mucy more stocked. The occasional Koke minis and Wiper fry, but our Walleye/Bass fisheries seem to be left to their own. Much like about ALL panfish. )

Now I might be - but doesn't the Oneida river/res eventually lead into the Bear? I know our Bear Walleye are treasured by some of these guys, and can't say I blame them. Seems years back things were pretty prolific, and times they are a changing.

Any clues what makes it tuff for the Walleye to get the magic to happen? Maybe more candles, some romantic music, lights . . . glitter dresses, glitter lures - yeah babye!

I will say I've heard logical arguments from such as TubeDude talking up Utah Lake or Willard Walleye populations as not having much to any concern from spring hunts. But depends on the water, the conditions, the year . . .so may factors.
But by the same token you have seasonal restrictions on spawning areas, and it's a delicate time for most any species. Though it also coincides with predictable times for finding and catching the very same fish.

But bottom end - regs is regs. Personal choice, is - well - that. Hey - go get the lead out! [pirate]