Ups and Downs of Walleye Fishing on the River

Ups and downs could be referring to the type of fishing being done, jigging in other words. In order to do that you have to get your boat in the water first. Doing this and getting it out can be a downer though. Depending on where you launch.

Here's a video of a great outing on the river, catching fish and having a great time.


There are many reports of limit catches and big fish all over the area.
Even a blind squirrel can find a nut at times. When that squirrel out fishes the guide twice in a row that's a pattern.
Those are some hogs from this family outing.

Then there are the downs of fishing the river and although launching can be troublesome it's just a matter of time getting on the water. People can't back their trailers up easily, or once they get the boat in they dilly dally in getting the boat out of the way for others to use. The biggest problem is returning from fishing because if there's a lineup you have to wait your turn while fighting a 4-5 knot current instead of waiting in your vehicle. When there are 20 to 30 boats in front of you, and the line cutters that shall remain nameless, it can take over an hour to get out. The big lineup occurs just after dusk, a traditional time for walleyes to stop biting on jigs, everyone has the same urge to get back home. So choose your ramp carefully before you launch.
Here's a link to the Downriver Walleye Federation website with a map of some of the launches. http://www.dwfonline.org/images/River%20Map.gif
There's also a lot of other info to be gleaned here about walleye fishing Downriver. This is a group that can put you on fish, let you know how to catch them and get in or out of the river safely and efficiently.

Get Outdoors Downriver.