Mark Twain

[trouthunter777]

what would be the best time to fish mark twain for walleye, and what techniqes, what to look for on the lake that holds the fish. i have been wanting to catch a few at marktwain but never had success because of lack of tackle for this species. now that i am geard up im ready to go at them agian. "never have cought a walleye in my life"

[Cody Smith]

what would be the best time to fish mark twain for walleye, and what techniqes, what to look for on the lake that holds the fish. i have been wanting to catch a few at marktwain but never had success because of lack of tackle for this species. now that i am geard up im ready to go at them agian. "never have cought a walleye in my life"

I am not familiar with Mark Twain, however I am o` so familiar with catching "eyes". My rule of thumb along with most of the walleye greats, is keep it simple... The first thing you want to do when pursuing a new species is overcomplicate things. Like I stated before I'm not familiar with mark twain, however I would say if you have a fair to moderate population of eye's swimming around, right now they should be well past post spawn and feeding aggresively. Walleyes like wood, deep cover and hard bottoms. Try weed or timber lines on main and minor channel swings in medium depths for the reservoir or lake your fishing. KEEP IT SIMPLE, one of the most deadly ways to produce eyes is on a 1/16 or 1/8 oz jig head fished methodically on the bottom. Cast and drag your offering across structure and make sure your using a 6 1/2 - 9 foot rod with a medium backbone and a light tip. Water temps under 55 degrees Large Golden Shiner's or Black Salty Inshore minnows are best, Above 55 Degrees, Crawlers and Leeches can't be beat. As far as artificial's go, x-wraps and medium running stick baits should be fished in low -light periods on a moderate retrieve~

Good Luck and Let us know how it goes~

Cody S. Smith

Greers Ferry and The Little Red River

[Thom]

I am guessing that you are from around the st louis area asking about Mark Twain. If so your best bet for walleye or sauger which is nearly the same fish is at the dams below clarksville or winfield. Also the low water dam at the 270 access near granite city or at alton dam on the Illinois side of the river. All good Walleye or Sauger spots.

The info given by Cody in the prevous post still applies. At most of those spots mentioned especially Clarksville dam you will see 4 or 5 boats just off the channel below the dam catching fish all summer long but it is best when they are running in the spring. there is a paid launch at Clarksville at the river front park. You can catch some off the rocks at the park but the best spot is just off the channel where the stream comes in on the Illinois side.

[trouthunter777]

yes i live in st.louis area. thanks for the tips and help from both post. i have a pretty good game plan when i head up there this weekend."marked key areas on topo map"

"Thom" im gussing i should stick to the heavy sized jigs and pop them off the bottom or drag for the river? also have you ever fished near a place called chatauqua? my buddy owns a cottage there and wondering if this is worth trying or not , a small spring comes out of the harbor creating some mixed current looking good for holding fish.