Waiting on Walleyes - Time or Water?

[Hayduke-2-O]

How early is too early to begin pursuing walleye below powersite? There are stories of "oldtimers" from "back in the day" who would begin as early as mid-december. I also understand that the water below powersite is very low... but is that the only thing we're waiting on?

[Wayne SW/MO]

I don't know that there is a "time". Most start in earnest a little later, but right now there is very little water.

[Mark Twain]

I don't know that there is a "time". Most start in earnest a little later, but right now there is very little water.

That's what I figure. Some years you can really fill the boat starting in January, but my guess is water level and temperature has more to do with fish being below the dam than calendar. As low as it is now you're best bet is probably down around Beaver Creek.